Tuesday was not a good day at all for the Jets offense. So they made up for it by having a strong day Wednesday. Sure, it was a lighter practice, but still good to go out on a high note before the first preseason game. The Jets also weren’t in pads.
Still, the Jets worked a lot of quick-game on offense Wednesday, and in turn, helped quarterback Zach Wilson and the offense have a much better day than they did on Tuesday.
#Jets practice is over. I had Zach Wilson completing 13 of 16 passes — was pressured a lot less, though the offense was doing a lot more quick passes.
Was a lighter, non-padded practice before Friday’s preseason game.
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) August 10, 2022
Wilson got into a rhythm at the start of practice and that confidence seemed to trickle over throughout the entire practice. He started the day with five straight completions and ended the day with five straight completions in the red zone.
Wilson also had this sweet completion.
if you need us, we’ll be watching this clip for the rest of the afternoon @ZachWilson x @e_moore03 pic.twitter.com/rQUa9TB7hg
— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 10, 2022
Wilson also saw much better pass protection Wednesday, one day after being sacked eight times.
Speaking of the line, Max Mitchell and Chuma Edoga continue to rotate at right tackle. Head coach Robert Saleh said the position is open. But through reps and comments, Mitchell seems like he is the guy. For now. Of course, the Jets could sign a veteran tackle (namely Duane Brown) at any point.
Saleh says, when determining who starts at RT, the No. 1 priority is “protecting the quarterback.”
Really believe #Jets need to do whatever it takes to get Duane Brown here, but way Saleh talked about Mitchell makes it seem like they might have long-term answer there
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) August 10, 2022
Jets fans definitely have to be pleased that the offense was more crisp today. Again, it was a light, non-padded practice, but the ability to work quick game and keep Wilson clean is a positive heading into Friday’s preseason opener against the Eagles.
