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From being a New Yorker and just watching and reading stuff from various people I don’t like how Zach’s career turned out as the NFL and also the media have a BIG hand in ruining these young QB’s for sure! Zach had no offensive line, no separating receivers and not even a running game to help with pressure off of him or play action where his strength really lies! I hope he gets a chance to improve and then show out cause he got a raw start in the Jets!

Sean Payton said Nathaniel Hackett did the worst coaching job ever then took essentially the same team and won twice as many games. Now Payton is upping the ante and taking the QB (Zach Wilson) that Hackett could not get to produce, just to prove a point that Hackett is trash. 😂😂

Zach had moments of brilliance in New York. I hope Sean Payton can bring those out of him in Denver and then he does well. Interesting experiment.

Zach first game, in NFL, in Sept. 2021, on the road, against Carolina with top defense and Zach throws for 250 yards and 2TD's. He earned every penny that day. 3 wins in 2021 was wonderful in spite that Jets defense let Zach down in 2021, giving up 29 points per game. Zach throws better than Bo Nix and Penix Jr. and runs as good as Nix as well; so Zach still top 5 QB in any draft.

Glad that Zack Wilson can go to a team that will make the effort to revive his career. QBs should stop reporting to teams like the Jets that can't develop these players. Teams like the Jets are where careers go to die.

Always assuming these rookie draft picks are way better than they probably are. I don’t see anyway a qb outside of the top 2 or 3 starts over Stidham or Wilson

I saw someone on Bleacher say that Wilson is one of the biggest busts of all time which is insane. No accountability for the team being so dysfunctional and doing a terrible job supporting him. And he wasn’t even that bad Jesus Christ

Why does the Broncos GM George Paton still have a job??

I watched Zach highlights and he is not a bad qb just needs more development in his game. He have a strong arm and his accuracy is good too especially in college so Sean sees something within him so if we don't draft a qb this year, Zach will be the starter its crazy but what else can go wrong?

I would love to see Payton revive Wilson's career just so the Jets would look foolish. I'm actually happy for the young man to get a new start in Denver. So the Jets have Aaron Rodgers and Tyrod Taylor on their roster now. Let's hope Aaron can produce this year while the hunt for the next franchise quarterback continues.

I’ve written it ad nauseum but I watched Zach Wilson’s Pro Day (PD) multiple times several years ago. It was mesmerizing. He really reminded me of Aaron Rodgers and from a passing perspective I can’t think of anyone who’s as close as Aaron, at least mechanically. At least Zach was but I think he lost his Mojo. But I’m really glad he was traded now because the clock was ticking. If he went another year in New York he was finished. Now it doesn’t mean I think Zach will succeed. But if he gets the support and encouragement he needs he MIGHT get his Mojo back. And if he does it could bd impressive. I’d put it at 3 to 1 though that he becomes a star only because of what’s happened. (I’m a Broncos Hater and I’m not really a Zach fan although I thought he was fun to watch a few years ago. So I don’t really have skin in this game.)

One this people don’t realize nowadays is it takes time to develop these QBs Zach Wilson is a better Alex smith as of there first 3 seasons smith came to KC and developed and became a pro bowler smith in his first 3 seasons throw for 19 tds to 31 picks and 4500ish yards.

Zach Wilson hasn’t had a Top 10 Wide Receiver or a Top 19 Offensive Line in any of his 3 seasons. Zach Wilson has had 3 Different Offensive Coordinators in 3 Years. There is no reason to think that in a better situation Zach Wilson couldn’t be successful. That doesn’t mean he WILL be successful. But be open to the possibility. Geno Smith, Ryan Tannehill…it has happened before.

Mark my words Zach will end up starting in Denver and he's going to light it up. It has nothing to do with Sean Payton. Zach has an arm and in Denver he will have weapons. If the OL protects he will succeed. He's been given a second chance. Wait for it....

Love watching these guys have to cover and spin a story they said would "never" happen in someone trading for Wilson.

People are mocking my hometown team for this trade. But taking a flyer on a number 2 pick. for late round swaps, and they pay half the bill.

This doesn't effect our draft plans in my opinion. As a die-hard BRONCOS fan I really like this trade. Low risk and possible high reward. I'm not saying I'm a Zach Wilson fan. But, he was drafted # 2 for a reason. Gives Stidham competition and hopefully we can get rid of DeNucci and have a solid back-up for years to come.

