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Zach Wilson will have an opportunity to fight for the Denver Broncos starting job, but he hasn’t gotten off to the best of starts.

Wilson joined the Broncos via trade this offseason following an unsuccessful stint with the New York Jets. He will hope to live up to the potential he showed upon entering the league after getting an opportunity for a fresh start.

According to a report from the Denver Post, the former No. 2 overall pick looked “rattled” while practicing with the starters during OTAs on Tuesday. The quarterback is said to have struggled to find a rhythm in 11-on-11 drills, though he showed impressive arm strength.

The report notes: “When Denver was doing 11-on-11, cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian blitzed Wilson. The rattled QB threw an interception to safety P.J. Locke. Wilson had nowhere to go and might’ve been better off holding on to the ball or throwing it away. Instead, he tried to make something happen and Denver’s defense took advantage.”

He also overthrew a pass to wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. on a deep route and missed running back Javonte Williams on a short pass. Cornerback Damarri Mathis broke up a pass to WR Brandon Johnson too.

“His best throw of the day was a completion near the sideline to wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. on a comeback route,” the Post adds. “Before the completion, he tried to find Mims for a deep pass, but the ball was overthrown with Mathis in coverage.”

 

Zach Wilson Hasn’t Put His Starting Prospects In Danger Yet

Despite the early jitters, Wilson is still in contention to start for Sean Payton. He is competing with Jarrett Stidham and rookie Bo Nix.

“When we got Jarrett [Stidham], there was a pretty significant iPhone-to-Android adjustment there,” Payton said. “Whereas Zach’s case, there’s a little bit of similarities relative to how things are called. These guys (have) picked it up quickly.”

According to the report, Stidham was consistent and accurate, making multiple completions.

It will be an interesting battle between Denver’s three QBs, but Nix will likely be given a chance to start early in the season.

Sauce Gardner Absolutely Destroyed Zach Wilson With This Reply On ‘X’ And Fans Are Going Crazy

The New York Jets are projected to be one of the top teams in the NFC this season. With a healthy Aaron Rodgers in the fold and a stout defense led by Sauce Gardner, a young generational talent, the Jets are projected to be one of the top teams in the NFC this season.

One player who won’t be on the Jets roster after a tough start to his NFL career with the franchise is current Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson, who was brought in via trade earlier this off-season.

Zach Wilson may not be known for his proficiency on the field, but he is known for his proficiency off the field, especially when it comes to the dating game. The young signal-caller has been known to go for women much older than him.

He was reportedly sleeping with his mom’s best friend at one point. That prompted everyone to post memes about the former second-overall pick having that dawg in him. This makes Sauce Gardner’s tweet so much more hilarious and fitting!

Zach Wilson May Have Some Choice Words For Sauce Gardner

Gardner replied to an X post by @SalleyBMitchell asking, “[Are there] any teammates of yours I could move on to.” The response was hilarious: “I’ll hit Zach up to see if he’s ready to upgrade from milf to gilf.”

Fans absolutely loved the former NFL Rookie of the Year’s response. One fan commented, “Ain’t no way,” while another added, “How is this app free?” suggesting this was hilarious entertainment.

Another fan commented, “This is foul,” after seeing the post referring to the absolute flaming of Wilson’s choices in romantic involvement. Let’s hope for the case that the young QB can bounce back in 2024 and prove the doubters wrong after a tough start to his career. It would go a long way in helping him stand behind his choices.