Peyton Manning takes intention at Jets over Zach Wilson’s failed tenure: ‘It drives me loopy’

Former New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson received a vote of confidence from Denver Broncos nice Peyton Manning, who seemingly pointed the finger again on the Jets when discussing Wilson’s shortcomings. 

“The change of state of affairs for Zach Wilson, I feel, goes to be an excellent one,” Manning advised Denver Sports activities in an interview Tuesday. 

Zach Wilson of the New York Jets reacts through the second half towards the Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 6, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Photos)

The Jets despatched Wilson packing this week after three disappointing seasons after the Jets drafted the previous BYU standout No. 2 total within the 2021 NFL Draft. 

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After simply two seasons, the Jets moved on to four-time league MVP Aaron Rodgers, however a devastating season-ending harm to Rodgers gave Wilson yet another probability. The Jets traded Wilson and a seventh-round choose on this week’s draft to the Broncos in change for a sixth-rounder. 

Corridor of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning mentioned the system in New York may be the reason for Wilson’s struggles. 

“The easiest way to essentially, I feel, screw a younger quarterback up is to alter coordinators on him each single yr, and it drives me loopy,” Manning mentioned.

Head coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets interacts with Zach Wilson (2) previous to a recreation at MetLife Stadium Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Photos)

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Wilson performed beneath two offensive coordinators, most just lately Nathaniel Hackett, who was introduced on final season to enrich Rodgers.

“I feel it’s an incredible chapter two for Zach,” Manning added. “He’ll get coached exhausting right here by Sean Payton and their workers, which is necessary for younger quarterbacks to be coached exhausting. He’s clearly very proficient. He wouldn’t have been drafted as excessive as he was.” 

Zach Wilson of the New York Jets walks off the sphere after the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Jets at Allegiant Stadium Nov. 12, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Getty Photos)

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Manning mentioned he reached out to Wilson this week, and he appeared optimistic about his future in Denver. 

“He sounds excited to be right here, so, hopefully, it’ll be an excellent match,” Manning mentioned. 

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