To say Zach Wilson had a tough 2022 season would be an understatement. The Jets seemed to be on the precipice of playoff contention for a while as a legitimate power in the AFC. But, thanks to instability and consistent inconsistency from quarterbacks like Wilson — who was benched not once but twice toward the end of the year — New York ultimately fell short of playing meaningful games in January.
With Wilson’s future in doubt and the Jets likened to pursue any number of veteran quarterbacks that could elevate their talented roster (with receivers like Garrett Wilson) to playoff contention, the offseason ahead will certainly be a fascinating one in New York.
As the Jets wrapped up the regular year on Monday in the team’s facility, Wilson was asked what he thought of a potential veteran QB addition challenging for “his” job. His response was nothing short of weird and, quite frankly, a little unsettling when you consider he was talking about a possible future coworker:
How will Zach Wilson react if the Jets sign a veteran quarterback?
"I'm going to make that dude's life hell in practice every day" pic.twitter.com/hy1IMJNB2a
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) January 9, 2023
You know, I’m not sure if there’s a current NFL player with less self-awareness.
By many statistical measures — including the 32nd best composite CPOE and EPA — Zach Wilson was arguably the worst starting quarterback in professional football in 2022. Just like he was arguably the worst starting quarterback in professional football in 2021. Here he is, all smiles, talking about the future and competition with a veteran QB that will likely be signed specifically to do what he couldn’t do and to replace him. Never mind the distinct possibility that Wilson might not even be on the Jets roster come 2023.
If Wilson thinks there will be a legitimate competition between himself and Established Veteran QB, well, I have a lovely timeshare opportunity to talk to him about.
NFL fans didn't take Wilson's answer about a competition remotely seriously
Lmao dude talking like he knows he’ll be on the Jets when this happens https://t.co/LOITr5UgMW
— Chris (@ChrisThiccett) January 9, 2023
Translation: we’re going to play catch every day https://t.co/bGyk3tXwYM
— ABC (@2wiezy) January 9, 2023
Just like he did to every Jets fan this season https://t.co/KJ92jQatVb
— Holden Kushner (@Holdenradio) January 9, 2023
I’d take him a little more seriously if he had shown us ANYTHING the last two seasons https://t.co/UYoIvlN6hK
— pw (@peteywengs) January 9, 2023
Rodgers and he would have very little impact on him lmao
Wouldn’t even be a blip on Rodgers’ radar https://t.co/TdefSHWsmu
— Christian Watson Stan Account (@RK_itsm) January 9, 2023
Man you dont even sound believable https://t.co/Y3rOeXKksu
— Gram Newton (@itz_amac) January 9, 2023
LOLLLLL https://t.co/l0qkKOxF80
— Nick Spano (@NSpano89) January 9, 2023
Lamar Jackson rolling into Jets camp knowing his comp is Zach Wilson. pic.twitter.com/OswofNElMX
— Valter 🧗🏽 (@BornHillsOnly) January 9, 2023
