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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) throws the ball during warmups before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) throws the ball during warmups before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Jets are struggling. Period. This season for the Jets has been a cataclysmic disaster. Especially, considering their supposed key man this season, Zach Wilson has done very little to repay the immense faith placed in him. Case in point, the Jets’ loss to division rivals New England Patriots. Wilson’s underwhelming performance during Sunday’s 10-3 loss invited criticism from all over. But it seems one analyst might have gone a bit too far with his comments.
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Speaking on ESPN’s ‘Monday Night Football Countdown’, Booger McFarland tore into Zach Wilson and his lackluster performance against the Patriots. But what turned things a little sour was him commenting on how Wilson’s rich childhood meant he never had to take responsibility for anything. “He’s a young man who grew up with a lot of money,” says McFarland. “I don’t think he’s ever had to accept accountability. So, now on the biggest stage, we want this quarterback to accept accountability.”
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His comments did not go down well with the rest of the panel, immediately drawing a rebuke from Steve Young. “That doesn’t resonate at all. He’s a tough-minded kid.” Young says as Robert Griffin III’s face shows utter discomfort. Although McFarland and Young later came to terms with Wilson’s performance issues, the tension was undeniably still present.
McFarland’s words about Zach Wilson draw criticism from unimpressed fans
Booger McFarland’s words made a lot of people uneasy as well. Although a few fans agreed with his analysis, many came to Wilson’s defense.
You can’t make assumptions like that, which is why what he said was wrong. Zach isn’t a good qb right now (for several reasons, one being he’s young) but he is a hard working dude. He also shouldn’t be judged on one comment. He’s 23 yo.
— Byu Batman (@BatmanBYU) November 22, 2022
Everyone knew Zach Wilson paid his way to those Nike Camps and used mommy and daddy money to get exposure. Now that the heats on him he doesnt know how to act 🤷🏾♂️ if this was Lamar you’d be calling him a running back
— . (@DatNaijaBoy18) November 22, 2022
Tom Brady's Dad was rich before Tom made it to the NFL. Andrew Luck's Dad was a Business Man. This is totally nonesense.
— Riq (@enriquefn) November 22, 2022
How does Booger now he never had to take accountability, because his parents had money? How He’s made it to the NFL, not like he just stepped into a position because his parents are wealthy. I know people with $, most of them hold their kids accountable. Actually more than most.
— The NY Nick (@TheNYNick) November 22, 2022
Actions have consequences and too many times our leaders/coaches/parents fail to dish out punishment for bad behavior. It wasn't the $$$, it was either poor discipline from people around him or lack of tasked responsibilities.
— Ian Moore (@Brutusismydaddy) November 22, 2022
I mean based on the quote that Zach gave it isn’t coming from someone that is used to accepting accountability you dont have to know much about his background to make that judgement its just logic at that point…the defense did its job at an A+ level snd you only put up 3
— 𝓝𝓲𝓬𝓴✨ (@NickySubs) November 22, 2022
Shaq’s kids will be this way???? Will Arch manning be this way???Lebron’s kids will be this way????? Interesting analogy but I don’t buy it?? He just made a bad analogy just say he is a bad player who didn’t accept responsibility. The analogy was way off!!!!
— Andrew Aldridge (@Okra77ccc) November 22, 2022
@RGIII wants nothing to do with this take 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/tJUSzSAsu0
— Matt (@_matchoo) November 22, 2022
It was offensive, ignorant, and it was directed at a kid that came from his alma mater. What do you expect?
— JohnWickButForBears (@Skanones) November 22, 2022
Terrible take. Would someone be “spot on” by saying that a black DB took a bad late hit penalty because he came from a non-traditional family dynamic and obviously lacked proper discipline?
Because that’s the same ridiculous stereotypical reach that Booger just made.
— Sean O'Connor (@oconnor9sean) November 21, 2022
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While McFarland’s comments may have been just too much, Wilson hasn’t exactly behaved in a contrasting manner either. After their loss to the Patriots, when asked if his (and the offense’s) performance let the defense down, he simply replied with, “No”. And while some might say his biggest downfall is not being a team player, there is enough evidence to argue otherwise.
According to many analysts, his biggest weakness is his inability to read plays. And getting easily outsmarted by disguised plays. At least, that’s what the Patriots think, and they’re very grateful for it. Patriots safety Kyle Dugger touched on this after the game, explaining their tactics against Wilson.
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