Zach Wilson

2022 - 12 - 22

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Jets QB Zach Wilson benched for Chris Streveler in loss to Jaguars (NFL.com)

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has been benched in favor of Chris Streveler near the end of the third quarter of New York's game versus the Jacksonville ...

And after seeing limited time with the Cardinals over the 2020 and 2021 seasons before coming to New York, Streveler now finds himself as the fourth Jets QB to play this season. [replaced](https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-bench-zach-wilson-ahead-of-week-12-matchup-vs-bears-mike-white-to-start-at-) by QB [Mike White](https://www.nfl.com/players/mike-white/) after a disappointing 10-3 loss to the Patriots in Week 11. And with under four minutes left in the third, head coach Robert Saleh finally made a switch, bringing in Streveler after another three-and-out led to the team's fifth punt of the night.

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Jaguars roll Jets with ease as Zach Wilson struggles: Was that his ... (The Athletic)

The Jaguars beat the Jets on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium to win their fourth game in six weeks.

The recent talk about the Jaguars has been focused on Lawrence and the offense but Thursday night, the defense was the star of the show. This might not have shown up on the scoreboard in a big way tonight but in those weather conditions, the Jaguars offense continues to roll as they look to hunt down the [Trevor Lawrence](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/trevor-lawrence-0gjixjs0a34LXvKj/)shined for Jacksonville, totaling 229 yards through the air and 51 on the ground and a rushing score. Emphasis on final: That might’ve been his last ever start for the Jets. He was benched for Streveler, a journeyman called up from the practice squad for Thursday night — and the offense looked much better with him at QB than Wilson. [Zach Wilson](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/zach-wilson-NMsbhTzlCqTO76ld/)struggled mightily, completing just 9-of-18 passes for 92 yards and an interception.

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Jets bench Zach Wilson for Chris Streveler vs. Jaguars on Thursday ... (Yahoo Sports)

The New York Jets replaced Zach Wilson with Chris Streveler vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football.

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Jets' Zach Wilson pulled as Chris Streveler gives 'spark' in loss (ESPN)

Zach Wilson said he didn't blame Jets fans for booing him in Thursday night's loss to the Jaguars and understood why coach Robert Saleh benched him for ...

We have to help him and it starts with coaching." It was the first time that Wilson was replaced in-game in a non-injury situation. 23, he was benched for the first time in his life after a 77-yard passing day against the Wilson remained on the sideline, ready to return to the game, but he never got the call. "Man, I don't know," he said. You could see that was the most we moved the ball all day, so you can't blame him." "We were trying to change up to get the run game going," Saleh said. Thursday night, he was replaced by a journeyman whose claim to fame was three come-from-behind wins in the preseason. So we wanted to give him an opportunity to finish the drive. "Yeah, it's [tough]," Wilson said of the booing fans. Coach Robert Saleh said he didn't consider benching Wilson at halftime even though they had only 66 total yards and trailed 13-3, but he removed him with 3:31 remaining in the third quarter. He said he went to Streveler with hope that his running ability would spark their dormant ground game.

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Jets' Zach Wilson era is over after loss to Jags, no matter what ... (The Athletic)

Benching Wilson for Chris Streveler was the point of no return for a franchise that has not gotten what it needs from the 2021 No. 2 pick.

The Jets lost to the Jaguars for a lot of reasons, not only Wilson. Some in the Jets organization — namely Saleh, LaFleur and general manager Joe Douglas — will have to reckon with how badly their decision to draft him in 2021 has turned out. I’ve got to go back and I’ve got to go back and watch this tape. Streveler played the final three drives to end the game, long enough that he admitted the Jets expanded his play-set beyond the initial plan. The moment Robert Saleh benched him for a practice squad player on Thursday night, the coach gave up on any hope that Wilson might become the quarterback the Jets need. In your life, you’re going to have the ups and downs. “As a human, you’re going to have adversity. By the time Streveler came back in the third quarter, Wilson had fallen so far that fans booed him for even stepping onto the field. Uzomah](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/cj-uzomah-BlJzlxUsJzTNgeU0/) that would’ve been a touchdown if Streveler hadn’t underthrown it, but the crowd cheered anyway, as if the Jets had just won the Super Bowl. Saleh said Streveler was inserted into the game simply to provide a “spark” for the running game, insisting that the move wasn’t based on Wilson’s performance, that he wasn’t benched. Wilson is the face of that collapse. He completed a 30-yard pass to

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After Jets' bad loss to the Jaguars, Zach Wilson starting to look like a ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

The Jets have a real dilemma with their young quarterback.

