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Nick Bosa reveals confidence level in Brock Purdy amid 49ers 3-0 start

September 22, 2023

The San Francisco 49ers continued their winning ways Thursday night, cruising to their 13th straight regular-season win and improving their undefeated record with quarterback Brock Purdy under center.

The 49ers are now 8-0 in the regular season when Purdy starts. The second-year QB was efficient as can be against the New York Giants, throwing for 310 yards and two touchdowns. It was his first 300-yard regular season game and eighth with multiple touchdown passes.

With each week and each win, Purdy further solidifies himself as the 49ers’ guy. Nick Bosa loves what he’s seeing from last year’s Mr. Irrelevant.

“I’m extremely confident in him and I know when I see him after games he’s never too high, never too low,” Bosa said, via Michael Nowels. “So even when there are plays out there that he misses he’s very keen on trying to make those improvements but he still had an amazing day.”

The 49ers can afford to miss some plays in games like Thursday. The defense absolutely dominated the Giants’ offense, putting pressure on Daniel Jones all night. Bosa notched his first sack of the season and the 49ers held the Giants to 150 yards of total offense.

It is incredible to see a late-round pick like Brock Purdy look so fluid in an NFL offense. Purdy won’t give you 300-yard performances weekly, but he does what he needs to do to help the 49ers win and lets the stars of the team take care of the rest.

The 49ers are no doubt a legitimate contender for the Super Bowl and are showing why every week.

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49ers’ Kyle Shanahan addresses Deebo Samuel rib injury concerns

September 22, 2023

There was a brief moment of panic for San Francisco 49ers fans during their 30-12 victory over the New York Giants on Thursday night, as star wide receiver Deebo Samuel was down on the turf in pain with an apparent injury after a catch-and-run in the fourth quarter. Samuel walked into the blue medical tent and later returned to action, seemingly easing the concerns of fans despite fears of a rib injury. After the game, Samuel spoke about the injury, downplaying any fears of a rib injury.

“I actually fell on the ball. I thought it was my ribs, I think the wind got knocked out of me but after going in the tent everything checked out fine I was good.”

Some thought after watching the play that it looked like Samuel and fallen on the ball, a sentiment that the 49ers wideout confirmed while speaking to reporters.

Samuel added that “everything checked out fine” when he was in the medical tent. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was also asked about Samuel and if he’ll need x-rays on his ribs, per The East Bay Times.

“I don’t know. I’m sure, but it was good that he came back in, which usually means you’re hoping it’s positive. But I know he’s sore right now and we’ll have to check that out.”

Shanahan acknowledged that Samuel is “sore”, which implies that there could be some sort of rib injury going on. However, it’s certainly good news that he was able to return to the game for the 49ers.

It was a massive game for Samuel, who tallied a game-high 129 receiving yards and a touchdown against the Giants.

With 10 days until the 49ers play another game, Samuel should have plenty of time to rest his body.

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Jimmy Garoppolo’s net worth in 2023

September 22, 2023

Jimmy Garoppolo’s net worth in 2023 is $55 million. Garoppolo is a veteran quarterback playing in his 10th season in the NFL. After spending three years as the backup of Tom Brady, Garoppolo became the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, reaching the Super Bowl in the 2019 season. In 2023, the Las Vegas Raiders brought Garoppolo in as their starter. Let’s dig into Jimmy Garoppolo’s net worth in 2023.

Jimmy Garoppolo’s net worth in 2023 (estimate): $55 million

 

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Jimmy Garoppolo’s net worth in 2023 is $55 million. This is according to numerous outlets, including Celebrity Net Worth.

Garoppolo was born in Arlington Heights, Ill., in 1991. He played high school football and baseball in Rolling Meadows, Ill., and almost became a professional baseball pitcher. Fortunately, he chose to pursue football at the next level after his successful stint as quarterback for his high school. He did not get much attention from elite colleges, so he attended Eastern Illinois.

Garoppolo spent four years at this relatively small college and played well there. He won numerous awards, especially during his last couple of seasons in college. He broke the record for career pass completions, previously held by Tony Romo.

