Wilson believes he can overcome offensive woes: 'It's going to click'
Embattled New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson says he's improved since last season when he was benched twice.
"I feel like I'm in a good spot, and it sucks because we're not doing a lot offensively," Wilson said Wednesday, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini. "But progressively, each week, I feel more and more comfortable. I feel like I'm getting better. That's all you can do, really, in my eyes. If you're progressively working to improve and get better, it's going to click at some point."
Wilson has failed to throw a touchdown in four of his seven starts since replacing Aaron Rodgers after the team's season opener. The Jets' offense has only found the end zone thrice in the last four games.
Despite the Jets' offensive woes, head coach Robert Saleh refuted reports that ownership has instructed him to continue starting the 24-year-old passer.
"No, we're on the same page with that," Saleh said. "So, any conspiracy theory that might be out there, we're on the same page."
While Saleh said "there are a lot of things (Wilson) can do better," he pointed out that the quarterback's supporting cast also needs to improve.
Wilson has thrown for 1,600 yards, five touchdowns, and five interceptions while posting a 75.4 quarterback rating.
The BYU product has flashed moments of productive potential, outplaying reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes by passing for 245 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4.
New York's (4-4) playoff ambitions remain achievable, but Wilson said the offense needs to bring more to the table to complement the defense, which is a top-10 unit and allowing an average of 312 yards and 19.5 points per game.
"As an offense, we know it's close. It sucks because we keep saying 'close.' I get sick of that, and I know everybody else does, too. But we really are," Wilson said.
Tim Boyle and Trevor Siemian - who's on the practice roster - are the team's other quarterback options. Rodgers, who continues to aggressively rehab a torn Achilles tendon, admitted he's unlikely to return in the near future.
The Jets take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday Night Football in Week 10.
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