The New York Jets have struggled on offense so far this season, scoring just two touchdowns in the past three and a half games – one of which the Philadelphia Eagles allowed them to score intentionally. But despite the struggles, it doesn’t sound like the team will be making any changes at quarterback or play-caller.
During his press conference this week, New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh made it clear that while the team might make some personnel changes on the offensive side of the ball, that will not include quarterback Zach Wilson or offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.
“Nothing with the quarterback, nothing with the play caller, we are looking at things with regards to, schematically, things we can do differently, trying to find ways to feature more of the things our guys are comfortable with,” Saleh said. “As far as meetings go, meeting structure, practice habits, practice plans, we’re looking at everything. As far as personnel changes, we’re looking at some personnel changes, which I’m going to keep here with me, but we’re looking across the board to see if we can find a way to generate some offense.”
It’s pretty shocking that the Jets wouldn’t consider a quarterback change with veteran Nathan Peterman on the roster, and the NFL world had a lot to say about that on social media as a result.
Robert Saleh quadrupling down on Zach Wilson is hysterical https://t.co/ST1G8MQgTW
— Noonan (@the_real_dgraz) November 13, 2023
Zach Wilson ranks 29th in YPA, 31st in TD Rate, 33rd in EPA per play, and 32nd in CPOE. I doubt Trevor Siemian/Tim Boyle are the answer but it's incredible neither has gotten the chance to prove it yet. I don't understand what the Jets have to lose at this point. https://t.co/eYN9rkjObq
— Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) November 13, 2023
Singed Cook and Hardman and couldn’t/can’t find a way to utilize them. Wasted a 2nd overall pick on a player that isn’t your longterm answer. https://t.co/54d9rbsLBE
— LION VCHII (@K_Xavachi) November 14, 2023
He's soooooo close to getting it
— Joe Kunkle (@OptionsHawk) November 13, 2023
They made their own bed on this one. Rodgers went down first series of the season – its not like they haven't had plenty of time to address QB. Vikings win a couple with no-practice guy, Texans beat Cincy with a rookie, but the Jets struggle to get to 12 pts vs the Raiders?
— Chris T. (@ChrisTomshine) November 13, 2023
Makes sense. I have a sinus infection, but instead of using medicine I'm getting a Mani/Pedi
— Rusty Anderson (@krustya_98) November 13, 2023
Let Aaron call the plays.
— LordWhiteWalker (@LordWhiteWalker) November 13, 2023
The Jets currently rank No. 30 in the NFL in terms of scoring offense out of 32 teams with just 16 points per game. Wilson ranks near the bottom of the league in most passing categories.
