After learning that Zach Wilson would continue to be the Jets' starting quarterback, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith expressed his opinions about Jets' head coach Robert Saleh without holding back.
"First off, Coach Saleh, quit deceiving the American people. On ESPN's "First Take," Smith remarked on Monday, "Stop lying to people.
The Jets suffered a humiliating defeat once more on Sunday, falling 15-10 to the Patriots (1-2).
Saleh refused to change his position when asked if they would stick with the 25-year-old quarterback.
After Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, Wilson made his second start of the year and completed 18 of his 36 ball attempts for 157 yards and no touchdowns.
After Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, Wilson made his second start of the year and completed 18 of his 36 ball attempts for 157 yards and no touchdowns.
Smith recognizes that these stats have struck a chord with the Jets, who were expecting to enter a new era of success with Rodgers.
One problem, according to “First Take” panelist and three-time Super Bowl champ Shannon Sharpe, is Wilson’s confidence.