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NFL Draft 2021: Ranking every 1st-round QB’s situation

By Zachary Cantalice

Jun 14, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) participates in drills during minicamp at Dream Finders Homes practice complex Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) participates in drills during minicamp at Dream Finders Homes practice complex Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Jets, 2021 NFL Draft
Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets, 2021 NFL Draft (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

4. Zach Wilson to New York

This is one of the toughest situations to come into as a rookie QB, but GM Joe Douglas is trying to change the stereotype around the New York Jets. HC Robert Saleh was a highly thought of DC in San Francisco however this is his first shot at HC.

Not only does Saleh have no HC experience, but his OC Mike LaFleur is also a first-time OC. While both coaches are highly thought of, this is their first experience and they have hitched their wagon to the development of Zach Wilson.

One of the big reasons for Zach Wilson finding himself fourth on this list is the QB room situation. Wilson clearly will be the week one starter as the only other QBs in the room are 2020 NFL Draft fourth-round pick James Morgan and 2018 NFL Draft fifth-round pick Mike White.

While the running back room is also inexperienced, they show promise with La’Michal Perine and rookie Michael Carter. The WR room has some promise in veterans such as Jamison Crowder and Corey Davis to go along with young WRs in 2nd-year man Denzel Mims and rookie Elijah Moore.

The Jet’s biggest strength might be their offensive line. The Jets feel set for the next 10 years with LT Mekhi Becton and LG rookie Alijah Vera-Tucker. Morgan Moses was a great one-year signing at RT. The only questions on the Jet’s offensive line will be with center Connor McGovern and RG Greg Van Roten.

The Jets defense has clear strengths and clear weaknesses. The strength is their defensive line. Quinnen Williams will look to build off his sophomore year in the league with new additions Carl Lawson and Sheldon Rankins along to help produce a pass rush.

Their safety duo of Ashtyn Davis and Marcus Maye also has a chance of creating turnovers. The weakness of this defense is at cornerback and linebacker. While C.J. Mosley has been a great linebacker, we haven’t seen him play since 2019.

The rest of the linebacking core is up in the air. At cornerback, the Jets are begging for someone to play decent as their starters are projected as Bless Austin and Bryce Hall. This defense will have moments of helping Zach Wilson and others where Wilson will be playing behind.

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