Jimmy Garoppolo is drafted by the Patriots

Upon entering the 2014 NFL Draft, he was not rated as a star quarterback prospect. Thus, Garoppolo fell to the 62nd pick and went right into the hands of the New England Patriots. The Patriots had Tom Brady but needed a backup and a potential replacement. In his first season, Jimmy G featured in six games. All six appearances were due to huge leads held by the Patriots, which made coach Bill Belichick rest Brady. Notably, Garoppolo linked with Rob Gronkowski for a touchdown on his first drive.

Garoppolo won a Super Bowl in his rookie season. The Patriots played the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl and won by four points. Garoppolo was, according to USA TODAY Sports, credited with helping the defense prepare for Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.

Garoppolo’s next season was not as notable, but in his third season with the Patriots, he did get a limited opportunity. Due to Deflategate, the scandal in which Tom Brady was included, Garoppolo was made a starter for a few games. He played well in the first two, but a shoulder injury at the end of the second game sidelined him for the next two games. As he came back, so did Brady, and that was, more or less, the end of his Patriots stint. He did win one more ring that season but did not play in the playoffs.

Jimmy Garoppolo is traded to the 49ers

During the 2017 season, he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers. His best success with the 49ers came during the 2019 run to the Super Bowl, where the squad ultimately fell to the Kansas City Chiefs. Garoppolo became a starter almost right away before he solidified his place in that 2019 season.

He signed a five-year extension with the 49ers in February 2019, worth around $137.5 million. Unfortunately for him, his 2020 season was cut short to just six games, and the 49ers drafted young quarterback Trey Lance in the 2021 NFL Draft to be the quarterback of the future.

Jimmy Garoppolo signs with the Raiders

On March 17, 2023, the Las Vegas Raiders signed Garoppolo to a three-year, $67.5 million contract. The signing reunited Garoppolo with head coach Josh McDaniels, who coached him in New England.

Jimmy Garoppolo endorsements

Garoppolo’s endorsements include Nike, Jordan Brand, Bose, New Era, and Men’s Wearhouse. He also wore Levi’s jeans in a GQ spot in 2019. Both his endorsements and lucrative contracts have contributed to a considerable net worth.

Were you at all stunned by Jimmy Garoppolo’s net worth in 2023?

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Daniel Jones addresses Giants’ embarrassing first-half struggles after loss to 49ers

September 22, 2023

It’s been a tough first three weeks of the season for the New York Giants — but the first half of each contest has been an absolute nightmare for Daniel Jones’ team.

In Week 1, the Giants trailed the Dallas Cowboys 26-0 at halftime. In Week 2, the Arizona Cardinals opened up a 20-0 lead at half. And on Thursday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3, the Giants found themselves down 17-6 through the first two quarters.

“It’s not what we are trying to do, so we have to find a way to figure that out,” Jones said after his team fell to 1-2 on Thursday night, per NFL.com’s Kevin Patra. “Execute better early in the game, finish in the end zone, take advantage of opportunities, but it comes down to making plays and executing better in those situations.”

The fact this team has been down by double digits in each of its three contests to open the 2023 season is concerning, but the fact they were able to make the comeback against the Cardinals is impressive. Still, something needs to change if this team hopes to return to playoff action.

“We didn’t create a rhythm,” Jones continued, per Patra. “We didn’t execute, didn’t take advantage of our opportunities. Certainly it is a good defense. It’s a good team. When you’re playing good teams, you can’t afford to do that. We didn’t play well enough.”

The Giants defense let them down again in the first half, allowing the Niners to score on three of their four first-half drives. But head coach Brian Daboll gave credit where it was due afterwards.

“We went down there and got points,” Daboll explained when asked about another deficit at half. “Obviously, you want to start fast. That’s a heck of a team. It usually comes down to making plays when you have an opportunity to make plays. They did a good job, give them credit. That’s a heck of a football team there.”

Daniel Jones and his team will look to turn things around in Week 4, when the Seattle Seahawks visit MetLife Stadium for Monday Night Football on Oct. 2.

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NFL picks, predictions, odds for Week 3: Patriots take down Jets

September 22, 2023

Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season was a wild one, and we kicked off the next slate with the New York Giants against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night. The 49ers took care of business against the banged-up Giants, and now without further ado, let’s get to the rest our NFL Week 3 picks, predictions, and odds series.

In the second week of the NFL season, we learned that the Philadelphia Eagles are still good, while the Chicago Bears are still not. We eased back on the panic meter for Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills but cranked it up to 11 for Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, and Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers.

