It would be the ultimate healing factor if Zach can become the QB we are all hoping for. He’s still young and talented enough to do it. It’s now and always been all about does he have it between his ears to do it? Does he see the field and process what’s going on fast enough to make the right decisions. Can he execute the offense the way they want and need him to? Can he complete the easy passes now? Has he matured enough, and can he lead this team to success? Did he learn enough from A-Rod?
I don’t think any of us have any real faith in Zach and that’s understandable. I don’t think any of us really believe he’ll be what we hope. We’re just hoping he’ll be half that, an average QB for now and can build from that point on. I’m not expecting 4,000 passing yards, over 30 passing TDs, less than 10 ints and over 65% completion percentage. None of us are! Just give us 3,000 yards and close to 20 TDs, less than 12 ints and at least 60% completion percentage. With this team, I don’t think that’s too much to ask.
Most importantly is to protect the ball. The interceptions and fumbles have to go. The dumb plays cannot exist anymore. Making the easy throws an impossibility cannot happen anymore. Zach did a decent job this past Monday night and this was a great factor in helping the Jets winning that game. He played reasonably decent football out there and with this defense, the skilled players and the special teams, this team can win with that. It’s a proven fact from Monday night and even last year!
I personally think it’s a good thing this next game is in Dallas and not in NY-NJ. Yes, it will be pressure on him, and the Cowboys fans will be all over him, but it won’t be our fans and our pressure. If they can find a way to play a competitive game and Zach does his part, even in a lose that will be something to build on and they can take that to MetLife the next week with pride. The fan support will be there for Zach in a huge way. If they win this Cowboys game, the fan support for Zach will be next level!