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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
USA Today via Reuters
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
After just two seasons, the era of Zach Wilson came to an end. He was decided to sit on the bench by the New York Jets. The 23-year-old was not permitted to start in New York’s contest with the Bears. As a result, they chose Mike White, a QB who is 27 years old, to start the game.
Additionally, it appears that his colleagues are content that they have a fresh player leading them. Making their supporters think that benching Wilson was a wise move.
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Many Jets players wore “Mike F’n White” T-shirts. The Green Gang was traveling to Minnesota to face the Vikings. Fans had mixed reactions when they saw the apparel the athletes sported. Some thought the design was a dig at the former quarterback.
This fan did not appreciate the gesture and thus commented:
That’s a bad look. The guy is still on your team as a vet those guys would b amiss if they didn’t try to help Wilson grow. Those shirts help nobody. No need to kick the guy when he is down. I’m a bengals fan and those guys wearing Mike white shirts even rubs me the wrong way
— Scott (@Scott01684476) December 3, 2022
A user used this picture to express themselves:
His villain origin story truly begins pic.twitter.com/VQlqp0p5N6
— Musty Wigs (@tall_midget__) December 4, 2022
This fan rubbed into Wilson’s unhealed wound.
My sources say Zach Wilson is retiring to pursue a career as an Abercrombie & Fitch model. Reported here first. Please credit the Football OX
— The Football OX (@theFootballOx) December 3, 2022
This fan does not think that the T-shirts are in any way disrespectful to the benched QB.
Does no one realize that this is not really a dog at Zach? They’re supporting their starting QB. Why do you all see that as such a bad thing? Mike added energy back into their surprisingly good season and they’re wearing shirts to support him
— Jim Harris (@JimHarr77357077) December 3, 2022
This is fairly petty to do to one of your teammates
— 🐲King Norman III🐲 (@KingNormIII) December 4, 2022
This fan was of the opinion that the teammates have chosen their new favorite QB. Therefore, Wilson lost the support of his teammates.
Wow yeah it’s wraps for Zach Wilson the locker room has spoken impossible to come back from this😭
— Wallstreet_Ray (@rbaylor_74) December 3, 2022
This is shameful, Coach how? or the Cpts,how could you let them roast this kid like that and be ok with that?Man, this screams that this team has far to go,Vets how could you let them publicly show they turned their back on their QB1 like this?This was petty, your pros. Do better
— He Who Talks Alot (@JeswaldJonathan) December 4, 2022
Can you blame them? Zach Wilson sucks, that’s probably even take Russell Wilson over him at least. 🤷🏾♂️
— ✭Izzy✭ (8-3)🧑🏾🎄🎄 (@eadyIofficial) December 3, 2022
The New York Jets have moved on from Wilson but
Are the Jets happy that they dismissed Zach Wilson?
New York announced White, their new QB last week after the team faced a loss against the New England Patriots.
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The South Florida product immediately worked his magic against the Chicago Bears. NY Jets won by 31-10 and he had 315 yards in passing and three touchdown passes. His commendable performance earned him praise from his teammates and chants from the audience.
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BOCA RATON, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 22: Zach Wilson #1 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on prior to the game against the Central Florida Knights at FAU Stadium on December 22, 2020 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
However, the Jets could only depend on their defense. Whatever problems Wilson faced were internal. In the 13-13 loss against the Patriots, he only completed 9-of-22 passes for 72 yards. They sacked him four times. Also, many reports said that teammates did not appreciate how Wolson acted “like he isn’t the problem.”
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It is now yet to be seen what the new starting QB will do for the team. What will be the result of the game against the Minnesota Vikings and Jets?
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