The recruitment of Rodgers to the NY team has nudged Wilson down the quarterback hierarchy. The seasoned player is set to be the Jets' leading QB in 2023, provided he stays fit. This comes despite the Jets having selected Wilson as their second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Following a string of lackluster performances throughout the previous season, calls for his replacement grew louder, leading to a loss of faith in Wilson. The young quarterback had once pledged to give any veteran QB the Jets brought on board a hard time during practice, unaware then that this would be someone he greatly admires. He had stayed silent following the monumental trade, but this Friday, the 23-year-old broke his silence on the issue.
The former BYU Cougar star conceded that he could never have been thrilled about not being the Jets' main man. However, he voiced excitement about the trade, also disclosing that he had spent time with Rodgers prior to the emergence of the trade discussions. Surprisingly, the acquisition of Rodgers could potentially turn out to be a boon for Wilson's career, as he will now be operating in the shadow of a four-time MVP who ranks among the most successful quarterbacks in the game's history.
