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The 2021 NFL season is here, finally! With that, there is a ton of hype as fans will be allowed back in the stadiums and teams try and make a run at the playoffs. There have been a lot of changes throughout the NFL landscape, and one team that changed drastically is the New York […]

Now that the New York Jets are entering a new era, Zach Wilson has a chance to be the game-changing player they need to get to the NFL postseason. As a first round pick in this year’s draft, Wilson is known for his mobility, precision, and killer arm strength. With his diverse skillset and winning […]

Zach Wilson has had an up close and personal look at what Aaron Rodgers is like behind the scenes. The Green Bay Packers and New York Jets held a joint practice and eventually faced off in week 2 of the NFL preseason. But the Packers’ NFL MVP has also kept a watchful eye on the […]

Zach Wilson balled out in Week 2 of the NFL preseason, as he led the New York Jets to a 23-14 victory over the winless Green Bay Packers. The Jets winning at the expense of Green Bay would have been a shocker if this was a meeting in the regular season with Aaron Rodgers under […]

There is a lot of optimism around rookie quarterback Zach Wilson of the New York Jets after the team selected him No. 2 overall in the draft. Wilson is expected to come in and start right away for the Jets and it would appear he’s already developed a great chemistry with No. 1 wideout Corey […]

Of all the quarterbacks in the NFL, no quarterback possesses the aura of both calm familiarity combined with intense mystique that Aaron Rodgers does. And for New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson, that exact combo led the number 2 overall pick to have a magical day on Wednesday during the Jets’ joint practice with […]

New York Jets fans cursed the football gods when they missed out on Trevor Lawrence in the 2021 NFL Draft. Their perception of that draft going forward will depend a lot on just how good second-overall pick Zach Wilson becomes. Yes, Lawrence is seen by many as a generational talent. But if Wilson can become […]

New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson had a rough go of it during a simulated game at MetLife Stadium on Saturday. Wilson completed under half of his passes and couldn’t get the offense in the end zone against the Jets’ first-team defense. Wilson acknowledged his struggles afterward and said he’d get right back to […]

A lot is riding on the shoulder of New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson. Selected second overall — behind Trevor Lawrence — in the 2021 NFL Draft, Wilson is expected to start right away for the Jets, wh are hoping that he is the franchise’s long-term answer to its quarterback quandaries. Of course, it’s not […]

New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson has pronounced Tampa Bay Buccaneers alpha dog Tom Brady as the greatest player in NFL history. But for Wilson, that’s not the biggest thing about the GOAT. The Jets neophyte said he has a more personal connection with Brady. Because incidentally, they share the same birthday: August 3. […]

For now, Aaron Rodgers is still with the Green Bay Packers. It remains to be seen if he’ll be shipped out, especially with Rodgers not shy about his displeasure with the team. What’s clear though is that he’s still one of the NFL’s main superstars. He has inspired the next wave of quarterbacks, including New […]

Zach Wilson and the New York Jets have finally come to an agreement on his rookie contract. Wilson was the final first-round selection from the 2021 NFL Draft to ink a deal.  Now, the Jets have their new quarterback signed and ready for training camp, per Ian Rapoport. It’s done: The #Jets and first-round rookie […]

Zach Wilson is all alone on the island right now. The No. 2 overall pick by the New York Jets in the 2021 NFL Draft remains the only unsigned first-round pick. With no contract locked in yet for the BYU product and training camp underway, the Jets have started to work out some veteran quarterbacks. […]

It’s always about the money, right? But hard to blame Zach Wilson for this one. New York Jets fans are eager to watch Wilson in action this season. But that is if the second overall pick of this year’s NFL Draft can even suit up for the Jets. Apparently, the 21-year-old star quarterback and team […]

The New York Jets were elated to draft BYU quarterback Zach Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Expectations are for the rookie to come in and compete for the starting gig right away. However, he first needs to sign with the Jets which still hasn’t happened. As training camp […]

In their quest to regain some sort of relevance in the AFC East division, the New York Jets decided to redo two core pieces of their offense in this year’s NFL Draft, selecting BYU quarterback Zach Wilson with the second overall selection and UNC running back Michael Carter in the fourth round. Pairing these two […]

Zach Wilson was one of the fastest rising college stars in the lead up to the 2021 NFL Draft. From a quarterback that wasn’t high up on many mock drafts, the Brigham Young University standout skyrocketed into the top of everyone’s big boards enough to get picked second overall by the New York Jets. However […]

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson wasn’t just the runner-up among players selected during NFL draft. Many considered him the second star within his own family behind his mom Lisa Wilson, who many grew infatuated with on draft night. However, Zach Wilson clearly isn’t a fan of the attention that his mom continues to receive. […]

Projecting statistics for a rookie quarterback that projects as the long-term starter is a tough thing to do, but extremely difficult for a rookie like Zach Wilson. QBs go to die with the New York Jets, and while the former BYU product has the skill set to buck that trend, the second overall selection from […]

