The Zach Wilson era of New York Jets football is all but over.
It is no secret that New York needs an improvement at backup quarterback after three seasons of subpar quarterback play and the return of veteran Aaron Rodgers.
With Wilson’s fifth-year option bound to be declined, the former second-overall pick is a likely candidate to be traded. The setting that would be best for Wilson’s recovery, should he be traded, was disclosed by Hall of Fame quarterback and fellow BYU graduate Steve Young.
While expressing optimism about the passer, Young emphasised the significance of his next team on:
The Adam Schefter Podcast.
“To me, the place he needs to be is in L.A.,” Young said. “Go with Sean McVay, follow [Matthew] Stafford, and just sit there and watch the magic and see if you can pick it up. If you can, then you can be one of the best because you have the talent for it. But he has to get to one of those spots.”
Wilson went from being an unknown college quarterback to being among the top few picks in the 2021 NFL Draft thanks to his arm talent and ability to win out of structure. However, struggles to make enough of the routine plays in structure eroded his playmaking ability and consistently set the Jets’ offense behind the sticks.
His supporting cast hasn’t been much help. Even though running back Breece Hall and receiver Garrett Wilson produce explosive plays, New York’s problems were made worse by an ineffective group of pass catchers and a subpar offensive line.
Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett failed to put the Jets in position to win, and Wilson floundered without the assistance that young quarterbacks need. In almost every way, the Rams’ atmosphere is more welcoming than anything New York could provide.
One of the best coaches in the league is McVay, and the fact that he keeps adding to his staff, is a sign of his exceptional staff-building abilities. The Los Angeles running game and offensive line outperformed the Jets by a significant margin, and Stafford’s life was made easier by the likes of Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua.