Zach Wilson will be a healthy inactive against the Bears on Sunday for the first time in his NFL career. On Wednesday, head coach Robert Saleh told reporters that Mike White will start and Joe Flacco will be the backup versus Chicago, but he also stated that Wilson still has a future with the organisation.
Robert Saleh: Zach Wilson’s Jets Career Isn’t Over
“Zach’s career here isn’t over,” Saleh explained.Wilson has completed 55.6% of his passes for 1,279 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions in seven games this season. After the Jets offence generated 3 points, 103 total yards, and 6 first downs in a one-score loss to the Patriots last Sunday, Saleh stated that “everything was on the table” at the quarterback position. The Jets made it.
“The entire aim is to get Zach back on the field at some time this year,” Saleh said. “I’ll make that decision when that time comes.” I’m going to take things day by day.”Wilson, who is 5-2 as a starter in his second season, has yet to throw a touchdown pass in four starts. The Jets’ passing attack ranks 25th in the league, averaging 201.5 yards per game, and 30th in pass yards per play (5.82).
Robert Saleh: Zach Wilson’s Jets Career Isn’t Over
“The main thing with Zach, and it’s the same thing we’ve spoken about,” Saleh said, “is the young guy needs a reset.” “His decision-making has been excellent, his practise habits have been fine, but there are some basic fundamental things that have gotten in the way.”
Wilson passed for a career-high 355 yards against New England in Week 8, but was intercepted three times. He bounced back the next week against the Bills, completing 72% of his passes and posting a career-high passer rating of 101.1. But he failed again against the Patriots, as the offence struggled to find a rhythm throughout a tight game.