Former New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick blasted Zach Wilson, saying his time with the crew is “done” following one other depressing effort Thursday evening towards the Jacksonville Jaguars, which noticed him benched in favor of an undrafted former CFL signal-caller.
Discussing the Jets’ 19-3 loss on Amazon’s postgame present, Fitzpatrick stated it is clear the Jets do not “believe in the kid.”
“I just think unfortunately his career here is done, because he has lost the locker room,” Fitzpatrick stated. “He’s lost the guys. They have no confidence in him.”
Fitzpatrick additionally questioned Wilson’s dedication, saying he hasn’t given the Jets any cause to imagine he is the man to steer the franchise.
“He hasn’t really done anything for them to believe in him,” Fitzpatrick stated. “Just by the way that he plays, his passion for the game, and that’s what really bugs me and what bugged me about today.”
Fitzpatrick ended his rant by saying Wilson’s NFL career may not be over, however he’ll seemingly must proceed it “somewhere else” after being benched for the second time this season.
Wilson completed 9-of-18 for 92 yards, with zero touchdowns and an interception, averaging an abysmal 5.1 yards per reception on Thursday evening. The former No. 2 general choose began the second half however, after back-to-back three-and-outs, was changed by backup Chris Streveler.
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