former New York Jets Quarterback Zach Wilson is ready to accept Miami's backup position, but is not ready to accept the “Journeyman” title yet.
The previous second overall pick from BYU returned to AFC East in the offseason with a one-year trading. Miami Dolphins – The same division that Wilson saw his career as a starting quarterback in the NFL ended almost as fast as it began.
Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson (4) undergoing an organized team activity at the Centura Health Training Center. (Isaiah J. Downing – Sports of Today)
The 25-year-old Wilson was traded off after three tumultuous seasons in New York, and saw no action during the 2024 season as the Denver Broncos' third string quarterback. He went up the Miami depth chart, but for Wilson, he hopes he still has a chance to return as a starter.
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“I want to look at that differently,” Wilson told reporters Monday.
“Obviously, there's nothing wrong with being a journeyman, but I believe that every time the opportunity comes, I can be a starter in this league, and I'm trying to put myself in the best situation with the best teams and coaches and try to get the best situation possible.
Wilson was benched with the Jets in his second season. This is a move to clear the path of the league MVP in four times. Aaron Rogers. However, Rodgers' season-ending injury would give Wilson another chance.
Zack Wilson #2 of the New York Jets will return to the pass while under pressure on Leonard Floyd #56 of the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter at Highmark Stadium at Orchard Park, New York on November 19, 2023. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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Wilson said he has not turned that around, but he has allowed time with the Broncos to develop and improve, and hopes that his time in Miami will do the same.
“What do you don't like, right? A very explosive attack, and I think they're doing a great job, and it starts with the coach. [Mike] It's falling all the way down with McDaniel. I think the whole offensive staff did a great job. You saw that way Tua [Tagovailoa’s] He was there and development was gone. I think I'm excited to be with those people. ”
Zack Wilson #2 of the New York Jets will respond on the field after a 30-6 victory with the Texans at MetLife Stadium on December 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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Wilson has a 12-21 starter with 6,293 passes, 498 rushing yards, 57% completion rate and 23 touchdowns. He also threw 25 intercepts.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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