2024 NFL Draft Rumors: Jets’ Lack of Interest in Trading Zach Wilson Can Be a Good News To J.J McCarthy

The failed star of the New York Jets can’t seem to find a new home for himself, as per recent reports. He was destined to be the newest generational talent for the men in green but unfortunately, his flame fizzled before he could ever prove himself. And now that the Jets are giving up on him, life in the NFL doesn’t seem to look too good for Zach Wilson.

Zach Wilson, the former QB for the New York Jets, needs to find a new NFL team and fast. The 24-year-old was set to be the next big QB in the NFL when he was selected as the second overall pick by the team in the 2021 edition of the NFL Draft. But when he was crowned as the starting QB after the unfortunate injury of Aaron Rodgers, he had his shot at glory but couldn’t capitalize on it. Now that he’s been released after 3 seasons, J.J. McCarthy of the Wolverines is set to benefit massively from his misery.

The chances of J.J McCarthy to the Jets could massively increase now that Wilson is gone

J.J. McCarthy, the quarterback for the Michigan Wolverines, is set to be one of the best QBs coming out of the 2023 season. He gave an incredible performance at the NFL Combine which made his name echo within the discussions of the Draft. And now after an impressive showcase of his skills at Michigan’s Pro Day, his draft stock has grown tremendously.

With many teams eyeing McCarthy including the likes of the Vikings and the Chargers, it looks like the Jets will be joining that race in the hopes of replacing their released QB, Zach Wilson. The 2023 Heisman Trophy contender has a bright future ahead of him but as the Draft draws in closer, it will be interesting to see where the Michigan prodigy ends up.

Could J.J. McCarthy land up with the New York Jets?

It is obvious that McCarthy is on his way to being a top-5 QB Draft pick, right behind players like Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Jayden Daniels. While the Minnesota Vikings are rumored to want to trade for a 4th or a 5th pick in the hopes of signing McCarthy, the Jets will also be formulating a new game plan to lure the QB toward their side.

At the Pro Day event, the Jets sent three coaches to scout the QBs, namely- offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, tight ends coach Ron Middleton, and offensive line coach Keith Carter. Moreover, the Jets could be a good team to help curate McCarthy’s NFL career but will the other teams let him slip away easily is the question at hand.

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