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The New York Jets have lost five straight games since starting the season 4-3, and they are seeing their odds to make the playoffs quickly dwindle. The Jets (4-8) benched quarterback Zach Wilson for Tim Boyle in hopes it would improve the offense, but Boyle was then replaced by Trevor Siemian on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Now, the Jets are reportedly considering another quarterback change.
According to The Athletic, the Jets are leaning toward going back to Wilson. However, the former No. 2 overall pick is reluctant to step back in under center. Dianna Russini reported that Aaron Rodgers reached out to the young quarterback in an effort to advise him with his potential return to the lineup, but Wilson remained apprehensive due to injury risk.
On Monday afternoon, head coach Robert Saleh told reporters he has not decided on a starting quarterback for Week 14 vs. the Houston Texans, but that Wilson “wants the ball.”
“Let’s be clear. If he was reluctant to play, guys, he wouldn’t be here,” Saleh said. “All right? I actually coincidentally just got done speaking with him, he came in about half hour ago and we had a really good conversation. The young man wants the ball, he wants to start, he believes he’s the best quarterback in the room and best quarterback for this team and the guy who gives us the best chance to win. And I’ll tell you guys the same thing I told him, I appreciate it, I appreciate the fact that he wants to play. I’m just not there yet.”
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Author : Jordan Dajani
Publish date : 2023-12-04 21:31:15
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