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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 16: A general view of New Meadowlands Stadium during a preseason game between the New York Jets and the New York Giants on August 16, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Andrew Burton / Getty Images)
After a 10–3 loss to the Patriots on November 20, the Jets benched Zack Wilson in favor of Mike White.
According to Jack Blatt of The AthleticThe Jets’ locker room was “ecstatic” when they learned that White was replacing Wilson as the team’s starting quarterback.
Blatt also said that when Wilson replaced White a few weeks later, several teammates “openly grumbled” in meetings.
This report should not be shocking. Wilson lost support in the locker room due to his poor play and inability to accept accountability for the offense’s shortcomings.
Wilson finished his sophomore year with 1,688 passing yards, six touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
Meanwhile, White had 1,192 passing yards, three touchdowns, and four interceptions while appearing in five fewer games.
The Jets are expected to be in the market for a quarterback this offseason. Perhaps they will pursue a veteran like Derek Carr or Jimmy Garoppolo.
As for Wilson, he’ll need to show tremendous growth as a player and leader if he’s going to win back the trust of his teammates.
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