Arrr! Th' flounderin' Jets be fetchin' a seasoned QB, Cap'n Robert Saleh claimeth Zach Wilson be our treasure fer victory!
2023-09-27
Avast ye scallywags! Trevor Siemian, a fine matey sailin' in the NFL's waters since 2015, be joinin' the Jets' crew on their practice squad. Aye, a lowly seventh round pick, but aye, still a worthy addition to their ship!
After two consecutive losses, the pressure is mounting for the New York Jets. The organization is grappling with the best approach for the quarterback position for the rest of the 2023 season. To address this situation, the team has signed veteran free agent Trevor Siemian to their practice squad. Siemian, a 31-year-old veteran, was released by the Cincinnati Bengals during the preseason after competing for the backup quarterback role.Siemian now joins Zach Wilson and Tim Boyle in the Jets' quarterback room. Wilson, the second overall draft pick in 2021, had another disappointing performance, completing only 18 of his 36 passes for 157 yards in a loss to the New England Patriots.
Despite Wilson's struggles, Jets head coach Robert Saleh expressed confidence in the young quarterback, stating that he has shown signs of improvement. Saleh believes that Wilson is more confident, accurate, and commanding of the huddle compared to last year. He acknowledged that there is room for improvement, but emphasized that they will continue to work with him and support him.
Saleh confirmed that Wilson will be the starter for the upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, Siemian's presence adds some experience to the quarterback room, as he has started six games in the past four years. It is worth noting that Siemian has not won a game he has started since the 2017 season.
The Jets had high expectations for the season after signing Aaron Rodgers, but his Achilles injury in Week 1 forced Wilson back into the starting role. Siemian has some history with the Jets, starting one game in 2019 when Sam Darnold was out, but he suffered a season-ending ankle injury in that game.