683. MTS 360 - Zach Wilson Is a Jet

NFL: Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah & Bucky Brooks

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Sports, Football

4.7 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 24 May 2021

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Who is Zach Wilson? Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks take a deep look at the quarterback prospect in their annual 360 series. The two scouts look past the tape and talk to those closest around Wilson. What was he like in high school? How good was he at basketball? What was he like at BYU? First, Zach Wilson talks to the media after being drafted by the New York Jets (2:51). Then, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks start by focusing on Zach Wilson's development before he got to college. The guys talk to Wilson's high school football coach at Corner Canyon High School, Eric Kjar, as he hits on how good Wilson was on the basketball court and why it helped him as a football player (10:33). Next, Wilson's high school basketball coach, Dan Lunt, touches on Wilson's athleticism (18:46). Then, former BYU offensive coordinator and current Baylor offensive coordinator, Jeff Grimes, discusses his first impression of Wilson and tells the story of recruiting him (25:27). Now, the pair switch their focus to Zach's college career. Jeff Grimes talks more about how Wilson battled through injury and became comfortable in the offense at BYU (28:28). Following that, BYU head coach Kalani Sitake joins as he emphasizes Wilson's toughness (40:17). Next, BYU wide receiver and Zach's college roommate, