LEASH IS OFF!!!! Wilson to RIP IT for rest of season

[92ShaunEllis92]

New York Jets QB Zach Wilson says he's 'overthinking' throws, needs to 'rip it' over final 12 games

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets rookie Zach Wilson, who leads the NFL with nine interceptions, vows to take a let-'er-rip mentality into the final 12 games of the season.

Wilson has used his powerful right arm to make highlight-film throws downfield, but he's struggling with short passes because he's not playing instinctively.

"I would just say I'm overthinking them," he said Tuesday on a videoconference call with reporters. "I would just say, to an extent, I'm aiming the throw rather than just throwing it, like I've always done my whole life." 

Wilson said he's so consumed with learning new things that it's causing him to be "a little robotic, and I think sometimes that's how those throws come out. I'm aiming them. I just have to throw it and rip it."

In Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, Wilson misfired on a handful of shorter throws, including two screen passes. He struggled throughout the game, especially in the first quarter, as the Jets dropped to 1-4 at their bye week.

The Jets return to action Oct. 24 against the New England Patriots (2-3) on the road. Except for a dazzling second half in the Jets' Week 4 overtime win over the Tennessee Titans, Wilson's rookie year has fallen short of expectations. His Total QBR is only 23.9, which ranks him 31st out of 32 qualified passers.

Wilson, drafted second overall, insisted there's nothing wrong with his mechanics, but he has completed only 61% of his passes that travel 10 air yards or less -- 27th in the league, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

On Monday, coach Robert Saleh took a positive approach, noting how Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen struggled in his first five starts as a rookie in 2018. He noted that Allen's stats were "damn near identical to what our young kid is going through."

Wilson appreciated the vote of confidence, but he's not looking for ways to justify his slow start.

"I don't want to feel like I have to make an excuse for myself of why I'm not getting the job done," he said. "I understand that, and I understand it's a process and having perspective, but I have also a high expectation for myself and my ability to make plays and all that different kind of things."

The Jets have little choice but to stick with Wilson because their top backup, Mike White, has no regular-season experience. They're rebuilding, and the organization is willing to ride out the bumps with the former BYU star.

"Everybody believes in him," center Connor McGovern said.

Wilson, planning to return home to Utah over the four-day break, said he will use the down time to study tape and consult with his personal coach, former NFL quarterback John Beck.

"I'm going to go watch the first five games of this season, see what things I really want to put an emphasis on and how I can just clear my mind," he said. "I'll spend a little time with the family and then be ready to come back and get after it this next week."

 

 

 

 

I like! Accountability and telling LaFleur to go Fücköff! 
 

Yard ball from here on out  ?

[RoadFan]

What ZW needs to do is establish muscle memory in his drops and throw in rhythm.  The pass protection has gotten significantly better.

His special escape ability will take over naturally when facing immediate pressure.  

Then ZW needs to run for the easy first down when it is there and stop always checking up to look for the big chunk throw.  Move the chains, kid…

[T0mShane]

6 minutes ago, 92ShaunEllis92 said:

Yard ball from here on out  ?

Braxton Berrios: 8,276 targets upcoming, breaking an NFL record.

[docdhc]

I miss

8 minutes ago, 92ShaunEllis92 said:

New York Jets QB Zach Wilson says he's 'overthinking' throws, needs to 'rip it' over final 12 games

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets rookie Zach Wilson, who leads the NFL with nine interceptions, vows to take a let-'er-rip mentality into the final 12 games of the season.

Wilson has used his powerful right arm to make highlight-film throws downfield, but he's struggling with short passes because he's not playing instinctively.

"I would just say I'm overthinking them," he said Tuesday on a videoconference call with reporters. "I would just say, to an extent, I'm aiming the throw rather than just throwing it, like I've always done my whole life." 

Wilson said he's so consumed with learning new things that it's causing him to be "a little robotic, and I think sometimes that's how those throws come out. I'm aiming them. I just have to throw it and rip it."

In Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, Wilson misfired on a handful of shorter throws, including two screen passes. He struggled throughout the game, especially in the first quarter, as the Jets dropped to 1-4 at their bye week.

The Jets return to action Oct. 24 against the New England Patriots (2-3) on the road. Except for a dazzling second half in the Jets' Week 4 overtime win over the Tennessee Titans, Wilson's rookie year has fallen short of expectations. His Total QBR is only 23.9, which ranks him 31st out of 32 qualified passers.

Wilson, drafted second overall, insisted there's nothing wrong with his mechanics, but he has completed only 61% of his passes that travel 10 air yards or less -- 27th in the league, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

On Monday, coach Robert Saleh took a positive approach, noting how Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen struggled in his first five starts as a rookie in 2018. He noted that Allen's stats were "damn near identical to what our young kid is going through."

Wilson appreciated the vote of confidence, but he's not looking for ways to justify his slow start.

"I don't want to feel like I have to make an excuse for myself of why I'm not getting the job done," he said. "I understand that, and I understand it's a process and having perspective, but I have also a high expectation for myself and my ability to make plays and all that different kind of things."

The Jets have little choice but to stick with Wilson because their top backup, Mike White, has no regular-season experience. They're rebuilding, and the organization is willing to ride out the bumps with the former BYU star.

"Everybody believes in him," center Connor McGovern said.

Wilson, planning to return home to Utah over the four-day break, said he will use the down time to study tape and consult with his personal coach, former NFL quarterback John Beck.

"I'm going to go watch the first five games of this season, see what things I really want to put an emphasis on and how I can just clear my mind," he said. "I'll spend a little time with the family and then be ready to come back and get after it this next week."

 

 

 

 

I like! Accountability and telling LaFleur to go Fücköff! 
 

Yard ball from here on out  ?

I missed the part where he told LaFleur to go F*** Off!

[FidelioJet]

8 minutes ago, 92ShaunEllis92 said:

"I'm going to go watch the first five games of this season, see what things I really want to put an emphasis

I like! Accountability and telling LaFleur to go Fücköff! 
 

Yard ball from here on out  ?

 

Maybe I'm reading into it but it sure does sound like he's basically saying I have to figure this on my own and not really being told the right thing.

[92ShaunEllis92]

1 minute ago, RoadFan said:

What ZW needs to do is establish muscle memory in his drops and throw in rhythm.

His special escape ability will take over naturally when facing immediate pressure.  

Then ZW needs to run for the easy first down when it is there and stop always checking up to look for the big chunk throw.

I agree 100% 

I see it as a physical/coaching up issue where a GOOD QB coach/OC would make him constantly do drills to correct his mechanics and foot placement for those short throws. He’s clearly pressing due to being the starter and it’s overwhelming him to the point that he’s not letting the game come to him. 

[The Crusher]

11 minutes ago, 92ShaunEllis92 said:

New York Jets QB Zach Wilson says he's 'overthinking' throws, needs to 'rip it' over final 12 games

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets rookie Zach Wilson, who leads the NFL with nine interceptions, vows to take a let-'er-rip mentality into the final 12 games of the season.

Wilson has used his powerful right arm to make highlight-film throws downfield, but he's struggling with short passes because he's not playing instinctively.

"I would just say I'm overthinking them," he said Tuesday on a videoconference call with reporters. "I would just say, to an extent, I'm aiming the throw rather than just throwing it, like I've always done my whole life." 

Wilson said he's so consumed with learning new things that it's causing him to be "a little robotic, and I think sometimes that's how those throws come out. I'm aiming them. I just have to throw it and rip it."

In Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, Wilson misfired on a handful of shorter throws, including two screen passes. He struggled throughout the game, especially in the first quarter, as the Jets dropped to 1-4 at their bye week.

The Jets return to action Oct. 24 against the New England Patriots (2-3) on the road. Except for a dazzling second half in the Jets' Week 4 overtime win over the Tennessee Titans, Wilson's rookie year has fallen short of expectations. His Total QBR is only 23.9, which ranks him 31st out of 32 qualified passers.

