Former New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson acquired a vote of confidence from Denver Broncos nice Peyton Manning, who seemingly pointed the finger again on the Jets when discussing Wilson’s shortcomings.
“The change of state of affairs for Zach Wilson, I feel, goes to be one,” Manning instructed Denver Sports activities in an interview Tuesday.
Zach Wilson of the New York Jets reacts through the second half towards the Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 6, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Pictures)
The Jets despatched Wilson packing this week after three disappointing seasons after the Jets drafted the previous BYU standout No. 2 general within the 2021 NFL Draft.
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After simply two seasons, the Jets moved on to four-time league MVP Aaron Rodgers, however a devastating season-ending damage to Rodgers gave Wilson yet one more likelihood. The Jets traded Wilson and a seventh-round choose on this week’s draft to the Broncos in trade for a sixth-rounder.
Corridor of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning mentioned the system in New York could be the reason for Wilson’s struggles.
“The easiest way to essentially, I feel, screw a younger quarterback up is to vary coordinators on him each single yr, and it drives me loopy,” Manning mentioned.
Head coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets interacts with Zach Wilson (2) previous to a recreation at MetLife Stadium Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Pictures)
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Wilson performed below two offensive coordinators, most just lately Nathaniel Hackett, who was introduced on final season to enhance Rodgers.
“I feel it’s an incredible chapter two for Zach,” Manning added. “He’ll get coached exhausting right here by Sean Payton and their employees, which is necessary for younger quarterbacks to be coached exhausting. He’s clearly very proficient. He wouldn’t have been drafted as excessive as he was.”
Zach Wilson of the New York Jets walks off the sphere after the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Jets at Allegiant Stadium Nov. 12, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Getty Pictures)
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Manning mentioned he reached out to Wilson this week, and he appeared optimistic about his future in Denver.
“He sounds excited to be right here, so, hopefully, it’ll be match,” Manning mentioned.
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