New York Jets fans have their favorites — often for non-football-related reasons. Micheal Clemons has an aura about him that he’s never earned on the field.
The New York Jets are on the verge of imploding, and the nucleus of the blast is quarterback Zach Wilson. As Wilson continues to struggle in relief of Aaron Rodgers, who suffered a season-ending injury in Week 1, those around the organization are picking sides in support or opposition of the 24-year-old signal-caller.
"Next man up." During the 2023 season, some NFL head coaches will need to heed that motto at quarterback, the most important position in the sport. If a team doesn't have an adequate backup, a season can implode. On a scale of one to five, with one being the highest level of panic, here's where AFC East teams stand at backup QB.
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
In Thursday night's 19-3 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the New York Jets benched Zach Wilson in favor of undrafted backup and former CFL quarterback Chris Streveler.