New York Jets: 3 Players demanding attention vs. Packers in preseason

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 14: Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets prepares to take the snap during the first quarter of a preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 14, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /

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FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – JULY 30: Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets during practice at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 30, 2021 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) /

1. QB Zach Wilson

For the second time in a four-year span, the franchise used a first-round pick on a quarterback. In 2018, it was Southern Cal’s Sam Darnold via the third overall selection. Four months ago, the New York Jets used the second pick in the draft on BYU’s Zach Wilson. And he’s the latest young signal-caller that’s expected to help change the fortunes of a franchise that hasn’t been to the playoffs since 2010.

A season ago, the Jets were dead last in the league in total yards per game and scored an NFL-low 243 points. The club’s offensive unit reached the end zone just 25 times in 16 contests. In a year where most teams had few problems reaching the end zone, the Green and White failed to reach the 30-point mark in any game in 2020.

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In the club’s 12-7 preseason win over the rival Giants, Wilson got the start and connected on six of his nine throws for 63 yards. He was not sacked and did not fumble and also did not record a rushing attempt. It will be interesting to see how much playing time he gets against the Packers.

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