Zach Wilson Gets A New Start in the Mile High City

After enduring a tumultuous three year tenure with the New York Jets, quarterback Zach Wilson’s time with the team has come to an end. In a somewhat surprising move, Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos, where he will look to get his career back on track in the Mile High City. The trade brings to a close Wilson’s time as the Jets hoped-for franchise savior after being selected with the number 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Wilson struggled mightily in his first few seasons with the Jets, completing just 57% of his passes while tossing 25 interceptions compared to 23 touchdowns in his career so far. The team soured on Wilson and made it known they would look to trade him this offseason. The Broncos were able to acquire Wilson for a relatively low price, swapping a sixth round pick for a seventh rounder in the upcoming draft. This gives Denver a young quarterback with upside to compete for the starting job.

A New Opportunity in Denver

Stepping into the quarterback room in Denver, Zach Wilson will have the chance for a fresh start. While competition for the starting role will be there, Wilson has the type of arm talent and athleticism that drew the Jets to take him so high in the draft. If he can put it all together, Wilson believes he can thrive in the Broncos’ system under innovative coach Sean Payton. This trade could be just what his career needs to get back on track in a new environment.

How Wilson’s arrival may impact the Broncos’ draft plans remains to be seen. They still hold the 12th overall pick, and could still opt to add another young quarterback. But Zach Wilson now gives them an intriguing reclamation project as they look to solve their long-standing issues at the position. His time in New York did not go as hoped, but in Denver he may just find the opportunity needed for a career reset.