This week was a roller coaster of emotions for many teams, filled with incredible highs and brutal lows. On one side, the New York Giants got outscored 60-0 through six quarters before coming back to win. On the other, the Cleveland Browns suffered a devastating Nick Chubb injury on Monday Night Football. We even saw both sides in the span of a few minutes in one game when the Denver Broncos hit a Hail Mary to have a chance to win but couldn’t convert the 2-point conversion.

Week 2 also got a bit easier to predict after we had a week of data to go on. In Week 1, we went 9-7 straight-up and 6-10 against the spread here. Just a week later, though, things got a lot better. When the dust settled, we were 11-5 straight up and 10-4-2 against the spread. That’s making money!

Previous NFL Picks & Predictions: Week 1 | Week 2

So, let’s get right to the NFL Week 3 picks, predictions, and odds.

Courtesy of FanDuel, here are the NFL odds

NFL Week 3 Picks, Predictions, Odds

New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers (-10.5)

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The Giants allowed 60 points this season before scoring a single one of their own. Yes, coming back and beating the Cardinals on the road showed moxie, but come on, it was the Cardinals! Plus, it was a pyrrhic victory for the G Men, as losing Saquon Barkley for any time at all will be a massive blow for this team. I have faith the Giants will get back on track at some point in the near future, but on Thursday, 3,000 miles from home, that’s not when it will happen, so the Giants-49ers pick here goes with the home team.

Pick: 49ers 28-13

Update: This pick was almost right on the money, with the 49ers earning a 30-12 win over the Giants

Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns (-3.5)

The Browns are a better team than the Titans from an overall talent perspective. However, Tennessee is also a team that knows exactly who it is and plays to its strengths. Cleveland is the exact opposite, and without Nick Chubb, they could have an even bigger personality crisis in Week 3. This will be a game where Derrick Henry rolls and Ryan Tannehill does just enough, while Deshaun Watson will try to do too much to make up for losing Chuub, which is why the Titans can not only cover but take this one straight-up.

Pick: Titans 20-19

Los Angeles Chargers (-1.5) at Minnesota Vikings

It’s only Week 3 of the NFL season, but we already may have the matchup between the two most disappointing teams in the league on tap. These two 2022 playoff teams are already both 0-2 at this point after some wild games. While they’ve each found different ways to lose, they’ve both lost in bad ways. The good news for Vikings or Chargers fans is that someone has to win this game. (No ties please!) So, with no real belief in either of these teams, give me the better quarterback in Justin Herbert.

Pick: Chargers 33-30

New England Patriots (-2.5) at New York Jets

Welcome to the Zach Wilson Era for the Jets, where one of the most talented rosters in the NFL is a home dog against a mediocre 0-2 division rival. The Patriots have lost twice, but they’ve put up a solid fight both times against two of the best teams in the league (Eagles and Dolphins) right now. Bill Belichick will make Wilson’s life miserable on Sunday, and Mac Jones and the offense will do just enough to get into scoring range a few times. The Pats will come away with their first win of the season by more than a field goal.

Pick: Patriots 20-10

Buffalo Bills (-6.5) at Washington Commanders

The Commanders are scrappy, and Sam Howell does seem like he’s improving on every drive. That’s why Washington is a trendy sleeper upset pick this week. However, Josh Allen got smacked in the face in Week 1 and showed that he learned his lesson in Week 2 by destroying the Raiders. Allen may not be able to keep up his responsible game-manager act all season, but he should be able to do it for a few more weeks, which means the Bills play within themselves and smoke the Commanders.

Pick: Bills 33-13

Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars (-8.5)

The Jaguars haven’t quite looked like the playoff team many predicted this season in a shaky win over the Colts and an even shakier loss to the Chiefs. Still, playing the Texans at home is a perfect time and place to get right, and Trevor Lawrence and company will take advantage of that. That said, this is a division game, the Jaguars don’t have a distinct home-field advantage, and 0-2 teams historically do well against the spread in Week 3. That’s why I’ll take the Jaguars to win and the Texans to cover.