I have been a long time Jets fan, who was completely delighted when the Jets drafted Zach Wilson. At the time Robert Salah said words to the effect of "You won't have to put the Jets on your back, we will do what we are supposed to." If only that actually occurred. 30 Years of pathetic Woody Johnson ownership in which Quarterbacks were NEVER developed properly, one regime after the next, with this the latest fiasco epitomizing the TOTAL lack of leadership he has consistently accomplished. Joe Douglas, a former OL himself, shouted out how the OL would be fixed when he arrived five years ago...NEVER happened. The OC's play calling: 1st Down run, 1yd. 2nd Down Run, another yard. 3rd and 8 Zach now you can throw... and here comes the D lineman with their ears pinned back through the porous OL... with Zach always running for his life. The Fans absorb all of this and howl Zach you SUCK! The Jet You Tube creators abandon all discernment in favor of pandering to the mob and their clicks. The National press get their cues on the short bus. When Zach had a pocket he made so many thrilling plays and throws and after everything else, absorbed more drops from the assorted lame ass receivers than damn near any other QB in football, not to mention endless boneheaded drive killing penalties from veterans and rookies alike. All of this as a 21 year old, 22 year old, 23 year old. As if Woody Johnson, Joe Douglas, Salah, the OC's and other coaches EVER accomplished anything near as much as Zach at that age. They all hid behind his skirts like the pansies they all are. Zach was by far the most likeable Jet, enduring intense negativity, holding his head high and soldiering on. Sean Payton has done far more than any of the incompetent Jet Management and Coaching Structure. Of all the QB's he could have pursued under the present Bronco circumstances, he has the Judgement and wisdom to see the wheat from the chaff. Zach will flourish with Sean Payton and the Broncos will have years of success with those two together.

The fact that Zach is only 24 and has that much experience...This guy is playdoe in Sean's hand!

The Jets have always been a hot mess as an organization with the exception of the Parcell Years and the first 2 years of the Rex Ryan era. Zach Wilson needs a coach that can bring him along and rebuild his self confidence. Bo Nix is till the best fit in my opinion for the Sean Payton system.

4:10 I think that ship has sailed Mike!

Yeah it was so dang smart!!! I guess Paxton Lynch was busy or something. They could have signed him, he was the same caliber of quarterback.

The entire jets organization is a joke ,they failed at all of the QB they drafted ,saleh and the coaches failed this kid worst O Line in the league the OC was cluelessand the head coachhas no idea wtf hes doing ,, good for zack he's actually going to learn from a real coach who knows wtf he's doing , i hope he kills it over there and make the jets look like the failure organization they are ,and this is coming from a life long jets fan ,

If Chris Simms was on the Titanic, he would be telling everyone that the ship was fine, to go back to sleep.

Watch Zach somehow have a resurrection of his career lol

Payton is not the QB whisperer. When he had Brees in NO, Brees already had an established career in San Diego. You wanna say Winston? Fine. But name another QB that Payton had as a rookie and turned him into a great QB.

Whats sad is they get rid of these QBs like hot trash yet for some reason these GMs still trade the house, and jump on the media generational bandwagon. This is going to be another hot topic in 3 years with this QB class where we are talking about Caleb Williams, Bo Nix and Drake Maye being traded for 6th and 7th round picks etc.. When will we start holding coaches accountable for being useless at their Job vs dumping the QB and putting the blame on said player??

Kid still has a high ceiling and has escaped the most dysfunctional organization in the big 4 of North American sports. Rodgers will be lucky to make it through the season without getting injured again.

Hope QB Zach Wilson is a starter and not a backup. He can launder and step into the old Russ Wilson jersey

Zack as a number 3 seriously! Back up at least

Is Mike texting while Simms speaks? My goodness 1:30

This could become the biggest steal of the 2024 offseason

They are gnna turn Zack into a star

Zach Wilson and Sam Darnold have the same role.

how is it good for Zack and the Broncos and good for the Jets?

Why do people think Sean Payton is some kinda QB genius?! 😂 He had one of the best QB's of the last 20 years. Sure, he might've helped Brees but Drew is still Drew. Take Drew away, Payton hasn't done anything yet 🤷🏼‍♂️

Jets have never developed a QB, NEVER

Other than Brees who tf has Payton whispered

4:08 I hope that happens

Bo Nix and Zach Wilson are both 24 years old. Denver Broncos are probably staying at #12

Pretty much the best situation for all involved.

