New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson was unable to guide the team to a win over the Detroit Lions in his return to the starting role in Week 15. Despite throwing for over 300 yards in the game, his performance garnered strong criticism from radio personality Mike Francesa, who went scorched earth on the Jets QB during his latest radio segment. On Tuesday, Francesa unloaded on Wilson in a fiery rant, labeling him a terrible quarterback and saying that he ā€œdoes everything wrong.ā€

In part of his diatribe, Francesa said, ā€œHe makes everything look hard. He has no idea how to play the position. Zeroā€¦ He does everything wrong and then makes some crazy throws across his body on broken plays that go for big yardageā€¦ He doesn't have any clue how to play the position. None. He makes you uncomfortableā€¦ā€

Article Continues Below
More New York Jets News
New York Jets Head Coach Aaron Glenn, is shown as he speaks during a press conference, at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center, Monday, January 27, 2025, in Florham Park. Glenn spoke about not just getting the Jets to a winning record but to sustain them as a championship caliber team.
Aaron Rodgersā€™ ouster a sign of things to come for JetsMike Gianakos Ā·
Isaiah Davis, Jets
2 Jets hidden gems on 2025 roster you need to knowDouglas Fritz Ā·
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is shown after he led Gang Green to a 32-20 victory against the Miami Dolphins.
Steelers, Jets would make Week 1 history if Aaron Rodgers signsBenjamin Adducchio Ā·
Detroit Lions pass game coordinator Tanner Engstrand watches practice at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.
New Jets OC Tanner Engstrand gives 5 keys offense is ā€˜shooting forā€™Ben Strauss Ā·
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) warms up before an AFC wild card game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
ā€˜Greatā€™ take by Jetsā€™ Justin Fields will have Bears, Steelers fans raising eyebrowsDouglas Fritz Ā·
jets, Arian Smith
1 New York Jets rookie who stood out most in 2025 minicampā€™Garrett Kerman Ā·

Clearly, Wilson's Week 15 performance didn't do much to change Francesa's opinion of him. The Jets will be trotting Wilson back out there in Week 16 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, with Mike White still sidelined by a ribs injury he suffered against the Buffalo Bills.

Zach Wilson is battling for his grip on the starting role, but in the eyes of Francesa, he is not the guy. Francesa didn't hold back one bit when unleashing on the Jets quarterback, offering some harsh criticism of his abilities. It's safe to assume Mike Francesa is firmly in the Mike White corner of this ongoing debate, and we'll get to see if some of his criticisms are accurate during the Jets' primetime matchup on Thursday.