Stephen A.: Zach Wilson is playing like 'HOT GARBAGE!' 🗑️ | First Take

Stephen A.: Zach Wilson is playing like 'HOT GARBAGE!' 🗑️ | First Take
Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, Jeff Saturday and Pat McAfee talk about the New York Jets' struggles beginning with quarterback Zach Wilson.
0:00 Joe Namath's comments
3:05 Stephen A. sounds off on Wilson and the Jets
10:42 Pat McAfee joins the show
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[@hectorfrausto9705]

When Joe Namath goes on National TV and Sh*ts on you its time to hang it up 😂

[@SCSAsJorts]

Literally the only HOF QB for this team saying that yeah I know that’s gotta sting

[@jonathanjonesii1897]

I agree, Namath out here boo booing on these boys fr😂

[@FrederickHolmes-hz2hs]

It's just amazing to me to see how many chances he's getting that Trey Lance didn't even get..

[@imaginationplayground]

True no idea who him and fields paid off

[@topspot4834]

Because San Fran's ownership didn't force them to play him, Woody Johnson is

[@topspot4834]

Also Rosen in AZ got canned after a year for Kyler Murray

[@eddievargas704]

Mean time Trey is in Dallas chilling 😂

[@Qubelink]

Trey was hurt in preseason. Then, I filled in mid-season with a poor showing and was hurt again. Then, he was named the starting QB the following season and was done for the year. Then, he lost the starting position, too, Purdy & Sam Darnell. It was just bad luck and unfortunate circumstances. Best of luck to him, though, because the Jets could sure use him.

[@Darth_Arashi]

1:48 Who tf sneezed like that? 😂😂😂

[@louisvelez40]

Stephen A did

[@chazellis621]

🤣🤣

[@byticyzay1626]

Strong ah sneeze

[@mr.brooks9802]

The defense gave up 13 points… The defense did their job

[@fantasybeast7202]

we all know its a team sport and the jets team checked out with aaron. but blame it all on dude and ruin a career

[@mr.brooks9802]

@@fantasybeast7202 he has not produced this season. The only reason we beat the Bills is because the defense forced 4 turnovers and we had a walkoff punt return to win

[@fantasybeast7202]

just saying, he's one dude on a team that's not the best. Look at Tua with no weapons Vs Now. @@mr.brooks9802

[@josevaldez5743]

Namath trippin lol make changes from top to bottom? The only issue is the QB 💀

[@taylorchristian2051]

That defensive play wins football games for 31 other teams

[@POEVont]

Joe Namath saying this is a big red flag for the jets

[@DonThaGoat94]

😂

[@bighuncho5210]

😂 I hope Zach Wilson has espn blocked .

[@JB-mb6lm]

Hahahaha

[@JB-mb6lm]

​@@bighuncho5210😂😂😂😂

[@datsapaddlin]

Don’t worry Jets fans…Joe Namath bout to come out of retirement wearing a fur coat and a helmet with two beer cans attached to it.

[@chrisburruel3019]

😂

[@mshell1959]

I'm waitin".

[@andrewhernandez5332]

fk it i'll take it.

[@RD-zx6py]

Zach Wilson killed Carl!

[@TheJohnmusk]

You're probably going to trot out some statistics about how Joe was a bad QB because you say so

[@Teddy42O]

Jets should call Chad Pennington & Vinny Testeverde & Neil O'Donnell 😂😂

[@bruceblackwell2210]

Jeff I know it hurts you to see the colts struggle...he was part of the struggle lol

[@Manderenn]

Aren't they first in their division?

[@dogmd7]

@@Manderenn He was referring to how awful of a coach he was.

[@Manderenn]

@dogmd7 Read the first part of the comment. He was also referring to how they are struggling now. Which they are not. They are in first.

[@brandonmitchell6351]

At least he beat the raiders LOL

[@anthonychurch726]

Steven talking about Wilson on the sideline laughing reminded me of when the Colts were stomping the Jets 45-17 in 2021 and Wilson was on the sideline laughing and cracking jokes. Wilson was injured so he wasn't playing but still his team was getting beat down and he looked like he was enjoying it.

[@user-kv5bl4db8e]

Why is Jeff saying we moved on from Zach Wilson when was literally the backup to 40 year old QB? If the GM didn’t take any precaution for a rodgers injury then that’s a fireable decision. Why not keep Mike white and let Zach go?? Front office gets no excuses

[@Isaac-eh6uu]

White scored a 50 yard bomb TD for the Dolphins week 3. 💀

[@ericcallahan829]

Thank you!!! White has shown way more than zach!