What QB has Sean Payton made look good besides Drew Brees? Teddy Bridgewater was decent under Sean Payton. Anyone else?

Chris simms just can’t let Zach Wilson go lmao

I know people think this crazy but personally Zack is a gunslinger Sean loves gun slingers When he left for New Orleans he wanted Tony Romo actually made offer to Dallas for him ! He took Drew Brees when nobody else wanted him ijs saying! Russell has always i mean Always been a compliment football Qb ! At North Carolina state he was nothing transfered to Wisconsin 1000 yrd backs tough defense! At Seattle Marshawn Lynch Hall of Fame D fence! Zack Wilson straight gunslinger in college just like Romo was just and like Brees at Purdue !

"The Jets have solved their problems." Have they? Hackett is still there.

What evidence is there to support the argument that Sean Payton is a good QB developer? Because Drew Brees was markedly better in NO than in SD? I need a larger sample size. I think this a terrible fit. Wilson doesn't need that a-hole coaching style.

Zach like John Elway should have nixed being drafted by the NY Jets which have a history of destroying QB's. As Elway refused to play for the Colts so Zach should have refused to play for a team with no front line, no running game, and horrific play calling with 3 offensive coordinators one out of high school. Even Tom Brady begged off playing one more year for these losers. Saleh is a defensive coordinator but as a head coach he sucks. Zach has the arm and the legs to show up Woody as being a true knucklehead when it comes to talent. Go Zach I predict in the future Zach will go All Pro.

Remember Chris Simms will be proven Correct as it concerns Zach Wilson.... Watch!

Look what happened with Shanahan n Purdy who was Mr Irrelevant

Bo nix will be denver qb and zach wilson will be the backup

These comments are comedy gold, Jerry… Gold

if payton can revive Jamesis, Teddy B, and Russell after that abysmal 2022 season, i believe he can help Zach. also its a rebuilding season so if he doesn’t look good then he can help be a tank commander for next year

Especially in a high profile position like a QB, all ego has to be erased. You must have no personality. You go in there, humbly, and be the general of the offense. Forget who you are and the storyline. If you lose, you blame nobody to the press. You just say that you need more practice. You take responsibility for the loss. You can’t have an ego. You play hard, and if you win, you say the O line, the defense and the whole team and coaches are the MVP’s. Play your hand close to the cuff. Do your best, play your heart out, and don’t give the media much to talk about. Maybe that was just too hard to do in New York as a young QB.

With no protection will Aaron destroy his other Achilles tendon?

I hope Zach changes his number to 3, so my jersey is still accurate

Perfect situation for memes, that's what you tried to say i guess

Perfect indeed. For the jets.

He’s Drew Lock 2.0….we already had this dude lol we already have mountain lions here in Denver….now the Cougars are showing up for Zach Wilson!

If Russell Wilson didn't have the brains to run Sean Payton's offense, then Zach Wilson DEFINITELY doesn't have the brains to run it lol. He's got all the arm talent in the world, so if he had the mental ability to play QB he wouldn't look like an absolute cluster out there.

Zach Wilson's gotta improve on his QB issues and better himself. Coaches please make him better than he was.

Might be a good change of scenery since he went to BYU and is actually from Utah. ....Right next door.

Now Wilson should wear number 3 so the Broncos fans here in Denver don’t have to buy a different Wilson jersey!

This from the same guys who said Russ was going to kill it......🤣

Zach will start for the Broncos not even close

Chris simms...dude lacerated his liver in a gam playing as a bronco.

So if Payton doesn’t turn Zach career around then we have to reconsider this “QB Whisper” title he’s been given….

The Jets will still be trash this year. They are 20 years away from being a SB contender. I trust the Lions to win a SB before the Jets.

The Jets may move up to #3 and take Drake Maye then sit him a year behind AR12

This is just not a smart move. I get it’s only a 6th. But what did they get by trading for him? They already got stidham, so their already running with a backup as their starter. And if they draft a qb it’s gonna be even worse as Zach would have no future in Denver if they bring in s rookie. So they basically just moved back in the draft for a bench qb who may end up being the 4th string qb on the team.

Perfect for the Chiefs that is

Hes in his final year. U gonna pick up his 5th year for 22mill. Or sign him to backup contract

Oh…. Isn’t simms the one that said Wilson was the best QB in the draft?

