Is Zach Wilson actually the second-best QB in the 2021 NFL Draft? | Get Up

Get Up reacts to Todd McShay's 2021 NFL Mock Draft 2.0, in which Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance and Justin Fields occupy the top four spots.
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[@johnnyd1391]

I know Mac had some great weapons but I can see him having a solid NFL career in the right situation. Good size, vision, and arm.

[@Cryptum404]

Agreed. Mac > fields

[@jefferyguldo2368]

Mac to the colts he’d be good cuz of the oline and defense and jtaylor

[@MDbaseball3]

Mac didn’t just have some great weapons. He had the best o-line, best running back, and best receiving core in the country. Dwayne Haskins would’ve put up those exact same numbers at Bama if he was in that situation

[@olivermccall9770]

Basically like a Tom Brady system-dependent type QB

[@meh7349]

@@olivermccall9770 which is why he will get picked up by the pats. Also the bill belichick nick saban connection helps too

[@manton5722]

Tannenbaum: “this is why I’m not a GM anymore”

[@youngamong7618]

Can't wait to see how wrong this draft was lmao

[@whitesticcwilly8907]

Yeah same. One of these QBs is gonna be a bust. We just don’t know which one

[@tjc4085]

The #1 pick is always a bust

[@youngamong7618]

@@whitesticcwilly8907 more like half of them

[@mcnally1456]

@@youngamong7618 Lawrence Wilson and Lance all went too 3 😂😂

[@yungrichie8330]

This giving me deshaun Watson vibes all over again

[@deesee2051]

Are you comparing Watson to Zach Wilson 😂😂😂

[@yungrichie8330]

@@deesee2051 Nawl if you know you know

[@00ghostcobra]

@@yungrichie8330 Right on.

[@sidsrivastava6987]

Don't compare Fields to Watson lmao

[@willbrench924]

@@sidsrivastava6987 the closest player in the nfl to fields is watson lmao

[@broncodeviltexas]

They do this every year. Push QBs that aren't really as good as they think.

[@pooppee4440]

They will never learn

[@gabes4656]

He's gonna be awesome. Prepare to eat those words.

[@kir7978]

Wilson isn’t better than fields omg

[@redeyejedi4400]

Ok expert.

[@Mike_jones32]

*white QBs. You missed a word

[@cancelanime1507]

God the disrespect toward Fields is crazy..

[@johnnyd1391]

Fields is over rated

[@colinbarlow6662]

Just because Wilson is better it doesn't mean they're disrespecting Fields.

[@cancelanime1507]

@@colinbarlow6662 Except he’s not better lol

[@tjsutton5128]

I agree 100%

[@tjsutton5128]

@@cancelanime1507 with everything you have said

[@Forever4nd7ver]

Justin fields has thrown 67 college TDs to 9 int against better comp compared to zach Wilson’s 56 TDs to 15 int against lower comp Also one was a heisman finalist

[@manton5722]

Fields also has other worldly talent surrounding him while Wilson was throwing to future accountants and dentists, but your point is well taken ;)

[@Forever4nd7ver]

@@manton5722 fields also threw against many future nfl dbs compared to the future lawyers zach threw against

[@manton5722]

@@Forever4nd7ver you play who’s on your schedule amigo... BYU does not have even close to the talent as Ohio state, that’s evident

[@Forever4nd7ver]

@@manton5722 I agree but the same can be said about the quality of opposition

[@jaywillis3150]

Those stats are better then Lawrence's

[@Babybacktillery]

The disrespect of Mac Jones is unreal. If QB doesn't matter long as you have weapons Chief's and Bucs would'nt been going to the super bowl. But instead it took Pat Mahomes and Brady to get there to make a difference. Mac Jones made the same difference at Alabama. Alabama don't win the championship with Kellen Mond at QB. It ain't only about the weapon's, QB is a big deal.

[@joedaddyellis9460]

But do they win if instead of Mac Jones they had any of the other qbs they mentioned? The only one who id say wouldn’t win is trey lance

[@christian-gu5oq]

Mond was lights out at a&m he would have delivered a championship as well. Mac Jones is less talented than Tua that should tell you something. Alabama qbs don’t transfer well. Tua is missing targets because he’s used to wide open receivers and easy reads.