[@Paul-vf2wl]

White lost his job to Zach TWICE!

[@Vitam1nsoulbeats]

@@Isaac-eh6uu70*

[@rubenjacobs7445]

⁠@@Paul-vf2wl only because he was drafted 2 overall. Mike White is a better qb hands down.

[@kevinibin83]

Joe Namath looks good for his age. Even at his age, he probably can read a defense better than Zack Wilson. 😢😢😢

[@chrisw1503]

Well Joe Namath has 173TD passes and 220 Interceptions thrown and a career 50% percent completion so I wouldn’t be to sure of that

[@VulcanLogic]

@@chrisw1503 And yet those are hall of fame numbers for 1970s QBs. Most QBs in that era had really bad INT numbers because the DBs could openly maul the receivers. At the time of his retirement, Joe Namath was 10th all time in passing yards, was the first QB to throw for 4,000 yards in a season, and won a super bowl. But I think he got into the HoF mostly on his persona, which was pretty big in the 1970s.

[@michaeljohnson7945]

@@VulcanLogic And Joe Namath didn't just win a Super Bowl. He won arguably the most pivotal Super Bowl in the history of the NFL. The Jets' victory over the Colts in Super Bowl III helped merge the AFL and the NFL. All 10 AFL teams (Kansas City, New England, Buffalo, Tennessee, Cincinnati, Miami, the Los Angeles Chargers, Denver, Las Vegas and the New York Jets) came into the NFL based on the AFL showing it was on the same level as the old NFL. It was also how Namath won it -- by guaranteeing the upstart Jets would beat a Colts team coached by Don Shula (the NFL's all-time winningest coach) despite the Jets being a 19.5-point underdog. In many respects, that victory also put the Super Bowl on the map as a national sporting event. Some people don't understand the significance of Super Bowl III in NFL history and how it helped reshape the NFL.

[@SamHubbard-qv2vb]

I swear bro

[@VulcanLogic]

​@@michaeljohnson7945 I've seen that NFL film, and it was on a cathrode ray tube, black and white television in the early 80s. My point mainly was that QBs before the 1990s did not have 3:1 TD to INT ratios. Even Unitas and Tarkenton weren't remotely close to even a 2:1 ratio, and hall of famers like YA Tittle and Bobby Lane were also underwater, just like Namath. Bradshaw would be inducted in the 80s with 212 TDs and 210 picks on one of the best teams to ever be fielded. It was a different era.

[@terrywilma]

Maybe the problem for Saleh is that the management is giving him instructions to play and support Wilson. He can't go against the GM or the owner.

[@avey739]

Easy scapegoat

[@charlesalverson4639]

Maybe the jets problem is the oline😂😂😂 it can't even hold for 1 second

[@charlesalverson4639]

That oline has been garbage before Sam came Zack and Aaron 😂😂😂

[@RaiderNation327]

Yes he can .

[@charlesalverson4639]

The job of a oline is too protect qb and block and open lines for rb... the jets oline hasn't done that in 8 years that's why they keep going back in the draft high...

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

Yesterday, Joe Namath went scorched earth against Zach Wilson. Today, the Jets signed Trevor Semien. Coincidence? I think not.

[@kingstop5495]

Zach Wilson Welcome To The Free Agency 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@clarkkent1521]

Retirement?

[@stevens26]

The jets gm should have released Wilson last off season when they had the chance and brought in a more competent back up like dalton or jameis. That’s where the big issue is.

[@mario98730]

Didn’t have the money after signing Aaron

[@thekingbradable]

He’s a former #2 pick, regardless of how bad he is, ideally you want to get compensation for him

[@user-kv5bl4db8e]

@@mario98730yes they did

[@stevens26]

@@thekingbradable the 49ers gave away lance pretty much. The jets doubled down on their mistake after they knew he couldnt play. There’s a big reason Wilson wouldn’t get any compensation even then.

[@stevens26]

@@mario98730 rodgers didn’t come in until a month after free agency. They had money to bring in a competent back up for $5M or so.

[@HeIsFlx]

A report came out awhile ago that this Zach Wilson agenda is the work of the front office not the coaching staff, leadership is legit holding the coaching staff hostage to “love” Zach

[@bighuncho5210]

Someone tryna prove a point in that office 😂

[@iamdaman9459]

Heard it's Woody Johnson forcing Zack on them because of his friendship with the family. I also heard they didn't want to draft Wilson but Woody pushed it.