Wilson, drafted second overall, insisted there's nothing wrong with his mechanics, but he has completed only 61% of his passes that travel 10 air yards or less -- 27th in the league, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

On Monday, coach Robert Saleh took a positive approach, noting how Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen struggled in his first five starts as a rookie in 2018. He noted that Allen's stats were "damn near identical to what our young kid is going through."

Wilson appreciated the vote of confidence, but he's not looking for ways to justify his slow start.

"I don't want to feel like I have to make an excuse for myself of why I'm not getting the job done," he said. "I understand that, and I understand it's a process and having perspective, but I have also a high expectation for myself and my ability to make plays and all that different kind of things."

The Jets have little choice but to stick with Wilson because their top backup, Mike White, has no regular-season experience. They're rebuilding, and the organization is willing to ride out the bumps with the former BYU star.

"Everybody believes in him," center Connor McGovern said.

Wilson, planning to return home to Utah over the four-day break, said he will use the down time to study tape and consult with his personal coach, former NFL quarterback John Beck.

"I'm going to go watch the first five games of this season, see what things I really want to put an emphasis on and how I can just clear my mind," he said. "I'll spend a little time with the family and then be ready to come back and get after it this next week."

 

 

 

 

I like! Accountability and telling LaFleur to go Fücköff! 
 

Yard ball from here on out  ?

 

[SomebodytoAnybody47]

Just now, FidelioJet said:

 

Maybe I'm reading into it but it sure does sound like he's basically saying I have to figure this on my own and not really being told the right thing.

You’re reading into it. 

[Spoot-Face]

[92ShaunEllis92]

1 minute ago, FidelioJet said:

 

Maybe I'm reading into it but it sure does sound like he's basically saying I have to figure this on my own and not really being told the right thing.

He too has no faith in LaFleur or Cavanaugh. Lol 

[SomebodytoAnybody47]

[Saul Goodman]

Peyton’s interception record is in grave danger. 

[Spoot-Face]

I think the only question anyone really cares about is, is Denzel Mims gonna be invited to this "rip show"?

[FidelioJet]

4 minutes ago, RoadFan said:

What ZW needs to do is establish muscle memory in his drops and throw in rhythm.  The pass protection has gotten significantly better.

His special escape ability will take over naturally when facing immediate pressure.  

Then ZW needs to run for the easy first down when it is there and stop always checking up to look for the big chunk throw.  Move the chains, kid…

This is 100% correct.  Thank you.

Muscle Memory can only happen with repetition.  The first three weeks it was damn near impossible to establish any type of rhythm because the OL was just a sieve. 

While far from great, the OL has been respectable the past two weeks.

Keep looking for the big plays, but take the easy 1st down when it's there.

 

[HawkeyeJet]

Good.  Be you, kid.  Plus now we can wear the same headband on game days.

 

[Barkus]

3 minutes ago, Saul Goodman said:

Peyton’s interception record is in grave danger. 

Hah, was thinking the same thing. What’s the record for most interceptions in a game? Jets  play the pats in Foxboro first game after the bye ?

[Untouchable]

I hope so

I feared the same sh*t from Darnold with Gase earlier in his career and it ended up coming to fruition.

Taking a natural born gunslinger, cutting his balls off and constantly shouting in his ear to take the underneath stuff instead of doing what he does best. Letting it rip, even if it leads to some ugly plays. Guys like Namath and Favre built HOF resumes doing this.

For every INT they would throw they would drop your jaw with the miraculous sh*t they could pull off.

Wilson may never end up being one of those Rodgers/Mahomes guys with a 4/1 TD:INT ratio on a given season, but he’s sure as hell capable of doing the spectacular.

Stop trying to turn Charles Bronson into Peter O’Toole you f*cking simpletons.

[undertow]

[92ShaunEllis92]

15 minutes ago, 92ShaunEllis92 said:

"I'm going to go watch the first five games of this season, see what things I really want to put an emphasis on and how I can just clear my mind," he said

^^^^^^^^^^^This

6 minutes ago, docdhc said:

I miss

I missed the part where he told LaFleur to go F*** Off!