[@motown1970]

@@christian-gu5oq Mac Jones is less talented? Please watch Alabama’s A Day spring game from 2019 and explain to me how Mac Jones is less talented. Tua only looked more talented because you didn’t see them sharing snaps. Mac Jones is actually not only statistically better, but he is just as accurate and he doesn’t break when he gets hit.

[@christian-gu5oq]

@@motown1970 Mac Jones is less talented Mac is a Ryan Tannehill type game manager. Tua is more talented he just hasn’t made the adjustment in the nfl namely because Alabama doesn’t create great nfl quarterbacks. Think about this teams are looking to draft Zach Wilson and Trey Lance over him.

[@christian-gu5oq]

@@wayneverhoff9928More than that but fr Jones is nothing like him

[@jerseyforhawks]

Thanks, Mike.

[@kilduce4423]

I bet buddy’s daughter is pissed. 😭😭😭

[@justinpelkey7636]

I think this draft will be like the 2012 draft. Lawrence is like Luck. Wilson is like Wilson. Mac Jones is like Ryan Tannehill. Robert Griffin III is like Justin Fields.

[@ultimatessjin2644]

Justin Pelkey lol no

[@samstouffer3078]

Amen

[@dantheman8152]

The way Greenberg says the word what is amazing

[@youngamong7618]

I do not see the Jets keeping that Pick especially if Houston and Free agency on the come with quality QBs on the market

[@trentwilliams4137]

Nah...that's crazy....what big games did Zach Wilson win? Was that Justin Fields that beat Trevor Lawrence head to head or was I dreaming. Ryan Clark tap-dancing as usual. 🤔🤨🤔

[@fitsarrahadian7942]

he's 0-3 against ranked opponent with 1-3 td int ratio but ok

[@panchotheaddict420]

you know football is a team game right? ohio st beating clemson, doest not transalte to fields is better then lawrence. it just means he had the better team. by your narraritive, mac jones is the best qb in the draft. you see how silly that sounds?

[@nathansherman4334]

@@fitsarrahadian7942 wrong. He beat a ranked Boise state and USC

[@joecook5689]

At boise state 51-17

[@jaywillis3150]

🎯🤣

[@jaybrown3341]

More butter biscuits for you RC...

[@NameN0tFound]

Yes

[@Sc35444]

If Fields doesn’t go number 2 he should force his way to SF 💯🤞🏼😹

[@julianhuerta9763]

Been wit trevor since i watched that qb show on youtube

[@00ghostcobra]

Fields will be great with the Falcons and the weapons that they have.. Zach Wilson is the new Mitch Trubisky, an overhyped QB who will be drafted above guys who are much better than he is.

[@bosemjeans9821]

I agreed I prefer pick Devonta Smith or Kyle Pitts before Wilson

[@Cryptum404]

Why does everyone keep saying fields is being underrated? He literally threw 5 picks in the playoffs and can’t read moderate- elite defenders ie: Indiana and North western🤷‍♂️

[@IsmokeHiphopLive]

you are trying way too hard. you dont have to keep attacking fields....your great white hope is going to be selected 2nd pick. you whte dudes have a real hate for black qb's and its visible. you can root for your white hype with put lying to make fields look bad....one more question how has wilson played better than fields this year? LOL

[@mckelvin6567]

Clemson defense isn’t elite?

[@andrewlau7247]

@@IsmokeHiphopLive lmaooo Ryan Clark literally thinks Zach Wilson is better I wasn’t aware Ryan clark is white🤔

[@Cryptum404]

@@IsmokeHiphopLive you brought race into this. Pathetic

[@bostoncurtis9559]

@@Cryptum404 Exactly!

[@aidanwatson910]

Dawg his daughter was not salary cap friendly is savage

[@ADeep007]

Lmao this man said his daughter isn’t salary cap friendly.

[@delandrejohnson9864]

Watch the film for all you guys who think Fields is better than Wilson. Also Mike LaFleur Offense is more tailored towards Wilson anyway.