Pick: Jaguars 21-17

Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens (-7.5)

Anthony Richardson was looking like a real weapon for the Colts before he left last week’s game with a concussion. Gardner Minshew came in and played well to preserve the victory, and now he may start in Week 3 as the rookie QB is still in concussion protocol as of Wednesday. No matter who starts, though, the Ravens look like one of the most dangerous teams in the league, and Lamar Jackson is performing even better than in his MVP season. The Ravens should continue their winning ways this week.

Pick: Ravens 24-12

Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions (-3.5)

The Lions came back to earth in Week 2, losing to the Seahawks, while the Falcons pulled off a miraculous comeback vs. the Packers. This makes this week’s spreads for these teams much more realistic than last week’s. So, despite the Falcons’ running game’s excellent chance of dominating the Lions’ defense, the Lions will have too much firepower in the passing game, and they’ll take this one.

Pick: Lions 21-16

New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers (-2)

Both these teams have looked different by the quarter at times this season. At times they’ve both looked solid, and at other times sketchy. In fairness, the Packers have looked better for longer this season, but that’s not a ringing endorsement. Ultimately, this game will come down to which units win their head-to-head battles, and the Saints’ defense is the only elite unit on the field Sunday. That’s why I’ll take them to upset the Packers in this week’s NFL picks, predictions, and odds column.

Pick: Saints 24-23

Denver Broncos at Miami Dolphins (-6.5)

Pour some out for Russell Wilson in what may be his final start for the Broncos. We all knew Sean Payton would have a short leash on his QB this year, and after blowing double-digit leads twice in Week 2, this could be the end of Russ in the Mile High City. The Dolphins look too good right now, and there are few places tougher to play than down in the sweltering heat of South Beach early in the season. This one shouldn’t be all that close.

Pick: Dolphins 34-19

Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks (-6)

Bryce Young may have been the No. 1 overall pick this year, but the QB doesn’t look ready for primetime yet. The Panthers haven’t gotten anything going on offense this season, and it won’t get any better against the Seahawks. This is a team that got a wake-up call in Week 1 and responded nicely in Week 2. In Week 3, they should take care of business against a bad team.

Pick: Seahawks 23-9

Chicago Bears at Kansas City Chiefs (-12.5)

This is a big number that seems like a trap. Road teams are doing well this season, 0-2 teams do well against the spread in Week 3, and the Bears did have some preseason hype while the Chiefs haven’t hit their stride yet. Maybe this is the game where Matt Eberflus finally lets Justin Fields be Justin Fields and runs the old-school Wing-T offense that takes advantage of the Bears QB’s strengths. Maybe this is the game where Patrick Mahomes finally gets on the same page as his young WRs and the Chiefs’ offense clicks. I have more faith in the latter than the former, so I’ll give the points, even at the big number.

Pick: Chiefs 35-13

Dallas Cowboys (-12.5) at Arizona Cardinals

The Cowboys have outscored the football teams from the state of New Jersey 70-10 this season. Their defense is incredible, and the offense — while still a work in progress — is starting to come along nicely. The Cardinals have played the Commanders and Giants tough in two losses, but it seems clear that the Cowboys are a notch above those two teams. I hate giving 25 points in two games (see above), but I just see another Cowboys rout here.

Pick: Cowboys 27-3

Pittsburgh Steelers at Las Vegas Raiders (-2.5)

This is another matchup of two teams that didn’t look good at all last week on offense. The difference is that the Steelers’ defense propped the team up and led to a win, while the entire Raiders roster folded in the Bills’ blowout. In Week 3, this is another case of betting on the best unit when everything else seems pretty even, which is why the new Steel Curtain will carry the day.

Pick: Steelers 17-16

Philadelphia Eagles (-4.5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The argument against the Buccaneers winning last week was that Baker Mayfield is an inconsistent QB. Tampa Bay’s defense is good, though, and Mike Evans made his quarterback look great with some incredible plays. Still, the root argument holds, and the Eagles are just the team to expose Mayfield in primetime on the first of two Monday Night Football games.

Pick: Eagles 28-19

Los Angeles Rams at Cincinnati Bengals (-2.5)

The Bengals are struggling this year as Joe Burrow’s injuries and rust are proving hard to shake. On the other side of the equation, the Rams are one of the year’s biggest surprises so far, winning in Week 1 and giving the 49ers a tough time in Week 2. The bright lights and the fired-up Paycor Stadium crowd are just what the doctor ordered for Burrow this week, though, and “Joe Shiesty” will make his 2023 debut, looking like the Bengals quarterback of old.

