Multiple league sources – both executives and scouts – believe quarterback Zach Wilson has played his final game with the Jets, losers of four straight. Wilson, the No. 2 pick in the 2021 draft, has struggled mightily this season, completing under 55% of his passes with six scores and seven picks.

All is not lost for the 7-8 Jets, though. Their roster is very talented and very young, and Wilson – only 23 years old – can still command draft capital, perhaps multiple picks or a Day 2 selection. Here are five possible solutions for Gang Green at quarterback in 2023 and perhaps beyond.

 

Jimmy Garoppolo

Here’s the good news: Jimmy G has previously worked with Robert Saleh, whose offense is similar to the Niners’. Garoppolo doesn’t have the highest ceiling, but you’re hard-pressed to find someone with a higher floor. A cheaper option with legitimate playoff experience, Garoppolo would instantly provide stability to an offense full of talented playmakers. We’ve seen him have success with Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk; why couldn’t he replicate that with uber-talented youngsters like Garrett Wilson and Elijah Moore? “He’s probably the safest option for them,” a scout told me. “Safe isn’t a bad thing. It’s not sexy, but it’s not bad, either.”