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Jets' Zach Wilson Benched After Fans Boo Throughout 'TNF' Game (Sports Illustrated)

As the game headed into halftime, the crowd at MetLife Stadium erupted in loud boos that already echoed throughout the first half. In the last play before the ...

the [Jaguars](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/jacksonville-jaguars). Jets faithful began chanting fourth-string quarterback Chris Streveler’s name, and coach Robert Saleh obliged to start the fourth quarter, as the former Cardinals backup entered the game. As the game headed into halftime, the crowd at MetLife Stadium erupted in loud boos that already echoed throughout the first half.

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Zach Wilson, Jets booed off field at halftime of 'Thursday Night ... (Yardbarker)

New York Jets fans had no mercy for their team while watching them struggle on “Thursday Night Football” in Week 16 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Shaquille O'Neal Admitted He Was Never Meant To Have A Serious Relationship Being one of the biggest superstars in the history of the NBA, Shaquille O'Neal played for great teams during his career. So much so that at the prime of his career, it was close to impossible to stop him in his tracks when he used to march toward the basket. Moreover, he spent the prime of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers and was close to Hollywood. He credited Landry for creating a “mentality and mindset” to “push through adversity.” Denzel Ward Wishes Landry Was Still A Cleveland Brown Even players on the other side of the ball had a huge admiration for Landry. We all know that Dennis Rodman had to apologize to Scottie Pippen before joining the Bulls and he was fully committed to the team, and John Salley was friends with Michael Jordan, so that wasn't that big of a deal for the Bulls players. He said there were several examples both the day of and leading up to the game, starting with Jackson State athletic director Ashley Robinson referring to Oliver’s team as “North Carolina A T State University.” “Their athletic director addressed us as North Carolina A T State University. Isiah Thomas Calls Out Michael Jordan And Chicago Bulls For Taking 3 Bad Boys Players To Win A Championship After that moment, they became the best team in the world and made good signings to extend their dominance over the rest of the league. Earlier, it was reported that Young and coach Nate McMillan appeared to have a falling out amid what has been a rather up-and-down season for the Hawks, and a recent update adds some unnamed players in the mix. Then on the day of the game, Oliver says NCCU players had to stand in the tunnel for 10 minutes before they took the field because Jackson State was not prepared to come out for the national anthem. Earlier, it was reported that Young and McMillan appeared to have a falling out amid what has been a rather up-and-down season for the Hawks. Following Saturday's game against the Bengals (10-4), New England will host the Miami Dolphins (8-6) on New Year's Day in Week 17 and be on the road to face the Buffalo Bills (11-3) on Jan. The Jets had just 66 yards and three first downs in the first half.

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Robert Saleh on Zach Wilson's Struggles vs. Jaguars: 'Confidence Is ... (newyorkjets.com)

Jets QB: 'I Felt Like I Didn't Have Any Rhythm Out There' in Rainy, Windy 19-3 Home Loss in Primetime.

I'm just going to go to work and show the guys how much I care for them." "Zach's the kind of kid who's going to keep his head down, work through it and try to find ways to improve. There's a lot of medical stuff we've got to get figured out," he said. "We couldn't get the running game going again, the protection wasn't as good as we wanted it to be," Saleh said. And obviously, he's in it right now," the coach said. "I was always staying ready," he said. "I was just trying to find some confidence out there on the field, find something to get us going, a little spark. But it wasn't close to good enough today." "He had them on their heels," Saleh said of Streveler. Wilson completed nine of 18 passes for 92 yards but also threw an interception to end the second quarter and was sacked three times for 21 yards. Asked about Wilson's fundamentals and the effects of the coach's stated reset for his young QB when he sat him down for three games, Saleh said, "I feel like he has gotten better, but obviously we have to show it on the football field. And I just have to put my head down and try to get better.

