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One pass by Zach Wilson showed Jets they might have something special

Zach Wilson #2 of the Jets looks to pass during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Charlotte. Credit: Getty Images/Grant Halverson

Hours after the Jets won their first game of the season, after Zach Wilson made a ridiculous touchdown pass that you don’t normally see rookies make and after the young quarterback chastised himself for some throws that he missed, he was texting with Mike LaFleur.

The Jets offensive coordinator said ‘"I absolutely love" the fact that Wilson wasn’t satisfied with his play at all and acknowledged that he could do better.