Tag: Garrett Wilson

On Garrett Wilson, Robert Saleh believes ‘the sky is the limit for him’

Garrett Wilson can be even better according to head coach Robert Saleh.

Garrett Wilson is facing a season where he could potentially join the best wide receivers in the NFL. The New York Jets wide receiver has been a standout during his first two NFL seasons with the New York Jets.

But Jets head coach Robert Saleh believes there is still another level that Wilson can reach in his career.

Wilson, a first round pick of the Jets in the 2022 NFL draft. He has topped 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first two seasons in the league.

The former Ohio State standout has lived up to the hype coming out of the Big Ten.

Last year, he had 95 catches for 1,042 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Impressive numbers, despite the quarterback issues on the Jets last year.

With a healthy Aaron Rodgers, it is not unreasonable to think that Wilson can have his first All-Pro season in 2024.

“I’m just excited whenever he’s on the field, I’ll be honest with you. He’s an electric personality,” Saleh told reporters on Saturday.

“He gets fiery. Has the biggest smile that he has when he puts a helmet on and he gets into a competitive battle, it what makes all these guys special. He flips the switch, and he becomes something that’s completely different, but as long as he continues to come out here and do his best every day, I think the sky’s the limit for him.”

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At Ohio State, Wilson was twice an All-Big Ten selection.

New York Jets All-Pro LB Quincy Williams is destined for greatness

New York Jets LB Quincy Williams ranked an impressive No. 5 in solo tackles with 95 through 17 games played last season.

New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams ranked an impressive No. 5 in solo tackles totaling 95 through 17 games played last season. 

Williams has shown versatility in defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s system, operating as a run-stuffer, coverage guy, and pass-rusher.

The Jets finished near the bottom of the NFL in time of possession last season (No. 25), meaning Williams was forced to play a lot of snaps. 2023 was a test of Williams’ mental and physical endurance, yet he displayed a consistent tenacity every week.


The leadership of Jets head coach Robert Saleh and teammate linebacker C.J Mosley are solid points of reference for Williams’ and his increased intuitiveness. Williams’ instincts have been impactful versus the run, an asset to a Jets’ defense primed for a big season in 2024.

As Williams and the Jets’ defense condition under Ulbrich during training camp, they’ll get a fair share of quality reps against quarterback Aaron Rodgers, running back Breece Hall, and emerging rookie running back Braelon Allen.

Aaron Rodgers, Garrett Wilson had heated exchange at Jets camp (video)

Heated:

First and foremost, the Jets are hoping quarterback Aaron Rodgers stays healthy in 2024 after injury ruined his first year on the team.

On top of that, they’re hoping Rodgers makes some magic happen with receiver Garrett Wilson.

But an exchange during Jets training camp went a bit viral which featured the two.

Having a bit of an argument on the sideline of practice, Rodgers and Wilson were certainly going back-and-forth. It should be noted the two shook hands at the end… but make that start of something here?

Bills fans won’t mind that.

The clip can be found below:

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Garrett Wilson isn’t focused on ending the New York Jets playoff drought or Super Bowl talk

Garrett Wilson isn’t focused on the New York Jets playoff drought.

The expectation that the New York Jets will end their playoff drought this season doesn’t weigh on Garrett Wilson, That those expectations are being coupled with Super Bowl talk is something that Wilson doesn’t think about.

While not shying away from the hype or rather lofty expectations around this Jets team, Wilson also didn’t add to the headlines with his own outlook on the season. Instead, the Jets wide receiver said that he and his teammates need to be focused on the task at hand.

When asked on Tuesday about trying to get this team to reach the Super Bowl expectations, Wilson said he wasn’t aware of the Jets’ playoff drought and that “I’ve never seen it that way.”

“That’s the reality of what we’re trying to do. I think we approach it with the mindset of let’s get better every day. We’re not looking at it as we haven’t been in the playoffs the last whatever it is, we haven’t done this in whatever,” Wilson told reporters on Tuesday.

