
I watched him grow and develop over the years with us, not just as a person, but as a player. Rodgers (in 2021) on Boyle: “He's just a special guy. The fact that he has history with Rodgers, too, certainly plays in Boyle’s favor. And if the Jets decided on Boyle ahead of bigger names like Carson Wentz or Teddy Bridgewater and instead of drafting a QB on Day 2 or 3 of the draft, then there must be something they like in him. One would have to think Hackett played a role in bringing Boyle to New York. But Boyle’s signing raises some eyebrows and perhaps throws a wrench into that plan.īoyle has history with Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who was his OC in Green Bay. Wilson is expected to be the second-string quarterback.
#Hopefully zach bryan upgrade
So, even at 39 years old, Rodgers would be a massive upgrade for New York.

For as much heat Rodgers took for backsliding last season, his numbers were still better than almost any other quarterback in Jets history. Zach Wilson could drop to third-string QB on Jets depth chartĪssuming the Rodgers trade happens at some point, the Jets will have a new No. New York also lost popular backup Mike White, who signed a two-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.īut let’s examine what Tim Boyle signing with the Jets means for Zach Wilson. They remain in negotiations with the Packers for Rodgers, who stated his intent to play for the Jets several weeks ago. The Jets have been open throughout the offseason that their plan is to demote Wilson and replace him with a veteran starter. 2 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, lost his starting job twice last season and was viewed as the main reason New York did not end its 12-year playoff drought. Let’s get to work 🛫 /XSFgHiTwLGīoyle’s addition is the latest twist to the Jets quarterback room. Boyle also backed up Justin Fields with the Chicago Bears last season and started three games for the Detroit Lions in 2021. Perhaps it’s not a coincidence that Boyle was Rodgers’ backup in Green Bay for two seasons (2019-20).


On Thursday, the Jets agreed to a one-year contract with Tim Boyle. And it was that way even before they signed another quarterback while continuing to try and finalize a trade with the Green Bay Packers for Aaron Rodgers. Zach Wilson’s future with the New York Jets is on shaky ground.
