Zach Wilson is embracing his Aaron Rodgers opportunity
Jets Quarterback Zach Wilson Embraces New Role as Backup to Aaron Rodgers
In his first comments since the end of last season, New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson expressed his readiness to embrace his role as a backup to Aaron Rodgers. After being benched in his second year as a starter, Wilson now finds himself in the company of the QB he has idolized.
“I can’t be bitter with the situation,” Wilson said. “I didn’t perform well.”
Wilson has known Rodgers for a few years and the two even spent time together in January in California before the trade. Wilson said that he is appreciative of Rodgers and how much he is willing to help him.
“I’m very appreciative of him and how much he is willing to help me because he doesn’t need to be that vocal,” Wilson said. “He is an amazing friend and, obviously, such an amazing quarterback. I am learning a lot of football.”
Wilson said he feels blessed to have the opportunity to learn from Rodgers and the Jets’ staff.
“At first, you’re not always happy about that but I’m extremely psyched that out of any quarterback we could have brought in, it was him,” Wilson said.
In his own words, Wilson said this has been a humbling experience, but he believes everything happens for a reason.
FAQs:
Q: Why did the Jets bench Zach Wilson?
A: Wilson was benched in his second year as a starter due to poor performance.
Q: Who is Wilson now backup to?
A: Wilson is now the backup quarterback to Aaron Rodgers.
Q: How long have Wilson and Rodgers known each other?
A: Wilson and Rodgers have known each other for a few years.
Q: Did Wilson spend time with Rodgers before the trade?
A: Yes, the two even spent time together in January in California before it was clear Rodgers was going to be a Jet.
Q: What does Wilson think of learning from Rodgers?
A: Wilson feels blessed to have the opportunity to learn from Rodgers and the Jets’ staff.
Q: How does Wilson feel about his new role as backup?
A: In his own words, Wilson said this has been a humbling experience but believes everything happens for a reason.
“Zach Wilson Seizes His Chance to Follow in Aaron Rodgers’ Footsteps”
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is coming to terms with his new role as backup to Aaron Rodgers after being benched in his second year as a starter. Speaking to the press for the first time since the end of last season, Wilson said, “I can’t be bitter with the situation. I didn’t perform well.”
In April, the Jets made a blockbuster trade for Rodgers, to the surprise of many. However, Wilson is embracing the opportunity to learn from his idol. “Of course I wish things had gone differently the past two years and I would have played amazing,” he said. “But I truly believe everything happens for a reason.”
Wilson and Rodgers have known each other for several years, and even spent time together in California in January. Wilson said, “At first you’re not always happy about that but I’m extremely psyched that out of any quarterback we could have brought in, it was him.”
Wilson acknowledged that this experience has been humbling. “This game will definitely do that to you,” he said. “I think everything happens for a reason. Am I going to have this opportunity to learn from the greatest quarterback of all time and this staff if things didn’t happen the way they did? I’m very optimistic about it.”
The young quarterback praised Rodgers for being a great mentor and friend. “He is an amazing friend and, obviously, such an amazing quarterback. I am learning a lot of football,” Wilson said.
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