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Zach Wilson's Future With Jets in Doubt After Embarrassing Loss to ... (Sports Illustrated)

The New York Jets benched Zach Wilson in an embarrassing loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football, dropping further out of the playoff ...

The Jets turned the ball over on downs to cap off that remarkable drive, failing to convert on fourth down. 2 overall pick has any sort of future in green and white as he continues to fail at the helm of this offense. New York had four total rushing yards, unable to stop Jacksonville's surging offense—Lawrence had led the Jaguars to 251 yards of offense at that point, finishing the day with 229 passing yards. Streveler led the Jets on a 16-play, 73-yard drive, taking New York deep into Jacksonville territory as the fourth quarter began. It's the first time New York has been below .500 since Week 3, a loss that makes a postseason bid extremely unlikely for the team that holds the longest playoff drought in the NFL. Right before the halftime buzzer, Wilson lobbed an interception and

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Who is Chris Streveler? Meet QB who replaced Zach Wilson after ... (USA TODAY)

Quarterback Zach Wilson was benched during the third quarter of Thursday night's game vs. the Jaguars as the Jets turned to Chris Streveler.

Saleh said he feels that Wilson "has gotten better" since his return "but obviously we got to go show it on the football field. I got to put them in a better position." The Cardinals waived him in November 2021 and he spent the rest of the season on the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad. "One thing led to another, he gave us a spark and we just wanted to keep it going," Saleh said. The 6-foot-1, 217-pound signal-caller transferred to South Dakota for his final two seasons and went undrafted in the 2018 draft. From there, Streveler signed with the Arizona Cardinals and made his NFL debut on Sept.

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Zach Wilson, 'Painful' Jets Offense Dragged by Twitter in TNF Loss ... (Bleacher Report)

The New York Jets started out the season with an offense predicated on running the ball to open up easy opportunities in the passing attack. But in recent.

The #Jaguars defense is not good. The conditions aren't great, but they weren't great when the #Jets played the Bears, either. With just two games left in the season, a once-promising year has turned bleak for the Jets. Taylor Heinicke is better than Wilson, and Heinicke was a backup in the previous iteration of the XFL. It might sound like hyperbole to say Zach Wilson couldn't start in the XFL, but I'm honestly not sure if he'd start in the XFL or not. But in recent weeks with second-year quarterback Zach Wilson under center, the team has struggled mightily to move the ball.

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With Zach Wilson struggling, Jets try QB Chris Streveler late in third ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

Zach Wilson wasn't getting anything done, so the Jets tried something else.

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Jets' Robert Saleh Stands By Zach Wilson, Explaining Why QB Was ... (Sports Illustrated)

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh stood by QB Zach Wilson after a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, a game where Wilson was benched for Chris Streveler.

We've got to find ways to help him, we've got to find ways to protect better, we've got to find better ways to run better, we've got to find better ways to call the game better. "Obviously we've got to go show it on the football field. Once he entered the game and started moving the offense down the field—making plays with his legs and arm—Saleh decided to keep him in and leave Wilson on the sidelines. Either way, it wasn't close to good enough today." It's the second time this year Wilson has been benched at quarterback—the BYU product recently sat for three games, watching Mike White carry this team's offense to new heights before he suffered a scary rib injury against the Bills. The Jets would be sitting pretty in the postseason picture this month if they had received better quarterback play this season. Jacksonville entered play with the 24th-ranked defense in the NFL, one of the worst units in football at stopping the pass. The optics of choosing Streveler over Wilson aren't great. The Jets' offensive line was as flimsy as ever against Jacksonville and the run game was nonexistent once again. We just wanted to give him an opportunity to finish that drive. Both position groups on offense have been struggling late in the season due to injuries and certain players underperforming. Sure, Saleh was critical, but the head coach also assured that he still has faith in Wilson.