Pick: Bengals 24-21

Establish the Pass Podcast Week 3 Predictions

Matchup Blake Dillon
NYG @ SF 49ers 49ers
TEN @ CLE Browns Browns
IND @ BAL Ravens Ravens
DEN @ MIA Dolphins Dolphins
NE @ NYJ Jets Patriots
BUF @ WSH Bills Bills
ATL @ DET Lions Falcons
NO @ GB Packers Packers
HOU @ JAX Jaguars Jaguars
LAC @ MIN Chargers Chargers
CAR @ SEA Seahawks Seahawks
DAL @ ARI Cowboys Cowboys
CHI @ KC Chiefs Chiefs
PIT @ LV Raiders Steelers
PHI @ TB Eagles Eagles
LAR @ CIN Rams Rams
Record 16-16 18-14

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Why 49ers OT Trent Williams wasn’t ejected after throwing punch at Giants player

September 22, 2023

The San Francisco 49ers made light work of the New York Giants in Week 3, beating the NFC East side 30-12. This scoreline led to little drama, especially in the second half, but there were some fireworks right before the half. That’s when 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams punched Giants defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson in the face. Both players got penalties and Williams, a 10-time Pro Bowler, didn’t get ejected by referee Shawn Hochuli and his crew. After the game, the NFL (kind of) explained why.

Following the big 49ers’ Week 3 win, Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) pool reporter Matt Barrows from The Athletic got to sit down with NFL Senior Vice President of Officiating, Walt Anderson, and ask him about the incident and why Williams got to stay in the game.

“When we have a flag thrown on the field for unnecessary roughness, members of the officiating department are able to review the available video, Rule 19, to determine if there is a flagrant action that should result in disqualification,” Anderson explained. “We ended up looking at the video we had available to us, and we just didn’t see anything that rose to the level of flagrant.”

Barrows presses Anderson on how what looked like a closed fist punch to the facemask didn’t rise to the level of flagrant. Eventually, Anderson admitted that “We couldn’t confirm that 100 percent from the standpoint of was it truly a closed fist strike, we just couldn’t determine that.

From the looks of it to a non-referee, it sure looks like a closed fist punch, but to Shawn Hoculi and the NFL officials, Trent Williams didn’t punch A’Shawn Robinson directly in the face, so he got to stay in the game.

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Trent Williams’ hilarious take on punch to A’Shawn Robinson after 49ers win vs. Giants

September 22, 2023

The San Francisco 49ers blew out the New York Giants 30-12 on Thursday Night Football in Week 3, and things got heated between the two teams right before the end of the first half.

Although it looked like 49ers’ offensive lineman Trent Williams threw a punch at Giants’ pass rusher A’Shawn Robinson, he downplayed the incident after the victory.

“I don’t think so,” Williams said when asked if he expects to be fined or suspended for the fracas before the half, per The Athletic’s Matt Barrows. “It was a love tap. It wasn’t that hard.”

The small scuffle broke out as the Niners were trying to take a knee to run out the clock. Williams took offense when Robinson shoved his teammate, offensive guard Aaron Banks, and Williams retaliated with a two-hand shove.

Robinson then appeared to throw a jab towards Williams, who caught his opponent with a punch to the facemask.

Williams and Robinson “have been enemies since Robinson was in LA,” and although the punch didn’t lead to an ejection, there could still be a suspension or fine coming.

Offsetting penalties were called on both Williams and Robinson, and referee Shaun Hochuli was forced to stop players on both teams from heading to the locker room in order to get one more play off before the half.

Clearly, there is no love lost between the two NFC clubs, and tempers were flaring in the Week 3 Thursday Night Football showdown.

But it was the 49ers who came out on top, remaining unbeaten at 3-0 while sending the Giants home 1-2. Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel scored a touchdown each, while Brock Purdy threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns.

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Jalin Hyatt’s snap count in blowout loss to 49ers will frustrate Giants fans

September 22, 2023

Coach Brian Daboll opted to prioritize the New York Giants’ rushing game and quarterback protection over anything else. It looked like they were compensating a little bit too much for the absence of Saquon Barkley. This meant that their weapons like Jalin Hyatt could not play a lot during their NFL Week 3 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Playing time is crucial in the development of a rookie but he did not have the luxury of it in this game.