[@thewriter8762]

@@bighuncho5210it’s like Tua and the Dolphins during his first two years. They wanted him to be drafted and made successful. You will see the two options, either try what they want and extend your stay or get fired. Brian Flores didn’t want him and was ultimately let go due to that. They got lucky with Mike McDaniels. But the Jets are gonna be on Saleh’s head to make sure they get a return investment. But I think they need to build an O Line. That contributes to the problem

[@cliftonharmon2403]

​@@thewriter8762but Tua had talent. Their was a vision for his abilities. Seems like Zack Wilson is just a case of nepotism or cronyism. There is no victory at the end of this road.

[@topspot4834]

A decision this important always comes from the top.

[@j0epark1]

I wouldn't be surprised if Arod comes out and defends Saleh so he can keep his job.

[@Bormannator]

Friendly reminder that the jets could have gotten Lawrence if they didn't decide to blow their tank by winning a meaningless game against the rams

[@RD-zx6py]

Jets gonna Jet.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

And Adam Gase would have ruined him like Urban Meyer almost did.

[@dogmd7]

They would have drafted Zach Wilson anyway. They were committed.

[@abuckeye26]

He just got outplayed by Stroud, so.....

[@raybp7512]

loool forgot that

[@GrooveSchoolRecs]

Love espn going back to basics, the original espn jingle on the outro 👏🏽🔥

[@olivercrespo2329]

I really do believe Wilson is so bad they’d be better off running a wild cat and trying to hold teams under 10. They aren’t going to score with Wilson anyways and they’ll minimize/eliminate the possibility of turnovers giving teams short fields. Problem is the line is still garbage.

[@dylanpiazza6358]

Not a bad idea fr, given the situation

[@d.s5508]

Fr, that o-line is horrible. Wilson is running for his life as soon as the ball is snapped

[@joefox354]

@@d.s5508not even the o-line last week. They played pretty good in the second half. He just holds the ball too long

[@whatwhat9004]

@@d.s5508 He holds the ball too long. The O-line holds up plenty of times and he just holds the ball and does nothing to make the play. Even in one of the highlights he just fell to the ground and wasn’t even touched on that play.

[@themarathoncontinues2289]

Wilson is playing as bad as I did back in college -Stephen A snitch

[@harveljeanty6864]

Let’s not forget that Geno Smith was with them before being good with the Seahawks. Maybe Wilson needs a new environment

[@jameshollister8294]

They can go get drew lock or David mills it will be much better than this

[@bball933]

Man it’s gotta hurt hearing a living legend and hall of famer that played on the team you’re currently on say that “he’s seen enough” of you😬

[@j_c_d_b]

He’s been cooked his entire pro career I feel bad for the kid

[@Itsmannyfuego]

I don’t care what nobody say Shannon’s analogies be spot on🔥

[@bighuncho5210]

He’s a goat 🐐 no matter what skip say 😂 💍 💍 💍

[@wade2xx552]

Disney making Pat put a shirt on over his black tank 😂😂😂

[@madman1526]

Good lol

[@Biotoze]

Dang I didn’t know Wilson sacked himself 😅

[@miyasato1]

That was crazy bro just gave up

[@YamahaKid16]

Why are we even having this conversation? Anyone with eyes knows Zach is not the answer.

[@thekanthalkid4273]

When are we going to start looking at these scouts. Zach drafted 2nd overall, Purdy drafted last..........something is very wrong with the scouting in the NFL to make mistakes like that, and this happens all the time, first rounders don't pan out, and late picks ball out.

[@jameshollister8294]

Yeah like they should let anyone be a scout

[@saint6563]

#1 is the o-line. Rodgers would never have survived the season. J-E-T-S can't run either because of the o-line.

[@HikarusukeShindou]

Joe Cool telling it like it is. He da GOAT of the Jets which Zach Wilson will never be.

[@26Views]

This is a good segment

[@wtjonny]

They weren’t doing him any favor with that game plan

[@Sterlingx11]

Shannon’s car analogy was funny 😂 7:22

[@brunopires7284]

That sneeze was nuts Lmfaoo SAS lay off the snort

[@jonmolina948]

This NFL season so far has been a roasting session by the media. Broadway Joe thought he should join the fun.

[@zackfolkestad8746]

I’m happy that Pat finally found a shirt! I can take his opinion a little more seriously now. Thank you for dressing better!

[@geraldpatterson2465]

When Joe speak it's solid 💯

[@mattanderson915ma]

Lmao the Jamarcus Russell comparison was brutal 😂😭

[@jermaine9411]

I hate that he brought up Jamarcus Russell when it’s documented that he was going thru a lot personally during that time.

[@tarikmcentire9238]

Jeff is back baby!! 😂

[@santaclause12341]

Jeff Saturday. Voice of reason. Keep the players, Salah and Hackett, wait for Rodgers return. Well said.