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Jaguars extend win streak on TNF as Jets bench Zach Wilson (thescore.com)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence was in a celebratory mood, decked out in an ugly Christmas sweater while acknowledging it wasn't exactly the ...

On fourth-and-4, Streveler completed a 4-yard pass to Garrett Wilson and he led the Jets to the Jaguars 13. Streveler, who went 10 of 15 for 90 yards, became a fan favorite during the summer when he led the Jets to three fourth-quarter comeback victories in the preseason. At the end of the day, we made the plays we needed to make.” But then, the Jets put Streveler in at quarterback on their next possession — and the fans went wild. While boos rained down throughout the first half, the poncho-clad crowd really let New York — and Wilson — have it when he was intercepted by Devin Lloyd on a Hail Mary just before halftime. While Lawrence sliced through the Jets’ normally strong defense, Wilson couldn’t get anything going and was booed frequently — all the way to the bench. Lawrence jumped over the pile for a 1-yard go-ahead touchdown early in the second quarter to cap an impressive 16-play, 96-yard drive. It was Williams' career-high 12th sack and Lawrence's eighth lost fumble, tops in the NFL. We understand it and we love it.” “We understand the task in front of us,” Lawrence said. Jacksonville would win the division title with victories in its final two games — including the season finale against the Titans. We don’t have to have 40 points to win.

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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson booed off during defeat by ... (CNN)

Quarterback Zach Wilson endured a torrid night before eventually being benched as the New York ​​Jets were beaten 19-3 by the Jacksonville Jaguars on ...

“I was just trying to find some confidence out there on the field, just find something to get us going – a little spark. I couldn’t get anything there.” “Obviously I know Zach was struggling, but Streveler came in, ran a couple of plays, sparked the offense, got the explosive play, and so it just snowballed in a good way, so we wanted to give him the opportunity to finish the drive,” Saleh told reporters.

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Zach Wilson's confidence falters as Jets QB is benched again: 'I've ... (Sporting News AU)

Wilson was subpar in a matchup against draft contemporary Trevor Lawrence, completing 9 of 18 pass against a poor Jags defense.

"I've got to look myself in the mirror," Wilson said. "I'm just trying to feel rhythm and flow and confidence and just the ability to feel like things are there. "You can see, that was the most we've moved the ball all day," Wilson said. And although the second-year coach acknowledged that Wilson still has plenty to offer, he admitted that Wilson's confidence has taken a hit in recent weeks. He was benched for Mike White the next week against the Bears. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft was thoroughly outplayed by No.

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Jets' Zach Wilson reacts to Jaguars disaster, admits 'you can't blame ... (nj.com)

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson said last week that he was feeling more comfortable because the "worst has already happened." Well, it turns out he ...

It was hard the first time it happened [late in Sunday’s loss to the Lions] and I would have to imagine doing it in the middle of a game is harder.” That was kind of my message to them out there is, ‘I’m trying to give them everything I’ve got, I’m trying to lay it out there for you guys and it’s not good enough and I’ve got to put them in a better position.’” We’re going to go back and watch it and I’m sure the coaches will detail it up for us, but right now the feeling is I’ve just got to put my head down and just try to get better for these guys. After he was benched late in the third quarter, he stood stoically near the sideline until it became clear that he wouldn’t be going back in the game. Then he just sat on the bench and stared straight ahead. It seems unlikely that Wilson will be able to figure it out with the Jets after this raging disaster of a performance. I’ve got to go back and I’ve got to go back and watch this tape. “To be in the spotlight and to have your team’s stadium booing for you, I can’t imagine what that feels like,” center Connor McGovern said. The defense was gashed for more than 250 yards in the first half alone. And the coaching staff was badly outclassed by Doug Pedersen and the Jaguars. Wilson was only on the field because Mike White, who replaced Wilson a month ago, is out with fractured ribs. And if that wasn’t bad enough, he also watched as the player who was picked one spot ahead of him did everything he couldn’t.

