Whereas there was a whole lot of discuss how Zach Wilson’s profession will fare in Denver, there’s something else concerning the fourth-year quarterback getting extra chatter.
On Tuesday, Wilson’s new slicked-back hairdo went viral after the NFL posted three pictures of the ex-Jet to its social media accounts with the caption, “New look in Denver for @zachwilson.”
Wilson, 24, is clearly desperate to reset in additional methods than one to kick off his contemporary begin with the Broncos after three lackluster seasons with Gang Inexperienced.
Nevertheless, soccer followers had been fast to crash Wilson’s Broncos hair parade.
“zach wilson went to the broncos and become bo callahan,” one X person wrote.
“Zach Wilson’s new coiffure makes him appear like he’s taking part in Brock Osweiler in a brand new Disney Channel film that completely no person requested for,” Joe Beldner of the Fantasy Footballers posted.
NFL analyst generally known as Linsey Okay stated, “That’s little rocky from Christmas trip really.”
Others adopted go well with, pointing to Sprint from “The Incredibles” and an additional on “The Wolf of Wall Road.”
The No. 2 total decide in 2021 was drafted as hopeful future franchise quarterback that the Jets have been endlessly looking for, but he was all the pieces however.
Throughout his three seasons, he accomplished 57 p.c (566 of 993) of his passes for six,293 yards, 23 touchdowns and 25 interceptions.
He additionally rushed for 498 yards and 5 touchdowns and had 17 fumbles during which 12 had been misplaced.
Wilson noticed a beginning position in 13 video games as a rookie, however missed time in the midst of the season because of a knee damage.
In his second yr, he handled one other preseason damage, and final yr, he had the chance to step up after Aaron Rodgers went down with an ACL tear.
His efficiency wasn’t sufficient to earn the Jets’ belief and thus landed in a brand new dwelling for the upcoming season after the Broncos gave a sixth-round decide to the Jets in alternate for Wilson and a seventh-round decide.
Wilson is the brand new face for the Broncos after their fallout with former quarterback Russell Wilson, who led Denver to a 8-9 season final yr with head coach Sean Payton.