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Following two depressing weeks of experimenting with clearly unqualified journeyman Tim Boyle, the New York Jets determined to revert to Zach Wilson as their beginning quarterback.
Talking to the media this week forward of his return to the sphere, Wilson mentioned how he’s going to method these last few video games in another way, indicating that he’s going to have extra enjoyable than ever earlier than.
“I’m going to have extra enjoyable than I’ve ever had, in an expert approach,” Wilson stated throughout a press convention on Wednesday.
“I believe any alternative that you simply get on this League is an effective one. I believe greater than something, the love and care I’ve for these guys, particularly this yr…. For some motive, it has been difficult, I believe everybody has felt that, however I’m extraordinarily excited to get again on the sphere with these guys.”
Wilson additionally addressed experiences from The Athletic that he was “reluctant” to return to the beginning lineup and doubled down on his denial.
“I’ve by no means as soon as stated that to anyone on this locker room, that I wouldn’t wish to play,” he stated.
Wilson will now be the Jets’ starter for his or her upcoming Week 14 dwelling recreation in opposition to the Houston Texans and presumably for the remainder of the season.
Naturally, given the erratic nature of Wilson’s play and the way he’s been dealt with by the teaching workers, Jets followers are nervous about the kind of efficiency that the third-year QB would possibly put forth on Sunday.
Along with the Houston Texans, the Jets even have the Miami Dolphins, Washington Commanders, Cleveland Browns, and New England Patriots remaining on their schedule.
Even when Wilson does carry out properly in these last few video games, it’s tough to think about him nonetheless being Aaron Rodgers’ backup subsequent season given the entire baggage he and the franchise now have.
