It’s been a swift fall from grace for New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson as he has gone from the No. 2 overall pick to being benched in favor of Aaron Rodgers in just two seasons. And with Rodgers now leading the team, he’s going to have to take a back seat for at least the next few seasons.
During BetRivers podcast on Monday, iconic sports radio host Mike Francesa had a blunt message for Zach Wilson as he enters this first season with Aaron Rodgers taking over as the team’s starting quarterback.
“He is going to have to suck it up, practice, practice, practice, hustle, learn and all that time just keep his mouth shut. He has been handed a very, very tough road to travel. Maybe he comes out the other side, maybe he doesn’t. If it does, it’ll be a hell of a story,” Francesa said according to the New York Post.
“He earned the place he’s got now. He was that bad. So, he has got to put in the time, learn his craft, work on his footwork, learn how to quarterback. He’s going to get a chance to watch and see how one of the greatest quarterbacks in history prepares.”
It’s a pretty brutal assessment of the situation, for sure. It will be interesting to see how Wilson responds to the adversity he’s facing.
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