The New York Jets made a bold move in the 2021 NFL Draft when they selected BYU quarterback Zach Wilson with the second overall pick. After months of speculation, the Jets finally made their decision and it appears that head coach Robert Saleh’s faith in Wilson was justified.
Wilson has had an impressive start to his NFL career, and it’s clear that Saleh’s faith in him was well-placed. In his first two games, Wilson has thrown for 498 yards and four touchdowns. His performance has been so impressive that he’s already been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
Wilson’s performance is even more impressive when you consider the fact that he was playing behind a makeshift offensive line. The Jets had to make do with a patchwork line due to injuries, yet Wilson was still able to put up big numbers. This shows that Wilson has the ability to make plays even when the odds are stacked against him.
Wilson’s performance also confirms that Saleh was right to choose him over other quarterbacks in the draft. While there were some who questioned Saleh’s decision to pass on Justin Fields, Wilson’s performance has shown that Saleh made the right call.
It’s clear that Saleh’s faith in Wilson was well-placed. Wilson has already proven himself to be a capable NFL quarterback and it looks like he will only get better as he gains more experience. With Saleh at the helm, the Jets have a bright future ahead of them with Wilson leading the way.
