New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) walks on the field during the fourth quarter an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
If the New York Jets weren’t a circus at the start of the 2023 season with their introduction to HBO’s “Hard Knocks” then they certainly are now.
Following the team’s 13-8 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon that saw starting quarterback Tim Boyle benched for Trevor Siemian, head coach Robert Saleh has been reluctant to name a starting quarterback for the following week’s contest against the Houston Texans.
It might not be the only reluctant decision made within the halls of 1 Jets Drive.
The Athletic reported Monday afternoon that the Jets were considering moving Zach Wilson back to starting quarterback after benching him in Week 11 due to poor offensive performances. Wilson, as reported by both Dianna Russini and Zack Rosenblatt, was reluctant to retake the field citing health concerns and the team’s 4-8 standing on the season.
“The team is leaning toward turning back to Zach Wilson to start but he is hesitant to step back into the role,” The Athletic reported based on team sources.
When speaking to reporters later in the afternoon, Saleh made it clear that Wilson had visited his office earlier and said “If he was reluctant to play, he wouldn’t be here…the young man wants the ball.”
New York’s head coach later said on the Michael Kay show that Wilson could have had some reluctance to play and told that to other players on the team, but it was not a message that was given to the coaching staff. Russini later reported that several players and team personnel had received word of Wilson’s reluctance, but Aaron Rodgers talked the quarterback into changing his mind.
In case anyone is getting confused with the timeline of events on Monday, you can look at this helpful list below:
- Wilson is considered…
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