Jets X-Factor has video from the New York Jets’ organized team activities in Florham Park, including some of Zach Wilson’s first throws in green.
Organized team activities have resumed in Florham Park, as members of the New York Jets have taken to the fields of One Jets Drive for late spring practices.
The star attraction was of course Zach Wilson, the team’s new franchise quarterback. Wilson had a mostly successful day during the team’s red zone period, finding Tyler Kroft for a touchdown on the opening down, but another pass deflected into the arms of the wrong Michael Carter – Michael Carter II, the cornerback, not the running back.
Zach Wilson, play-action. #Jets pic.twitter.com/IRVbpyP7sO
— Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) June 2, 2021
See Zach Wilson throw far to a coach #Jets pic.twitter.com/tEQm3YUtM5
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) June 2, 2021
Inside the 10, Red zone 7 on 7
Zach Wilson First throw to Tyler Kroft touchdown. #Jets
— DJ Bien-Aime (@Djbienaime) June 2, 2021
Michael Carter II getting love today in terms of team/7on7 reps. Picks off a deflected Zach Wilson pass in 7on7 red zone. #Jets
— Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) June 2, 2021
Wilson did recover with further touchdowns to Elijah Moore and Braxton Berrios. Fringe receivers like Berrios and Vyncint Smith each earned extended opportunities on Wednesday with several regulars and newcomers sitting out. Jamison Crowder did not partake, while Corey Davis and Denzel Mims each sat out due to injuries.
Overall, Wilson had five attempts during the red zone drill. Though he earned three touchdowns, rookie defenders also rose to the occasion. Jason Pinnock had a deflection while free agent Isaiah Dunn tore away another potential touchdown from D.J. Montgomery.
Red zone, Zach Wilson finds Braxton Berrios for the score. Then the same to Elijah Moore. Both were quick, timing plays with nice route-running. No. 8’s route-running is phenomenal for a rook.
Pinnock previously picked up the PD against Wilson. #Jets
— Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) June 2, 2021
Wilson finished the 7-on-7 RZ drill with five attempts. All three went for TDs (Kroft, Moore, Berrios). One was a near INT & the other ripped out of receiver DJ Montgomery’s hands (Dunn the defender) #Jets
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) June 2, 2021
Carter II was one of the biggest stars of Wednesday’s proceedings, working with the starting unit for most of the day.
Later during an 11-on-11 drill, Wilson completed 3-of-3 passes, finding fellow rookies Moore and Carter – the latter being the rusher this time around.
Really nice set of 11-on-11 tor Wilson against starting D, capped by a pretty touch pass on wheel route to Michael Carter. Went 3-for-3 on passes, including a deep curl to Moore.
Wilson has a cannon, but it’s not fastball every time. Knows when to throw change up #Jets
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) June 2, 2021
Elsewhere on defense, new acquisition Lamarcus Joyner earned an interception from Mike White.
Mike White just threw a ball but it was picked by Lamarcus Joyner #Jets
All you heard was “yeahhhhhhhhhhh” by the Defense.
He caught that pick because they were playing Young thug in the background tbh
— DJ Bien-Aime (@Djbienaime) June 2, 2021
While Wednesday’s practice was well attended, other notable absences included Marcus Maye, and Quinnen Williams (the latter still working off an injury suffered during an on-field workout on Florham Park). Mekhi Becton was likewise absent, but his fellow blindside blocker Alijah Vera-Tucker was on hand, working with the other offensive linemen.
OL, sled. #Jets pic.twitter.com/fpPlmKRdR9
— Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) June 2, 2021
Geoff Magliocchetti is on Twitter @GeoffJMags