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The Jets benched Zach Wilson for an embarrassing performance ... (For The Win)

Sections · The Jets benched Zach Wilson for an embarrassing performance, again, and NFL fans were ruthless ...

That might’ve been it for Zach Wilson in a Jets uniform tbh. The Jets benched Zach Wilson again on Thursday night, knowing full well what that might say about their plans and long-term prospects. 2 overall pick, is a different question. Quite frankly, it’s hard to believe him ever starting for the Jets again, now having wasted two shots to prove himself. [with guys like Garrett Wilson at receiver](https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/jets-replaced-zach-wilson-mike-white-garrett-wilson-elijah-moore-big-games). Moving forward, it’ll be hard to believe Wilson plays for the Jets again this season. Even an average quarterback could be a better facilitator of a talented roster Consistently inconsistent, without a rudder, and with no sign of any promise on the horizon. [December 23, 2022] Inevitably, the young QB’s awful performance — [ironically juxtaposed to the bright Trevor Lawrence](https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/12/jaguars-urban-meyer-doug-pederson-trevor-lawrence) — led head coach Robert Saleh to do what he must for the sake of his team fighting for its postseason life: Saleh simply had no choice, given Wilson’s past precedent and the utter lifelessness of the Jets’ offense with him under center. [Thanks to a Mike White injury](https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/mike-white-epic-hit-matt-milano-spear-rib-injury), Wilson would get the opportunity to start again.

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Zach Wilson addresses boos as Jets fans cheer for Chris Streveler: 'I ... (Sporting News)

Zach Wilson struggled mightily during the Jets' loss to the Jaguars, and New York fans were elated when backup Chris Streveler replaced him.

zach wilson has lost the trust of the Jet fanbase. Jets fans seem to be more than frustrated in the opinion of former Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis. What a referendum on Zach Wilson that Jets fans were elated over this horrendous throw that cost the team a walk-in TD just because it was for positive yards.— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) Perhaps worst of all for Wilson was the reaction to his benching. it will be very hard to regain their trust again. Of course they're going to be frustrated. We have a passionate fan base, and they're here to watch us score touchdowns. The fans booed the No. That included acclaim for a dump-off first-down pass... Jets fans placed the blame for those struggles on Wilson. We're not scoring touchdowns, we're not getting first downs, we're not moving the ball and, obviously, we can't throw the ball. MORE:

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Zach Wilson: New York Jets QB doesn't blame fans for booing as ... (Sky Sports)

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has said he doesn't blame the fans for booing after the team's playoff hopes were severely dented with a 19-3 defeat ...

It's just a mess at the quarterback position when Wilson is on the field." We have to help him and it starts with coaching." "We haven't seen the last of him [Wilson]," Saleh said. This is about finding the most effective and efficient exit ramp for Wilson - for our [the Jets'] good, for his good and for our long-term interests. "After last night, I don't think you worry about who your next quarterback is going to be, it's just not Zach Wilson," Florio said. And I think they're at that point. "We have a passionate fanbase, and they're here to watch us score touchdowns. They go on the road to the Seattle Seahawks (7-7) and Miami Dolphins (8-6) for their final two games of the regular season. And I think [the Jets] they're at that point" "I just felt like I didn't have any rhythm out there. Wilson booed off as Jets lose fourth straight](https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12118/12773488/jacksonville-jaguars-19-3-new-york-jets-trevor-lawrence-scores-the-only-td-of-the-game-as-jags-boost-playoff-hopes) [NFL playoff permutations: What's at stake in Week 16?](https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12040/12772487/nfl-playoff-permutations-for-week-16-can-eagles-clinch-nfc-east-division-title-and-who-can-book-a-wild-card-berth-over-christmas) [NFL live on Sky Sports at Christmas](https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12118/12771793/christmas-nfl-live-on-sky-sports-eagles-visit-cowboys-on-christmas-eve-as-part-of-two-triple-headers-over-holiday-weekend) Wilson was booed frequently by the home crowd at MetLife Stadium as he completed 9 of 18 passes attempted for only 82 yards, plus an interception.

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