[@KaylonWay_]

"This brother Zack Wilson is comparable to Jamarcus Russel" 😂😂😂😂😂😂 -Quote of the Year

[@jason2499baseball]

Joe Namath can’t talk when his stellar career stats say 50% completion 173 td and 220 ints 💀

[@BigGuapi]

I love Stephen A on ESPN 👏🏽 😂

[@renewd]

if the Jets had truly moved on from Wilson, he wouldn't have been the back-up.

[@thatboymalk6132]

"Fans that buy the paraphernalia, and come to the games.." 🤔 They DO have to be excruciatingly painful to watch sober but, lol I think he meant to say "memorabilia" 😂😂 love Shannon

[@00ghostcobra]

Wait a minute, did I just see Zack Wilson give up and cold sit down on the field in the middle of a play😂😂😂😂

[@williambrightman1375]

Yes you did, Your eyes were not playing tricks on you.

[@ArtbyJasonABell]

" ...do you save one and loose fittytwo " 🤔 ..thats deep lol

[@ProWings79]

1:48 bless you

[@mugendude81]

1:49 Bless you

[@HeftyLefty96]

Jamarcus Russell catching strays bc of Zach Wilson😂

[@ColdEraOfficial]

Heres the thang Stephen A sneezing in the middle of my soliloquy bless ya dont do it no mo skip

[@richardmaratea448]

Shannon. You said it!!! Brillant!

[@NinerGuy15]

1:48 Two dollars Jeff Saturday... that's a fine

[@caper087]

Jeff Saturday knows the feeling of being thrown to the wolves haha

[@ackshonlife]

I agree with Jeff.

[@cb4gusto744]

I knew Stephen a was going to say Jamarcus Russell 😂

[@jaydaaries]

22 interceptions is crazy

[@Abv39]

If old man joe says that then you know Zach gotta go

[@terigiese1322]

Things have definitely gotten haywire since the loss of Rodgers.They gave Wilson a shot and he just isn’t cutting it.Everything is just off.They need to do something sooner v.later.

[@kdubbss0583]

I say this as a question: did they really give Wilson a shot? Because EVERYTHING this season was predicated to Aaron. The way this offense was supposed to run was through him. And now because he’s hurt, I don’t believe the offense plays to Wilson’s strengths, nor did it ever.

[@salmanmohammed8005]

Do they got Sam darn old stilll?

[@jameshollister8294]

I say bring in Davis mills he can still develop

[@terigiese1322]

@@kdubbss0583 definitely agree on that.Also thought that Zach had picked up a few things having Rodgers as a mentor.Then it was cut short with the dang injury.Zach stepped up even though he was stepped on initially?Demoted if you will?And he handled that professionally.He has potential.Needs more experience and a stellar O line.

[@Chris-fy7qd]

​@@jameshollister8294😊

[@nelsonquintanilla748]

If Joe Namath saying this means gotta get rid of Wilson

[@agentcodybanx8909]

The Jets have no choice but to play Zack Wilson. They went all in on Rodgers, trades and spending money, they dont have anything to give up for a trade that wouldnt hurt them further. The hope is you can sign someone cheap or get a pity trade for an ok QB

[@vulcanraven9701]

The Jets are not going to win without Aaron Rodgers. Their division is brutal, the AFC is brutal, and there are no great QBs available. Might as well play Zach Wilson, and get a high draft pick in offseason

[@Teddy42O]

Zach Wilson is better known for being a cougar hunter than a NFL QB 😂

[@ike.o6944]

Facts💯

[@agentcodybanx8909]

@@vulcanraven9701 Exactly. Either lose with him or try to blow the team up again for a bottom 15-20 qb and a chance at getting a wildcard spot.

[@user-kv5bl4db8e]

How don’t they have a choice? Are y’all dumb

[@FitnessShorts369]

That thumbnail 😂

[@Ron_88]

Cleaning house at week 3 is wild 😭

[@liltree-cq7yt]

Buying the paraphernalia lmao shannon sharpe

[@og_mante5138]

Zach always finds the open man. Just not the one on his team.

[@Smiththebat]

The difference is, Jamarcus Russell was WIDELY seen as an absurdly talented player. Zach Wilson, on the other hand, was a pick that a LOT of people thought was a stretch in the first place.

[@CharlieXFBA]

Ehhh... that's not true. Zach Wilson was seen as someone who had tremendous arm talent with mobility.