“It’s just, let’s find a way to get to the best version of ourselves because we know what we can do. And at the end of the day, we got to go out and do it. But the opportunity is there… That’s really all it needs to be is an opportunity and all these guys in the facility are willing to put in the work to try and make our dreams happen.”

With a top-three defense and an offense that is expected to be much improved, the Jets are expected to not just end a playoff drought that dates back to 2010, also compete for the AFC East.

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And there is legitimate talk about this being a team that, if they can stay healthy, has Super Bowl potential.

Chris Olave makes Bleacher Report’s 25 under 25 team

After back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons to start his career, Chris Olave made Bleacher Report’s 25 under 25 list. Expectations are high for the young wide receiver:

The New Orleans Saints were represented on the NFL.com’s 30 over 30 list by Demario Davis and Tyrann Mathieu. Now, Chris Olave has been highlighted on a similar ranking. The third-year wide receiver made Bleacher Report’s 25 under 25 team.

Olave was ranked as the 17th-best player under the age of 25. He’s joined by his old Ohio State teammate Garrett Wilson. Wide receivers were well-represented on the list. The position made up over a fifth of the total count. That’s no surprise with how prolific wide receivers have been early in their careers in today’s game. Of the six receivers on the list, Olave ranked fifth.

Olave was connected to the Saints before he even declared for the 2022 NFL draft because of the Ohio State-New Orleans pipeline. He has delivered on the promise he showed in college and started his career with back-to-back seasons with 1,000 receiving yards.

He’ll be looking to truly boom in Year 3. It’ll be his first year going into a season with the same quarterback he had the season prior. His connection with Derek Carr improved after a rocky start. Without growing pains, Olave may cross the 1,200 yard threshold for the first time in his career.

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Examining the New York Jets receiving corps

After Garrett Wilson, is there any value to be found here?

The Titanic. The Hindenburg. The 2023 New York Jets. It’s fair to ask which of these events were the biggest disaster, but make no mistake, they all qualify for that designation. Amid massive hype, which included a turn on HBO’s Hard Knocks and a schedule loaded with primetime games, the Jets saw their season go up in flames after just four snaps when quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon.

Sans Rodgers, the Jets trotted out the lackluster trio of QBs Zach Wilson, Tim Boyle, and Trevor Siemian. None return. Wilson, the former No. 2 overall pick, was traded to the Denver Broncos before the draft. Boyle was waived last year and is currently on the Houston Texans. Siemian remains unsigned. Veteran Tyrod Taylor now sits behind Rodgers on the depth chart.

While the quarterback situation makes it tough to read much into last year’s numbers, the struggles of wide receivers Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb convinced the team more was needed at the position. To that end, the club signed Mike Williams (Los Angeles Chargers) and drafted Malachi Corley. With Rodgers back under center, let’s look at what we can expect from the Jets receivers in 2024.

Garrett Wilson creates the ultimate wide receiver from Ohio State players

Who would you choose as your ultimate Buckeye receiver?

Ohio State football has certainly made its mark with wide receivers over the past few years.

We have seen multiple of them getting selected early in the NFL draft, and even if they weren’t, there are still success stories. One of those receivers who was selected in the first round was [autotag]Garrett Wilson[/autotag] of  the New York Jets.

The 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year was asked to create his perfect wide receiver from current and past Buckeyes, and it was a very interesting combination.

Wilson chose the hands of [autotag]Jaxon Smith-Njigba[/autotag], the athleticism of [autotag]Emeka Egbuka[/autotag], the route running of [autotag] Marvin Harrison Jr.[/autotag], and the speed of [autotag]Chris Olave[/autotag].

It’s hard to argue with his decisions because as all of his choices were first round picks — with the exception of Egbuka — who could join his former teammates in getting selected on the drafts first day.

Wilson didn’t pick himself for any of the attributes, but he surely could have. He’s a pretty good player in his own right.