[@BrunoJaws]

Fields is a better leader better football player tougher more athletic period

[@mitchellajieroh]

Fym the film says Fields is at least as good

[@fuzzytabby4304]

Would someone please tell me what is so great about DeShaun Watson?

[@alfredsmith6947]

Clearly you know nothing about football

[@blakeyokeley432]

He can do everything u want in a qb? He’s a playmaker. He scrambled and runs and has a great arm

[@fuzzytabby4304]

@@alfredsmith6947 I know he won four games this year.

[@NYCCamper]

IDK led the league in passing after his biggest weapon was traded. Imagine the chiefs trading Hill.

[@MrImHim]

He's consistent!

[@frozenvapors]

Damm so what would Mike T give up for Trevor Lawrence 🤔🙉

[@rhysw3500]

Ryan pace is the worst gm in the nfl with all his top 10picks busting except roquan Smith who isn't a top 10 type player

[@carlito_148]

4 really good prospects 5 actually at qb. Lets see who pans out

[@jblaze600]

Falcons need to address that defense

[@ourfragrancejourney3911]

Soooo Mac Jones has a historic season, plays in the SEC, and wins the National Championship and you have people in trash conferences above him?!? 🤣🤣🤣

[@RobFarrell2002]

Bro is throwing to Devonta smith & Jaylen Wadfle with 15 yards of separation. Wilson is throwing to mormons with a degree in dentistry

[@ourfragrancejourney3911]

@@RobFarrell2002 was Joe Burrow throwing to scrubs? Use simple logic and get away from group think.

[@spencerthurman]

Please no. Zach deserves more than the Jets.

[@panchotheaddict420]

zach wilson to the falcons

[@phantomoftheaqua3896]

Zach to the Vikings

[@NYCCamper]

Why do you care?

[@mitchellajieroh]

Jets aren’t as bad as y’all say....anyone expecting to get picked high goes to a bad team

[@Mr.Perry33]

My money is on Justin Fields to the Jets

[@SingerDadReacts]

Even though I agree Zach should go 2nd I don't want him to go to the Jets where he will have no chance to succeed in a broken program. Justin or Trey can have it. Falcons would be better for him.

[@NYCCamper]

This is a completely different team. Stop comparing the jets to previous teams. Not too long ago the browns were a completely broken team. If you're a Hater just say your team.

[@SingerDadReacts]

@@NYCCamper You're right. I apologize. My comment was a bit harsh. Who knows? Maybe he'll go there and it will be an opportunity to prove how awesome he is when he takes them to the Super Bowl. It would be cool to see the Jets go for it. Way to be a loyal fan.

[@grantschwarzott8175]

I love this Trey Lance will sit behind Teddy Bridgewater for a year to learn Joe Brady's offense. Justin Fields will sit behind Matt Ryan until his contract runs out

[@grantschwarzott8175]

Ikr but the thing is I feel like Matt is still elite and will be a difference maker in a new offense and fields will have to sit for a while

[@TheKnuckles05]

it's funny that this guy never gets the draft right each year but yet they keep having him on. Bring Todd McShay back on after the draft and tell him how many he gets correct. I bet it's less than %5

[@quaniereacts]

What is crazy to me is that if this was five years ago Mac Jones will be a third rounder. AJ Mccarron was by far a better QB than Mac Jones is.

[@peenhead9938]

lol Mac Jones 100x better than Mccarron

[@fedexnman]

AJ always over threw the long passes . Always . I'd scream at the tv .

[@fernandobreton3226]

Cap , Mac Jones is the dude

[@danielminton9056]

McCarron was not better than Jones. Mac Jones reads defenses, manipulates coverages with his eyes, is a very accurate passer at all levels, has a super quick release and always seems to throw almost every single pass with the right amount of touch and trajectory for every route, Mac Jones is a distributor. AJ McCarron played on an Alabama team with a dominant defense and unstoppable running attack he was a game manager with a long extended throwing motion and release.

[@rolandedwards9184]

Mack Jones will be there in the long run the rest won't last 5years.