What’s all this smoke about Sean Payton Drew Brees that’s it how is he a QB guru everyone else he failed

Here's the plan. Coach up Wilson, and do not draft a QB in 24. Broncos draft the best corner back at 12, and trade Patric Certain for 2 first round picks. Trade out of the first round in 1925 twice, acquiring an additional first , 2 seconds, and later picks. Use all the later picks to draft bpa, and have 4 first round choices to trade up for ARCH MANNING!!!!!

Sean didn’t help anyone other than Brees look GOOD if we’re being honest

From Russel Wilson to Zach Wilson lol

Zach better ball out in preseason although if broncos get their guy round 1 it privy won’t even matter

Sean Payton screams like a psycho at Russel Wilson, sounds like a perfect situation for Zach Wilson or any young QB that makes mental mistakes 🙄

Perfect situation huh? Just like the kid from Missouri I forgot his name already

The New York Jets are the worst organization, by far, in the NFL. And that's a high bar because there are some other really bad ones You will never, ever see an organization mismanage a highly talented young QB worse than the pathetic, putrid, inept, moronic, disfunctional Jets managed Zach Wilson. The kid can play. Sean Payton got a steal and with the team burdened by the departed Wilson's ridiculous dead cap space, this Wilson is a godsend. Meanwhile, Rogers will get hurt again in New York and be out for the season and the Jets will, once again, look like the complete assholes they've always been. The over-under is 4 snaps for Rodgers

Don't want Denver to draft a qb this year. This team is horrible and needs lots if help. Take best player at 12 and finish top 3 next draft and get a qb then. This year has 1 good qb. The rest are at best back ups

I sincerely wish ZW the best. He'll make a solid backup right now.

Didn't cost anything

lol how are you congratulating a team who traded their 2nd pick in the draft overall for nothing

How is Sean Payton a QB whisperer? Didn't he just run his QB out of town, while taking a 40 million dollar dead cap hit to do it?

No way Sean Payton went and got this guy only to stick him at QB3 for two years…simms is so thick sometimes lol

Will Zach be Sean Payton's Paysom ? HIll ? ... you know that "slot" guy he's always eluding to ? or is it just me?

If you think that a Zach Wilson trade is smart then I have a Sam Donald that I would be willing to trade for a third round pick with a retired JaMarcus Russell that I would include for free as a QB coach on how to unf** Zach's life.

Zach Wilson and Trey lance have to be the happiest people ever that COVID happened They got,over Drafted / paid before people could recognize they sucked, although anyone with a Brian could figure out lance was gonna be a bust

Bronco’s are going to regret making this trade! Z. Wilson is worse than Daniel Jones so here’s hoping Aaron Rodgers Achilles holds up!

Bro can’t read defenses or see open receivers. Good luck Denver! 😂

So they got the wrong Wilson last year 😂😂😂 yah’ll a joke

Why is Fields more accomplished? Because he can run and looks like a great RU-vid QB? 😅

Zach Wilson was not the problem. Jets is the problem. Look what they did for Aaron Rodgers. A new o line and more. Stay away from New York if you're a QB.

😂 got rid of a Wilson and signed another Wilson

Players make the Coaches look good. That's just the bottom line. Sean Peyton had Brees. Without Brees the saints sucked. Bellichick had Brady....patriots sucked immediately after Brady left. If these coaches are such "QB whisperers" why couldn't they do it with other QBs?? You cant change how a QB plays. He's been playing like he has since he was a kid. Cant make a running QB into a passer...it just wont work. Cant make a passing QB into a runner...etc.

These guys are idiots. Sean Payton coached a hall of fame quarterback in Brees and who the hell else has he developed that amounted to anything?

IF Zach is a bust, how many of these gas-bags will admit they were wrong? All the usual talking heads are cheering this deal, as a suck up to Sean Payton. IF he didn't learn from Aaron, live and in person when Aaron embraced the kid...

I think Zach can have a Drew Brees esc resurgence, i think people underestimate how bad that jets team was especially the coaches. Now obviously I dont think Zach will be as good as Brees but could be a solid starter for years.

Drew Brees was a quick processor who made fast decisions and threw accurate passes. Zach Wilson likes to hold the ball and drift around, and is erratic with his accuracy. There's basically no comparison.