Jalin Hyatt only played 15 snaps against the 49ers. This was so that Brian Daboll and the Giants could use their run game more and protect Daniel Jones which is why Daniel Bellinger played 28 snaps during NFL Week 3. It also meant that the 21-year-old receiver only ran 13 routes for the team, per Connor Hughes SNY TV.

Hyatt ran six go routes, sprinted four times to the corner, and shifted to the post twice. The Giants wide receiver also executed a single in route before getting called back in the bench.

This risk did not end well for New York. They only got to rush for 29 yards throughout the whole match. The unfortunate and sad-looking cherry on top was that Bellinger only ran a single route against the 49ers. Their supposed goal of quarterback protection was also not met. Jones was sacked twice in the game and made hasty passes after throwing them in under 2.5 seconds.

There is still so much to learn from this NFL Week 3 matchup. Will the Giants turn things around heading into Week 4?

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49ers’ Nick Bosa pours cringe fuel on Giants offense with honest assessment of higlight play

September 22, 2023

The New York Giants’ offense led by Daniel Jones looked lost in NFL Week 3. Although the squad was missing Saquon Barkley, other parts of Brian Daboll’s offense just were not cutting it against the San Francisco 49ers. It even came to a point where Nick Bosa got one of the fastest sacks of the season so far. He unveiled how predictable the offense was during their matchup, via Cam Inman of the East Bay Times.

“That was clutch. I’ll take a gimmie all day,” Nick Bosa said after getting the sack on Daniel Jones. The 49ers’ secondary was having a field day during their NFL Week 3 game. They limited the Giants to just 150 total yards for the game.
Kyle Shanahan knew that the rushing game would be awful without Saquon Barkley. But, he still deployed schematics to prevent any of the Giants running backs or tight ends from scoring. This resulted in Brian Daboll’s squad just getting 29 rushing yards throughout the full four quarters of the game.
More than that, they also hampered the team from advancing the ball. The 49ers limited the Giants to only 10 first downs and 3.3 yards per play. This allowed their offense powered by Brock Purdy to dominate scoring by notching 5.7 yards on each set that they ran.  Last-minute efforts were also cut short by the Niners’ secondary. New York only had a three out of 12 third down efficiency. To top it off, they knocked the wind out of the opponents’ quarterback twice in the game.
A probable Super Bowl contender is slowly rising in the Bay Area.

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Jets’ Zach Wilson gets 100% real on possibility of team adding another quarterback

September 22, 2023

After a blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys, it might be easy for New York Jets fans to give up on quarterback Zach Wilson. After all, most of them already did last season. But the organization is clearly clinging to hope that Aaron Rodgers’ tutelage can spark a genuine turnaround.

That hope appears to be masquerading as confidence, considering the Jets have not brought in an outside QB to compete for the starting job. Wilson is doing his best not to get swept up in such speculation and is instead focused on proving that he is the right man to lead New York through this unforeseen storm.

“I actually don’t look at it like that. For me, I’m the guy right now,” he said, per Harrison Glaser, when asked if he takes the front office’s inactivity as a show of faith. “My numbers called, so I’m gonna go out there & do everything I can for this offense. That’s not something I really need to worry about, because right now I’ve got all the guys in the locker room behind me. I just got to lay my trust in those guys & go play football.”

The last part of Wilson’s soundbite is especially interesting given that players in the locker room were rumored to have soured on the 24-year-old during last season. Things certainly could have changed since, though. Coaches, and Aaron Rodgers himself, continue to publicly endorse him. The Jets only elevated veteran Tim Boyle from the practice squad to serve as his backup, instead of pursuing a bigger name like Carson Wentz or Jameis Winston.

While the affirmation is nice, it has not yet changed anything on the field. Zach Wilson completed 12-of-27 passes for 170 yards and one touchdown, while throwing three interceptions last Sunday against the Cowboys. A home game versus the New England Patriots in Week 3 presents its own challenges.

If the young signal-caller does not veer course immediately, the Jets will be expected to seek other options. Fans will have to see if this positive attitude finally yields positive results.

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