[@weekendtrailerparksupervis3216]

He would give up his wife and kids huh 🤔

[@paidtourist6563]

Welp, looks like I will have to buy the Jets to save them from making stupid picks with will further screw the franchise out of wins

[@22s22a]

If the jets truly think hes the best 2nd best get him, I disagree but I respect conviction.

[@BrunoJaws]

Fields is the best quarterback in the draft. Trevor will be the next Trubisky Zach will be below average at best plus he is injury prone. Trey Lance will be a good quarterback along with Mac Jones. But Fields will be a great qb.

[@NeptuneGuy78]

I don't see how you can compare Trubisky to Trevor.

[@BrunoJaws]

There about the same athletically very good running quarterbacks. Trubisky is actually much stronger. They both played in one read college offenses. Only difference Trubisky played less and on a worst team.

[@SingerDadReacts]

I'm going on record, my friend. Zach will be an elite franchise QB in the NFL and more successful than Justin. Time will prove all.

[@Dr.Think4Yourself]

Trevor is more accurate and has more Arm Talent. He also had a better College career. Your comparison is terrible and no statistics to back it up. Fields is good but not better then Trevor as a NFL prospect

[@BrunoJaws]

Boys and girls how many of these quarterbacks actually ball out in the NFL.Trevor is going to a bad situation. Trevor is so overrated but its not his fault. Im not impressed by him playing in the ACC with superior talent and then being exposed by ohio state two years in a row.

[@paidtourist6563]

He might actually be my favorite QB over Lawrence

[@austinmerullo9386]

Fields I really think is the better QB and is closer to Lawrence than he is to Wilson. Think teams would be making a mistake if they go Wilson over Fields

[@robertharvey9047]

qb BYU daft day mak Sanchez draft day

[@midnightblaze3509]

Falcons will not draft a qb with that pick unless they plan to trade Matt Ryan for picks

[@olzickmont5723]

Matt Ryan is done after the 2021 season in ATL, those are facts. The falcons are taking a qb its past due.

[@broncodeviltexas]

Perfect time for Falcons to take a QB.

[@midnightblaze3509]

@@broncodeviltexas not that high the talent just isn't there this year not to me not that high but yes teams will reach hope its not the falcons

[@RobFarrell2002]

@@midnightblaze3509 with the team they have now they probably won’t have a top 5 pick again next year. Take a qb then finish out the draft with BPA defense and o-line

[@rockroad4505]

Did he just compare Wilson to current NFL QB's?

[@TheTru1king]

HE ll know sir. Only 2 in the 1st 10 rounds

[@td1253]

Darnold was drafted 3rd overall, build a team

[@dtays]

No 1 mac Jones 2 Trevor Lawrence 3 Justin fields 4 trey lence 5 Zach wilson

[@timothylacefield4557]

I wouldn't want mac Jones at the Jets anyway

[@thewizardofoz4434]

Das stupid Panthers Never Trade up Example Last year whith Isaiah Simmons and why should the dolphins give up number 3

[@theriotartist]

Zach Wilson is quite a few tiers below Kyle Trask.

[@jamarquarles3125]

They disrespect Justin field I can’t wait to see how they wrong again

[@chrisfunk9105]

The fact that Wilson is being regarded higher than Fields is ridiculous. Fields is the 2nd best QB in this draft

[@bherbo3943]

Why is he the 2nd best? Just cause you seen him play more?

[@adamalmeida3622]

You are clueless. I knew Bama would shut him down. Clemson's D was overrated

[@timothylacefield4557]

Mac Jones is better than Zach Wilson, my opinion

[@gowersup6441]

Of course he is. But people want fields (for obviously reasons that has nothing to do with football) to go after Laurence. People were actually debating Laurence and fields 6 weeks ago HAHAHAA.

[@Eastnewyork2106]

Thats why he was fired from the jets

[@cdot9219]

Fields is better and went up against some of the best teams

[@Mr.Perry33]

For some reason I have a feeling Trey Lance will be a franchise QB

[@henryhorne7478]

Wasn’t it only a few months ago these were the same guys who weren’t sure who was better out of fields or Lawrence. This is a joke fields is no doubt no.2. Wilson’s played nobody

[@HANGTIMEV]

I agree that fields is better than wilson but there is an argument to be made that tho he was playing against lesser competition he also wasnt doing it with a team full of 4 and 5 star recruits like at ohio state.

