Jets’ Saleh – Zach Wilson wants to play but QB call still TBD،
FLORHAM PARK, NJ — The New York Jets are mired in quarterback controversy, but not in the usual way. This one revolves around Zach Wilson and whether he wants his old job back.
Currently, the Jets do not have a starter for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, as coach Robert Saleh declined on Monday to choose a quarterback among Wilson, Tim Boyle and Trevor Siemian – whose none played well following Aaron. Rodgers' injury.
The decision may have been confusing when The Athletic reported that the team was leaning toward Wilson, but he was reluctant due to injury risk.
Saleh insisted that was not the case, saying Wilson came to him around 3 p.m. Monday and expressed a desire to start.
“If he was reluctant to face the guys, he wouldn’t be here,” Saleh told reporters.
The young man wants the ball. He wants to start,” Saleh added. He believes he's the best quarterback in the room and the best quarterback on this team and the one that gives us the best chance to win. And I'll tell you the same thing I told him: I like him. I appreciate the fact that he wants to play. I'm not there yet [with a decision]”.
