{"id":54686,"date":"2021-04-29T20:53:35","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T00:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jetnation.com\/?p=54686"},"modified":"2021-05-02T23:55:44","modified_gmt":"2021-05-03T03:55:44","slug":"drafted-zach-wilson-a-closer-look-at-the-jets-new-qb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/2021\/04\/29\/drafted-zach-wilson-a-closer-look-at-the-jets-new-qb\/","title":{"rendered":"Drafted: Zach Wilson; A Closer Look at the Jets new QB"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many, long awaited months, Jets fans engaged in banter across several platforms, all with the same topic, \u201cWho will be the next Jets\u2019 quarterback?\u201d And now we have the answer, and it\u2019s been the most obvious one if you have watched any football media for the last month: Zach Wilson from BYU.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before we get into what Zach Wilson will bring to New York, first I will give my two cents on the pick and how I had him stacked against the other options, Justin Fields and Trey Lance. In terms of overall player rankings, Zach Wilson was my 7th overall player, while Fields was 6th, and Lance was 11th. That means it was a 2-man race in my opinion for the pick, splitting hairs between Fields and Wilson. Now, when you get into those small details that separate the two top-tier prospects, using my own imperfect and ever-improving grading system, it truly became a tighter race than I originally thought. Fields beat out Wilson by .1 point, and the only separation was leadership. Not knocking Wilson\u2019s leadership (I rated it an A), but Fields is someone I\u2019ve seen display a level of leadership, over the course of several seasons that is unmatched, and for that he received an A+. So, for as much as I love Fields and his ability, I\u2019m equally as excited that Zach Wilson is now a New York Jet, and I\u2019m also intrigued to see what the future holds for both he and Fields alike. The decade long debate (hopefully) begins now.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now that that is out of the way, let\u2019s talk about what truly matters. Zach Wilson brings a unique skill set along with him from Provo, Utah to Florham Park, New Jersey. His innate ability to throw on the run is what is most attractive about his game. He can make high-difficulty throws appear easy and can change up his launch point with multiple arm angles to get the best throw every time. When you combine those two exceptional traits, it\u2019s no mystery why Mike LaFleur would see him as the best option to lead his offense. His upper-level mobility is just an added bonus, as he can slide away from pressure with ease, taking off downfield for big gains if the opportunity presents itself. With the expectation of more zone run concepts, and more play-action than we saw under the previous coaching staff (no need for names here), Zach Wilson provides a clear upgrade over former quarterback Sam Darnold in several key areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diving deeper into Wilson\u2019s game, you notice moments incorporated within his plays that other top QBs in the NFL display. First, for me, I see a ton of Kyler Murray when he passes the ball, particularly on deep throws, where his compact release and flick of the wrist nearly mirror that of the former #1 overall selection of the Arizona Cardinals.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This throws from Zach Wilson just screams Kyler Murray to me. The quick release, the footwork, the easy spiral with limited effort. A less-athletic Kyler Murray is a great comp for Wilson. #Jets<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qO2Y5VBcIz<\/a><\/p>\n

— Dylan Tereman (@DTereman) April 3, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n