[@og_mante5138]

@@CharlieXFBA Doesn’t matter how far you can throw the ball if it always lands in the CB’s hands😂

[@CharlieXFBA]

@og_mante5138 I agree... but that's not what I responding to. I was saying that Zach Wilson was a guy who was touted as having great arm talent similar to JaMarcus, plus mobility. It wasn't a "stretch" by most analysts at the time.

[@Smiththebat]

@@CharlieXFBA I would argue it was very mixed. I heard a lot of praise and a LOT of criticism saying the Jets must have someone there who knows something special because we just don’t see itS

[@CharlieXFBA]

@Smiththebat Well outside of certain prospects like an Elway, Manning, Luck, etc., most of these guys have mixed reviews. JaMarcus Russell had just as many detractors as Wilson from my recollection.

[@nephyr6292]

The play where he purposely fell down was the last straw for me

[@standaman5511]

The Jamarcus Russel comparison sheesh 😬😬

[@Igoruhandchu]

Identical numbers.. worse in some aspects

[@kifley19]

Shannon Sharpe looks like the Broncos mascot.

[@LoSoNBanks22]

Lol the thumbnail

[@slijackson353]

I keep telling people is the Ninja turtle headband he wear 😭😭🙌

[@MasterSlime03]

Boy Shannon been on that Fyb Jmane “It hits different”

[@S.Dot87]

Zach Wilson.....the legend in the making ☝🏾

[@Mr2smooveTay]

SAS need to do something with with that cold 😂

[@GreedyManGaming]

So are they no longer going to upload the podcast?

[@Mar856.]

Ngl his head looks huge in this jawn 😂😂

[@stevens26]

Manti Teos girlfriend sacked Zach Wilson on that one play

[@lucasovermyer3415]

Correct me if I am wrong, but the Jets have scored 3 touchdowns in 3 games. That is absolutely attrocious, especially for a team that was supposed to be so elite. How did they go from this elite team to this bottom-feeder, lucky to get another win team, just because the starting qb went down and the backup is the number 2 overall pick. That means the quarterback is a problem, Zach Wilson is a problem. I think this game against the Chiefs will be the last time we see Zach Wilson in a Jets uniform, or best case scenario, last time on the field.

[@HardCold-Alquan]

I won't lie - I like that vest!

[@davidhall3530]

Shannon sharpe said it hit different when Zach Wilson don’t eat da Whoops. It hit different

[@darnell16player]

The jets need to fix their offensive line as this isn’t all on Zach Wilson! They could have done some more runs or quick passes to help out like west coast slants something!

[@cliftonharmon2403]

Doesn't matter if he doesn't step up into the pocket. QBs make Olines look awful when they don't move forward. Sometimes he even drifts back and throws off his back foot. All good qbs move up. No offensive line in the NFL can just completely stuff the defense so the qb doesn't have to move anywhere. Zack will have to go back to college for that type of protection

[@1EVILZ06]

He can read defensive schemes. His processor is missing a few micro chips. He starts to glitch when those big scary dudes start to come after him.😂😂😂

[@La_Rodeo]

It’s hard for a defense to hold up when they come off the field and 4 plays later they’re right back on the field.

[@ekoboyz757]

bless Namath

[@miyasato1]

When do they play miami??

[@henryrandle7936]

Dude, I know u didn't play football.. I saw u throw a baseball...😂😂😮😮

[@justjokinntokin5474]

I can see the jets offense putting up a bagel this week vs chiefs 🫣

[@reaper10142]

It’s hard to be a good defense when your offense always having 3 and outs lol

[@donte102987]

2:50 steven a being defensive of shannons statement

[@tristanrollins417]

But with just fields. “It’s coaching “ 😭

[@HockeyDudeJames]

Joe was a great actor in some decent B movies.

[@GasTronaut.]

Dat sneeze tho

[@devinwatkins7623]

Zach Wilson looking like Jimmy Clausen

[@Terror832]

Zachary Kapono Wilson is the GOAT folks.

[@44excalibur]

They should have at least tried to get Carson Wentz.

[@TheJaker5]

But wait, I thought Zach Wilson could throw the ball from multiple platforms!? So of course he’s going to be great!

[@HardCold-Alquan]

It is clear that Saleh is being ordered to do what he is doing and to say what he is saying.

[@jackwoods9604]

Can Anyone Explain Why on 4th & 10 With Game on Line Zach Threw a "3" Yard Pass?....What Was The Point of That

[@alcidemathieson310]

He did that multiple times on 3rd or 4th and long and it drove me mad

[@casmartin1314]

"Must be the o line"

[@bigrob7458]

why does namath appear like a bobblehead LOL

[@minaaaaaaa1]

jeff is back:0