The New York Knicks have been eliminated from the 2021 NBA Playoffs after losing to the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night. The Knicks are now officially in their offseason, but that’s not why you’re reading this story. We all gather here to talk about New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson and his […]

The New York Jets did relatively well in this year’s NFL Draft but as always, it came with a few calculated risks. They finally found their potential franchise quarterback after selecting Brigham Young prospect Zach Wilson as the second overall pick, filling a gaping need of the squad. They also acquired a handful of extra […]

Even prior to taking him with the no. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, the New York Jets already had their eyes keenly on BYU standout Zach Wilson. It’s hardly a secret. Rich Camini of ESPN detailed about how the Jets thoroughly wanted to evaluate whether Wilson was indeed their man. They apparently […]

Zach Wilson was the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and is expected to be the new franchise savior of the New York Jets. The Jets have seemingly been seeking this savior since Joe Namath, but Wilson has as good a chance as anyone to be it. Wilson has a giant arm, a […]

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson was just picked up with the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday. However, his mom was the one who stole the show at Wilson’s draft party. The surprising break-out star of last night’s NFL Draft was the mom of BYU QB Zach Wilson. pic.twitter.com/sZmX6wxjP0 — […]

Amid the ongoing 2021 NFL Draft proceedings, former NFL veteran Bart Scott immediately trolled New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson who was referred to as a “blue-collar, self-made guy” on ESPN Radio. He then expressed his disagreement with the statement by hilariously commenting about Wilson’s affluent uncle in business tycoon David Neeleman who reportedly served […]

Okay, gang. We are nearing the halfway point of the 2021 NFL draft, and with two days and three rounds through, it has already been a bit of a wild event thus far. The boos were flowing for commissioner Roger Goodell, Sean McVay is starting a true streak of legendary war rooms, and trades are […]

The New York Jets could be wheeling and dealing once again. New York owns the immensely valuable second pick of the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft (no. 34 overall)–set to resume on Friday. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Jets GM Joe Douglas has been the recipient of trade offers from numerous teams […]

The New York Jets officially turned the page on Thursday night by selecting former BYU QB Zach Wilson with the no. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The 21-year old Wilson possesses an enticing combination of arm talent, athleticism, instinctual play-making, and charisma. In fact, according to Connor Hughes of The Athletic, Wilson […]

To the surprise of absolutely nobody, new Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is the favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2021 after going No. 1 overall in the draft, according to BetOnline.ag. Lawrence will be the Day 1 starter in Jacksonville and will have the opportunity to put up big numbers under […]

The New York Jets made a major change this offseason when they decided to trade quarterback Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers. After rumors were swirling all offseason long that he could be moved, the franchise finally made the decision. That paved the road for them to take BYU standout quarterback Zach Wilson with the […]

The New York Jets have a new quarterback and through two picks, there have not been any surprises at the top of the 2021 NFL draft. Zach Wilson is the man. The Jacksonville Jaguars made the obvious choice by selecting Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 overall pick. The New York Jets followed […]

With the NFL Draft lingering around the corner, teams around the league are conducting last-second scouting reports on the players they want. It’s been highly speculated that the second overall pick will be Zach Wilson out of BYU, giving the New York Jets a new rookie quarterback to rebuild. With the odds of Wilson going […]

With the NFL Draft quickly approaching, all 32 teams are working to finalize their big boards before round one begins. For some, this includes the quarterback position. Quarterback is not only the most important position in football but perhaps, in all of sports. There have been and continue to be many teams that have been […]

All signs point to Zach Wilson hearing his name called second and landing with the New York Jets in the upcoming NFL Draft next week. According to NFL Network’s Aditi Kinkhabwala, Wilson is already getting his mental state right by asking some former Jets quarterbacks what it’s like playing for the Jets and under the […]

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After trading up from 12th overall to third in the 2021 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers have set themselves up to select a top-three prospect this year. In 2019, the 49ers made it all the way to the Super Bowl. However, they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, then in the following season, the […]

The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft takes place on April 29, and the New York Jets are likely to draft a new rookie quarterback. It seems that might be a forgone conclusion after the front office traded Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers, with general manager Joe Douglas essentially confirming as much on […]

The New York Jets are officially on the clock — well, sort of. With the Jacksonville Jaguars all but guaranteed to select former Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and the Jets recently trading veteran quarterback Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers, the clock is now ticking for New York to select its next quarterback of […]

It Hasn’t Happened Since The 1999 NFL Draft The last time the NFL Draft opened with three consecutive signal callers was in 1999. In ’99, the Browns selected Tim Couch first overall. The Eagles got Donovan McNabb second, and then the Bengals picked Akili Smith third. Couch and Smith ended up being massive busts, which […]