New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson looks to pass during the first half against the Cleveland Browns in the Hall of Fame NFL football preseason game Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
FLORHAM PARK — For better or worse, the 2023 season for the New York Jets hinges on the performances of Nathaniel Hackett and Zach Wilson.
Quite the difference from what the expectation was just a week ago.
With the injury to Aaron Rodgers, New York now turns to the adjustments made by their offensive coordinator and backup quarterback to help save their season. Luckily for them, they have an experienced offensive coordinator leading the charge.
“You always have a plan, every quarterback is different. Every quarterback likes certain things. So we wanted to switch to those to make sure that he was in a good comfort level and able to make some plays which he did, especially there at the end,” Hackett told reporters Thursday.
Hackett’s relationship with Rodgers was a big reason for the Hall-of-Famer’s choice to become a member of the Jets. Now, the goals both had going into a new season together have been squashed.
Although it doesn’t mean the 40-year-old quarterback will be done with the game.
“Whenever Aaron (Rodgers) has his mind set on something, good luck for anyone that wants to change his mind,” stated the former Packer’s offensive coordinator.
Whether or not the team was prepared for it, they have to prepare for Wilson being the starting quarterback for the next 16 games, and potentially more. Over the last two seasons, Wilson has been one of the worst quarterbacks in almost every statistical category.
His offseason “reset” may have lasted just one game, but the Jets see a changed quarterback and one that they believe can win them football games throughout the year. It also helps that his 14/21 passing performance that led to a Monday night win showed that he has improved in overall footwork and (for…
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