“Nah.” That’s the blunt, direct answer Garrett Wilson gave Wednesday when he was asked if he’d request a trade from the New York Jets before the November 10 deadline. The star wide receiver sees all the social media chatter, no doubt, especially with the Jets sitting at a brutal 2-5, but he’s staying locked in. Wilson said he’s “big on controlling what I can control,” and that pretty much sums up his mindset amidst the team’s early-season struggles.
Wilson’s Stance and Why He’s Sticking Around
This isn’t just some casual shrug from Wilson, though. He’s passionate, and he’s honest. “Yeah, of course, I want to be here. I want to win games, and that’s the one thing we’ve been missing,” he explained. He loves being there, but he loves winning even more, saying, “Do I love it more than I love winning? Nah, to be completely honest.” That’s the kind of raw honesty you want from a top player, right? It shows he’s got heart, even if it’s hurting right now. Wilson was the 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, after all. From 2022 to 2024, he was a beast, averaging 93.0 receptions for 1,083 yards and 4.7 touchdowns annually, and he didn’t miss a single game. Last year, he was limited to just seven games because of a knee injury, but his commitment to the team is clear. He’s about to start a massive four-year, $130 million contract next season, so he’s invested, and he expects to win.
The Jets’ Offense Is in a Tough Spot
The frustration is palpable, and you can see why. Wilson just had a rough outing in Week 7, logging only two receptions for 26 yards on three targets in a home loss to the Miami Dolphins, a team that hadn’t even won a game before that. For the season, Wilson has 37 catches for 444 yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, Geno Smith, the quarterback, has put up 1,623 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, two interceptions, and a 105.2 passer rating, completing 70.0% of his passes. Those aren’t bad numbers for Smith personally, but the overall offense? Woof. The Jets are ranked 27th in the NFL in points per game (19.6), 23rd in total yards (303.0 per game), 22nd in rushing yards (96.4 per game), and 21st in passing yards (206.6 per game). To make things even tougher, starting running back Breece Hall has been sidelined since September 27 with a quad injury. It’s a tough hand the Jets are dealing with, no doubt.
The Jets have a crucial Week 8 matchup at home against the Las Vegas Raiders, who are 3-4, this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on FOX. After that, they travel to face the 5-1 Kansas City Chiefs and then host the 5-1 Buffalo Bills. That’s a brutal gauntlet, and if they want to turn this season around, they’ll need that “control what I can control” mentality from Wilson and the rest of the squad.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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