New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has received positive reviews for his preseason performance so far, showing a decent amount of progress in many areas that have plagued him in the NFL. He’s been getting the ball out quicker, taking better care of the football, and showing a greater willingness to take what the defense gives him.
The numbers back up Wilson’s improvement in these areas.
Wilson is averaging 2.43 seconds from snap to throw, ranking fifth-fastest out of the 39 quarterbacks with at least 30 dropbacks this preseason. It’s a huge improvement over his 3.