Garrett Wilson chose sarcasm to respond to Willie Gay’s diss about the Jets’ passing game.
But Wilson closed by making it crystal clear exactly what he thinks about Gay’s suggestion that the Jets are looking to depend on their running game.
Gay, a linebacker on the Chiefs, whom the Jets host Sunday night, had a blunt response when asked on Tuesday about what he sees in the Jets offense and struggling quarterback Zach Wilson. “Of course, man, that wasn’t meant to be funny or anything, but [Aaron Rodgers] got hurt and it turned into a team where, like, panic mode almost. That’s what I see at least. They’ve got great running backs, so now they’re just trying to pound it, pound and ground like they did. … I feel like that’s their game plan.”Noah K. Murray-NY PostZach Wilson has been disastrous quickly filling in for Rodgers, owning a 52.4 completion percentage and 57.
The Jets’ running game has likewise scuffled out of the gate, with just 274 yards, the 10th-fewest in the league, and one touchdown.most notably from team legend Joe NamathAnd for the Jets’ opponents, it’s become hard not to notice, and perhaps revel in the opportunity to feast against this offense.
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