Zach Wilson's Future with the New York Jets in Question

Jets rookie QB Zach Wilson benched, potential return to starting role, but reluctance to play may signal the end of his time with the team.

The New York Jets faced a tough decision when starting quarterback Zach Wilson was benched for Tim Boyle during their November 19th game against the Buffalo Bills. The team was still holding onto hope for a surprise playoff run, and the potential return of Aaron Rodgers was still a possibility. However, the game ended in a 32-6 loss to the Bills, and Wilson hasn't played since. This has led to speculation that he may never suit up for the Jets again based on recent developments.

Boyle's performance hasn't done much to improve the team's struggling quarterback situation. The Jets currently rank last in passing touchdowns and second-worst in total passing yards. Boyle's interception percentage of 5.5% is significantly higher than Wilson's 2.2%, making him one of the worst performing quarterbacks in the league.

In light of Boyle's poor performance, there are reports that the Jets are considering putting Zach Wilson back in the starting role. However, Wilson is reportedly hesitant to step back in given the team's current situation. It seems unlikely that Wilson will remain with the Jets beyond this season, especially considering his struggles and the team's lackluster performance.

In a recent game against the Falcons, the Jets made an in-game quarterback change, but it wasn't Wilson who they turned to. He was listed third on the depth chart, and Trevor Sieman came in instead. This marked the fourth quarterback to take a snap for the Jets this year, including Aaron Rodgers and his brief appearance.

With one year remaining on his rookie contract, the Jets face the question of whether they are willing to take an $11 million cap hit for a player who may not want to play for the team. It's clear that the relationship between Wilson and the Jets may be coming to an end, and future comments from Wilson himself should shed light on the situation. Despite the uncertainty, Wilson still believes he has what it takes to succeed in the NFL and may be looking for opportunities beyond the Jets to further his career.

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