Zach Wilson was bringing again Jets recollections at Broncos observe.
The Denver Put up reported that Wilson regarded “rattled” throughout organized staff actions (OTAs) on Tuesday and, extra particularly, 11-on-11 drills with the primary staff, whereas he struggled to discover a rhythm.
One play, particularly, sounded so much like the previous second-overall decide’s time with the Jets.
Wilson was caught off guard by a nook blitz from Ja’Quan McMillian earlier than throwing a ball up for grabs which was intercepted by security P.J. Locke.
Wilson additionally overthrew vast receiver Marvin Mims Jr. on a deep route, missed operating again Javonte Williams on a brief go and had a ball thrown to wideout Brandon Johnson damaged up by cornerback Damarri Mathis.
The report does point out that Wilson’s finest throw of the day got here on a Mims comeback route with stories suggesting that his arm energy was noticeable.
Wilson’s general efficiency throughout OTAs with Denver has been categorized as inconsistent.
It’s the early levels of a three-man competitors to be the staff’s starter with Wilson, who the Jets traded to Denver this offseason, going in opposition to incumbent Jarrett Stidham and rookie Bo Nix.
Coach Sean Payton talked about that he’s nonetheless been impressed with Wilson’s means to select up the offense.
“After we received Jarrett [Stidham], there was a reasonably vital iPhone-to-Android adjustment there,” Payton stated. “Whereas Zach’s case, there’s a bit of little bit of similarities relative to how issues are known as. These guys (have) picked it up shortly.”
Stidham labored with the second-team offense, persistently and precisely peppering his receivers with completions beneath, in keeping with the report.
Nix, the No. 12 decide within the 2024 NFL Draft, reportedly labored with the third staff and was strong.
Nix is more likely to be given the chance to start out in some unspecified time in the future early within the season as he enters the league at 24 years outdated, having spent his faculty profession at Auburn and Oregon.
Nix completed the 2023 season with a 77.4 completion share with the Geese, throwing for 4,508 together with 45 touchdowns and simply three interceptions.