The last 2 indicate it for me:

”Things I really want to put an emphasis on” 

As opposed to what your coaches are telling you to focus on? Who else would tell him to emphasize other “things” Other than his position coach & OC?

”Just clear my mind” 

Sounds like he wants to get away from his coaches a bit and do his own self analysis as to why he’s struggling. 
 

just my 2¢ but he’s a smart kid and knows how to choose his words when speaking with the press 

[T0mShane]

When in doubt, just throw it really hard at places you weren’t even thinking about.

[FidelioJet]

6 minutes ago, 92ShaunEllis92 said:

I agree 100% 

I see it as a physical/coaching up issue where a GOOD QB coach/OC would make him constantly do drills to correct his mechanics and foot placement for those short throws. He’s clearly pressing due to being the starter and it’s overwhelming him to the point that he’s not letting the game come to him. 

I also think the idea of throwing the whole playbook at him may have been a mistake.

They said most rookies don't take on the whole playbook early, but ZW was up to it.  Maybe he wasn't.  

It really does seem like there's so much going on his head and he's just spending too much time thinking - instead of just playing football.

[92ShaunEllis92]

7 minutes ago, Barkus said:

Hah, was thinking the same thing. What’s the record for most interceptions in a game? Jets  play the pats in Foxboro first game after the bye ?

Jim Hardy 8 INTs - Chicago Cardinals on 9/24/1950 vs. Philly 

 

The most & last time this century was 7 INTs by Ty Detmer in 2001.

 

The REAL question is will Wilson snatch the 3rd place spot for most INTs in game (6) by NY Jets QB FitzMagic back in 2016 on MNF vs. Arizona 

[Ecuadorian Jet]

13 minutes ago, FidelioJet said:

 

Maybe I'm reading into it but it sure does sound like he's basically saying I have to figure this on my own and not really being told the right thing.

he is absolutely saying "f...k off LaFleur"

[92ShaunEllis92]

5 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

When in doubt, just throw it really hard at places you weren’t even thinking about.

Ugh, true that!……. sex sure was confusing at 17 ?

[Action Zachtion]

Lol.   I just watched this "media availability' an hour ago on YouTube.  Watching it had a totally different vibe than reading it in the article.  

The article did have a "I just gotta be me and let it fly" vibe using the same quotes. 

I did not get that watching it.  

[Bugg]

I foresee...MORE runs up the gut every 1st down. 

[92ShaunEllis92]

Just now, Bugg said:

I foresee...MORE runs up the gut every 1st down. 

We resigned Gore? Lol

[SomebodytoAnybody47]

4 minutes ago, Action Zachtion said:

Lol.   I just watched this "media availability' an hour ago on YouTube.  Watching it had a totally different vibe than reading it in the article.  

The article did have a "I just gotta be me and let it fly" vibe using the same quotes. 

I did not get that watching it.  

Soooo..there will be no ripping?

[68JET11]

Let's hope for his sake he does what he just professed... He was doing that most of training camp and preseason, so I hope he can find his way back. 

[kevinc855]

[playtowinthegame]

Zach the Ripper has left London.

[playtowinthegame]

Just now, kevinc855 said:

Becton

[Action Zachtion]

12 minutes ago, Zachtomims47 said:

Soooo..there will be no ripping?

My biggest takeaway by far was someone should hand the kid some sunscreen before practice.  

My second was I think he wants to rip it.  

So maybe? 

 

[92ShaunEllis92]

7 minutes ago, Action Zachtion said:

My biggest takeaway by far was someone should hand the kid some sunscreen before practice.  

My second was I think he wants to rip it.  

So maybe? 

 

Thanks for posting video.

 

Yes, melanoma is no laughing matter. 
 

and B, his tone clearly indicates a lack of faith in the offense and he keeps chiding how they have slow starts - possibly a slight at CS for unpreparedness?

He’s a self motivated kid and I think he’ll right his own ship

[SAR I]

Isn't Zach Wilson "ripping it" his entire problem?

SAR I