[@henryhorne7478]

@@HANGTIMEV yes but Wilson was also doing it with 25 year old freshman and against low tier competition that can be huge differences in ability. Fields had his best performance this year against 4 and 5 stars aswell.

[@borneocoolpad7833]

@@HANGTIMEV he reminds me of Josh Allen. Small Scholl and late rise talents and great arm. Idk he could be as good as Allen right now 🤷

[@HANGTIMEV]

@@borneocoolpad7833 could also end up like trubisky tho, well see where he goes, i think the falcons would be a good fit, sitting behind matt ryan for a year or two could really help out devellopment provided he doesnt get moved.

[@borneocoolpad7833]

@@HANGTIMEV thats true, they could be make mistake reaching for him just like Da Bears did with Trubisky and ended up bad pick, but again his trait reminds me a lot with Allen and if team have great organization and Oline ready such as Colts picks him up he will be shine.

[@THINKTVTIME]

Id even go a step further and say Mac Jones over Justin Fields.

[@user-sm2ng7dt1t]

Mac Jones is a late solid 2nd rounder

[@gladec3896]

All four are good. But Zack over time will be the best

[@bigdap100]

The KKK of UGA is still mad at Justin Fields.

[@StephenHSmith-mn4iq]

no lmao

[@vinnyb3978]

No not even close

[@MalakhiW]

zach wilson isn't better than Justin fields

[@savagecabbage138]

but they are both better than Trevor Lawrence. Lawrence is straight cheeks

[@MalakhiW]

@@savagecabbage138 okay idk about all that trevor Lawrence has a very high ceiling he can become a better version of Ryan tannehill

[@JPaw-ud5pk]

He is tho

[@Biz613]

Justin Fields will be a bust 🤫 doesn’t anticipate any throws

[@Dmoney2688]

No I think fields yall gone stop disrespecting the black qbs

[@jealousbeanbag5636]

You’re delusional

[@Dmoney2688]

@@jealousbeanbag5636 never that you'll see when they in the league next season some players better pro players then college but he was a good college player

[@jealousbeanbag5636]

@@Dmoney2688 oh yea no doubt Fields is a great player but just because someone thinks wilson is better dosent mean their a racist.

[@Dmoney2688]

Wasn't saying they was racist you took it the wrong way

[@jealousbeanbag5636]

but u mentioned he was black. it dosent matter his race it matters how good they are/if they fit the system.

[@itisnottaken4444]

It's a blessing in disguise to be seen as an inferior quarterback just ask Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert.

[@Sc35444]

You don’t think Fields Lance or even Wilson is hoping they end up in SF or Carolina instead of the the Jets, Lions, Falcons or even Eagles 😹

[@jonathanscott1561]

they are purposely burying justin fields its so obvious that he's clear of wilson.

[@alfredsmith6947]

@Jim White I think you mean theorists... Also, it happens all the time, just like they did with Deshaun a Watson...

[@gnielsen07]

@@alfredsmith6947 thanks for the 1 example. Can you explain Jamarcus Russell & Jameis Winston being the best in their classes? Race has nothing to do with it

[@shawnsimmons8693]

Mac Jones is the typical white Qb at a big school looks great with all the best players then turns into a journey men back up

[@Mr.Perry33]

Devonte Smith made Mac Jones look good

[@drpepper7460]

I can totally see Trevor Lawrence becoming a NFL bust.

[@tjsutton5128]

FINALLY SOMEONE WHO AGREES!!! I honestly believe that and not just because I’m a ride or die OSU fan lol

[@tjsutton5128]

@CADE WENDZICKI I agree I thin Urban Meyer is going to have a tough time giving him a good career. It is not Urban Meyer’s fault I just don’t see Trevor Lawrence having much potential.

[@thequixoticangler3364]

Watch football unlocked. He has a video on this.

[@sidsrivastava6987]

I don't think he'll be a bust, but he's being overhyped. He's a great prospect, but no better than Joe Burrow and probably what Herbert turned out to be.

