new york jets Owner Woody Johnson is willing to spend big to solve the team’s quarterback woes and admitted Thursday that he’s the «missing piece.»
The Jets extended their playoff drought to 12 years after losing six in a row to finish the season 7-10. Among the most glaring problems the Jets have faced is instability at the quarterback position.
Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets reacts after a game against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium on December 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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«zach [Wilson] I had a tough year,» Johnson told reporters Thursday via the team’s website.
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«There’s no denying that. So, I’m still confident that I’ve seen some cores of real talent there. And we saw it both in brigham young university but also the first two years he was here».
After battling injuries and two benches this season, Johnson acknowledged that he’s seen Wilson’s confidence level wane, but added that he believes his former first-round pick still has «incredible talent.»
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson sits on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford.
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Despite his confidence in Wilson, Johnson said he would «absolutely» be willing to spend to have a veteran quarterback on the roster.
«We have a cap, so there’s an amount you can spend. But, yeah, yeah, that’s the missing piece,» he said via ESPN.
«Defense was an amazing story that you saw this year, from dead last to near the top in defense in terms of points and in terms of any measure. And if you could do the same thing on offense, I mean, it looks pretty Good. Right? Our special teams are good. Brant Boyer, great coach. So I think we’re ready. [we] I have to deal with the offense and the quarterback.»
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson looks on before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 2, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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There will be no shortage of vets-tested available heading into the offseason. Lamar Jackson and Jimmy Garoppolo are names that have come up and, more recently, a possible trade with the Las Vegas Raiders for Derek Carr.
The Jets will also look for an offensive coordinator after agreeing to part ways with Mike LaFleur on Wednesday.
«I think we could have done a better job for sure,» Johnson said, «and we’ll do a better job next year.»
Associated Press contributed to this report.