Who would you pick as your ultimate Buckeye wide receiver?

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PFF ranks the wide receiver rooms in the NFL…where did the Jets rank?

PFF ranks the New York Jets wide receivers room.

There are a lot of questions about the New York Jets on offense heading into the 2024 season. One of the biggest questions centers is the talent and depth at wide receiver.

Of course, the Jets have viable questions along the offensive line and at quarterback too. But the questions at wide receiver remain a focal point heading into training camp.

There is only one established playmaker at wide receiver for the Jets in third-year star Garrett Wilson.

Coming off a sophomore season in the NFL where he had 95 catches for 1,042 yards and three touchdowns, Wilson’s numbers are even more staggering when considering that the Jets had the third-worst passing offense in the NFL last season.

All of which led Pro Football Focus to rank the Jets at No. 19 in terms of wide receiver talent:

“Garrett Wilson is a star receiver, and a fully healthy season from Aaron Rodgers should only highlight that even more.

Breece Hall is a very good receiver out of the backfield, but outside of him, there are a lot of unknowns. Mike Williams, while a solid flier signing, is recovering from a torn ACL. Perhaps better quarterback play will elevate everyone on the team. Time will tell.”

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The Jets took Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley on Day 2, a draft pick who can and should help the passing offense. Corley put up some impressive career numbers at Western Kentucky with 259 career receptions for 2,943 yards along with 29 touchdowns.

 

 

Chris Olave hasn’t gotten enough credit in PFF’s wide receiver rankings

Chris Olave wasn’t given enough credit in the wide receiver rankings at Pro Football Focus. The young Saints standout is badly underrated:

How is Chris Olave still underrated? The New Orleans Saints wide receiver roared into the NFL with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, but he’s having trouble getting respect even from those in the know at Pro Football Focus.

PFF’s Sam Monson shared his rankings for the top 32 receivers going into 2024, and they’re a mess. It’s bad enough that Olave was ranked behind players who haven’t even run a route in the NFL, with rookies like Malik Nabers (No. 25) and Marvin Harrison Jr. (No. 21) both ahead of him. But Olave is also ranked behind wideouts who have been in the league as long as him without achieving as much as he has, like Drake London and Garrett Wilson.

London is still searching for his first 1,000-yard season when Olave is already well over 2,000 yards in his career. He’s played in three fewer games than Wilson and caught 19 fewer passes but gained more yards and scored more touchdowns. The Offensive Rookie of the Year voters got it wrong in recognizing Wilson over Olave for that award in 2022, and we’re still mad about it.

Monson ranked Olave all the way down at No. 27 out of the game’s 32 best receivers, but he did have some nice things to say about him:

A smooth mover, Chris Olave averaged 2.07 yards per route run last season and has 49 explosive plays over his first two seasons in the league. With Derek Carr playing well down the stretch, Olave could have a big year in 2024.

Hopefully Klint Kubiak’s offense and a more-confident Carr lead to even greater heights for Olave in 2024. But he should already be seen as a top-20 player at his position. Just 15 players around the NFL have converted more first downs since he turned pro, and one of them is a tight end (Travis Kelce). Olave deserves more respect. Let’s hope he plays so loud in 2024 that national writers can’t keep ignoring him.

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Garrett Wilson explains why Ohio State is successful recruiting elite wide receivers

Iron sharpens iron. #GoBucks

Over the past few recruiting cycles, Ohio State football has accumulated some of the best wide receiver prospects.

With so much quality depth, its is curious as to how the Buckeyes have been able to continue adding top-end talent. Former Ohio State and current New York Jet, [autotag]Garrett Wilson[/autotag], was asked that question and gave some great insight as to why.

The former Rookie of the Year explained that it’s all about practice, the players pushing each other continually to be better. “We know how to practice. We practice as hard as possible so the game is what it is,” Wilson said about his former collegiate unit.

All the players he mentioned went on to be first round NFL draft picks, so the proof is in the pudding. Iron sharpens iron.

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