[@MSHW_4]

@@tjsutton5128 I’ve been saying this for so long now I’m glad I’m not the only person that thinks this. I’m a jags fan and I’m not really sold on Lawrence. I never hear anybody talk about Trevor’s flaws but when it comes to Justin Fields you hear everything in the book that’s wrong with him. I rather trade the 1st overall pick to Houston and grab Deshaun Watson and build around him because he is a PROVEN Top 5 QB in this league.

[@williambullard9244]

Fields and Mac Mac Jones will be better than Zack Wilson. I remember when they hyped up Matt Lineart. Look at his NFL career

[@jeffreyclarke7312]

I think Trey Lance is way better than this guy wilson

[@PatrickOCnMD]

Don't see Watson going to the Jets. The team stinks and he won't want to go there. If he has a brain, which I know he has.

[@Cryptum404]

Fields just isn’t that good and his arm talent isn’t there compared to Lawrence

[@coltenross2664]

lol might need an edit

[@IsmokeHiphopLive]

man you white dudes dont quit do you? ypour right on time happens every year with you people. cant wait for another Mitch Trubrisky Hype job turn Left LOL

[@jahendrix1543]

@@IsmokeHiphopLive don’t you have a protest to be at?

[@olivermccall9770]

@@jahendrix1543 Don't you have an innocent black person to shoot?

[@jahendrix1543]

@@olivermccall9770 not sure about “innocent” bud...

[@dmoney17]

Omg thank god my jets didn’t trade for Watson that would’ve been the ultimate nail in the coffin. I would be out at that point. Passing on Marino, letting belichek walk, passing on Brady, the but fumble & then trading for a ALLEGED CANT STRESS THAT ENOUGH serial you know what. That’s it I would be done w them NGL

[@TapsAnyButton]

Cringing while watching

[@THINKTVTIME]

side note all these mock drafts are trash

[@deesee2051]

Wilson is Goff 2.0

[@RobFarrell2002]

They couldn’t play more differently lmao

[@deesee2051]

@@RobFarrell2002 we’ll see in the NFL because honestly we are all just guessing even the so called draft experts

[@JPaw-ud5pk]

This is an absurd comparison

[@bengals098558]

Terrible comparison. 🤣🤣

[@tjsutton5128]

My honest opinion is that Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson being AWFUL in the NFL.

[@johnnyd1391]

And fields?

[@tjsutton5128]

Alright not great. That hurts to say being a lifelong OSU fan.

[@tjsutton5128]

@@johnnyd1391 Just mark my words on this.

[@johnnyd1391]

@@tjsutton5128 Who you got top 3 QBs in this draft?

[@tjsutton5128]

@@johnnyd1391 Honestly I see Trevor Lawrence at 1, Zach Wilson at 2, and Justin Fields 3, but don’t see them doing what is expected.

[@peenhead9938]

Whoever gets drafted by the Jets will be bad

[@HarrisonHollers]

Mr T! Trader Mike!!!

[@louisbanks8660]

None of these people are ever right.

[@user-sm2ng7dt1t]

Overrated. One hit away from that smug look on his face being washed away.

[@submissions72]

Stop hyping up Zach Wilson!!!! He really had one good year! His throwing mechanic is weird just like justin fields.

[@olivermccall9770]

Not even close to Fields, racial bias at it again

[@stevejohnston1309]

OH MY HECK !

[@kylec8950]

wilson>fields

[@johnbarnett2316]

Thats racist

[@cancelanime1507]

Oh please don’t make this a race thing. Yes they’re being stupid and Fields is better but only a real idiot would automatically assume it has to do with race..

[@johnbarnett2316]

@@cancelanime1507 i was joking

[@jahendrix1543]

@@johnbarnett2316 some people aren’t lol, which is just sad

[@johnbarnett2316]

@@jahendrix1543 legit. I cant watch espn... It is pure insanity.... Then skip and Shannon.... Stephen a smith... Max kellerman....... All of the rocker

[@olivermccall9770]

Trubisky above Mahomes and Watson was racist

[@geleneceline2310]

Yes