For Zach Wilson to step up. Not in a big way but just enough. He has been resting his arm for the last few games so we need 20% more from him now. Baby steps time
Look this is the time
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Just complete the passes he’s been missing when the opportunity presents itself.
I watched the game in full earlier this morning after having to work yesterday. Some things I noticed about the offense in general:
*When Zach misses, it seems to be behind the receiver. He did it with Uzomah and Berrios. Two throws he should’ve made. Also, the desperation pass across his body and towards midfield was just a reckless pass. Shouldn’t have done that. He needs to stop watching Mahomes so much.
With that said, Wilson was under duress too much yesterday. He was running for his life out there. That’s on the pass protection. Flacco would’ve been sacked 10 times. Luckily, Zach has escapability in the pocket. It saved some plays from total disaster. This wasn’t all Zach Wilson:
Garret Wilson’s holding penalty killed some good momentum Zach had going in drive #2. The ball was moving after a good throw by Wilson. Forced a punt. That’s on GW.
Jeff Smith had a ball bounce off his chest for a first down. It was a tight window pass right on the money from Wilson. Defender all over Smith but it should’ve been caught. That’s on Smith.
Denzel Mims pass interference penalty negated a nice throw and catch to Berrios. Again, another penalty that killed the Jets all day long. They’ve gotta clean this stuff up.
*When Zach misses, it seems to be behind the receiver. He did it with Uzomah and Berrios. Two throws he should’ve made. Also, the desperation pass across his body and towards midfield was just a reckless pass. Shouldn’t have done that. He needs to stop watching Mahomes so much.
With that said, Wilson was under duress too much yesterday. He was running for his life out there. That’s on the pass protection. Flacco would’ve been sacked 10 times. Luckily, Zach has escapability in the pocket. It saved some plays from total disaster. This wasn’t all Zach Wilson:
Garret Wilson’s holding penalty killed some good momentum Zach had going in drive #2. The ball was moving after a good throw by Wilson. Forced a punt. That’s on GW.
Jeff Smith had a ball bounce off his chest for a first down. It was a tight window pass right on the money from Wilson. Defender all over Smith but it should’ve been caught. That’s on Smith.
Denzel Mims pass interference penalty negated a nice throw and catch to Berrios. Again, another penalty that killed the Jets all day long. They’ve gotta clean this stuff up.
First thing can Zach have 3 seconds to pass? How about defense running up the middle and on Zach on his last step? Zach’s problem is he took zip off the ball from last season for WRs to catch the ball. I wasn’t happy with Zach’s late passes and lob passes or his running around . Pats next and they are going to try and hurt him again if he continues to play this way. Again Jets was supposed to have a O Line built before season and a Vet Top WR to help him grow. None of that was done so his getting better isn’t happening but regressing sure is. Nice job Jets.
And it happened right in front of Saleh and the ref
Coach was screaming about it and yet no flag
Refereeing in the NFL is terrible
Are they still part time like it’s 1957 ? It’s not like the league is strapped to afford full time refs
Ridiculous
•the NFL kept their referees as part-time employees for the 2020 NFL season and beyond. It had originally decided to make 10 referees full-time employees in May 2020 but recently backtracked on that to save money.
Save money
Blahahaha!!!!!!!!!!
These clearly should have been penalties!! If is was Brady, they would have been throwing flags all over the damn field
Exactly! I agree with this 1,000 percent! Zach doesn’t have to throw for 500 yards each game now but we need him to show he can truly lead this team. ATLEAST leave us hope that someday he can actually carry this team if need be.
He’s played more of of a stay out the way and don’t mess it up role. Complete a pass or two, here or there when absolutely needed. Other than that second half of the Steelers game, Zach has been PRETTY BASIC! They need more than that now. It just has to happen!
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Look injuries are never good but in this case this one maybe just at the right time for Zach
I don't know about Zach as our QB. I just don't know. I watched the game. he just missed too many receivers 10 -15 yds downfield. Either over their heads, behind them, in front of them, short. Throws he easily should have made. We're setting teams up with our run game and Zach can't come through with his passes.
Look I agree but I want to see it now not later...Jim Hart was this way in 67 & 68 but by the early 70;s he was very good
Hoped that changes. Zach was money in the second half of the Steelers game. We’ll see what he can do from this point on.
He was one of the most accurate QB’s in college in the short range. That is something you don’t just lose. I think he is still trying too hard. IMO if we give up on him he will be yet another player that goes to another team and suddenly is a superstar.
I don't think we should give up on him, but I feel like the current way they are handling him, it is stunting his development. Right now he just isn't passing the eye test (foot work is bad, he is jittery in the pocket, missing throws and he's too quick to break the pocket; at times he needs to slide with the protection but he just abandons and runs). This is a game of inches and Zach isn't seeing guys 2 yards open (which is open in the NFL).
He's being cautious, but seems like "too cautious" as he isn't taking the appropriate calculated risks. He's thinking too much, and not trusting what he sees (there are throws there to be made, and he is hesitating).
That being said, it's not a talent and ability issue. This is an instincts and trust issue (even his bad throws, most of them are bad foot work leading to inaccuracy, or over thinking the possible defender position and incorrectly placing the ball).
Some of this is Zach, some of this is on the coaching staff. He just doesn't look comfortable out there.
He's being cautious, but seems like "too cautious" as he isn't taking the appropriate calculated risks. He's thinking too much, and not trusting what he sees (there are throws there to be made, and he is hesitating).
That being said, it's not a talent and ability issue. This is an instincts and trust issue (even his bad throws, most of them are bad foot work leading to inaccuracy, or over thinking the possible defender position and incorrectly placing the ball).
Some of this is Zach, some of this is on the coaching staff. He just doesn't look comfortable out there.
I LOVE THIS TAKE! ACCURATE AS HELL ON EVERYTHING! Zach has to pull it together because he’s needed now! He has to step up and help this team and lead now. The oline was hurting before this but truly hurting now. Like devastatingly bad. Our top flight game changing RB is down. Zach has to get the ball to the other playmakers now through the air. Robinson and Carter will make a nice 1-2 punch but Zach has to do more now.
I'm not saying we should give up on him. I just think he needs a really good QB Coach. Someone to work with him, give him confidence and a kick in the ass.
I guess I’m alone here. I don’t think he was as bad as some people seem to believe. I watched all the throws. I watched the pass protection collapse around him for much of the game, I watched three passes that should’ve been completions if it wasn’t for drops or penalties. Yes I saw the bad, too. He shouldn’t have thrown that crazy pass across his body to midfield. And he missed a couple of throws he should’ve made. (Uzomah and Berrios).
But overall, if you get past the stat sheet, he wasn’t that bad. When you’re running the ball, the passing yards aren’t as inflated. The Broncos ran 75 total plays on offense compared to 53 by the Jets. That’s unbelievable.
But overall, if you get past the stat sheet, he wasn’t that bad. When you’re running the ball, the passing yards aren’t as inflated. The Broncos ran 75 total plays on offense compared to 53 by the Jets. That’s unbelievable.
I agree with you on Zach