Robert Saleh, New York Jets head coach, on altering his beginning quarterback from Zach Wilson to Tim Boyle: “Just to give him an opportunity, a different style of quarterback. To see if he can do something with the offense”; Dolphins @ Jets on Friday, dwell on Sky Sports from 8pm
Last Updated: 20/11/23 11:11pm
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has been dropped, head coach Robert Saleh has confirmed
The New York Jets have seen sufficient of Zach Wilson and are turning to Tim Boyle as their beginning quarterback this week, coach Robert Saleh mentioned on Monday afternoon in confirming earlier media studies.
Boyle, 29, will begin Friday’s “Black Friday” recreation in opposition to the Miami Dolphins, dwell on Sky Sports. It will mark simply his fourth NFL begin, his first with the Jets and first since 2021.
“Just to give him an opportunity, different style of quarterback,” Saleh informed reporters. “It’s really just an opportunity to see if he can do something with the offense.”
Saleh mentioned Wilson, 24, will likely be third on the depth chart, with veteran Trevor Siemian, 31, backing up Boyle. All three will likely be lively for Friday’s recreation.
Boyle got here on within the third quarter of the Jets’ feeble 32-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Boyle accomplished seven of 14 passes for 33 yards and an interception.
Tim Boyle will begin Friday’s “Black Friday” recreation in opposition to the Miami Dolphins, dwell on Sky Sports
Wilson threw for 81 yards with a TD and an INT earlier than being eliminated. On the season, Wilson is 3-6 because the starter, throwing for 1,944 yards, six TDs and 7 interceptions. He has a QBR of 30.8, No. 30 out of 31 certified passers in 2023.
Wilson took over as QB1 when Aaron Rodgers went down with an Achilles harm in Week 1, additionally in opposition to the Bills.
“Had things gone exactly they way we wanted them to? No. I don’t look at it as a failure,” Saleh mentioned Monday. “I look at it as a series of unfortunate events. But I stand strong in the belief that Zach’s going to have a really good career in this league.
Saleh says he nonetheless has religion in Wilson, however is trying to Boyle as a special kind of quarterback
“He’s obtained great work ethic. He’s gotten loads higher over the course of the final yr. He undoubtedly has the arm expertise.
“He just turned 24, so he’s got a positive outlook, and he just needs to continue to focus on his game and find ways to get better and continue to learn about fronts and coverages and how to play the game a little bit faster. I still believe he’s going to have a good career.”
In 18 profession video games with 4 groups, Boyle has thrown for 607 yards and three TDs in opposition to 9 INTs. He went 0-3 as a starter for the Detroit Lions in 2021.
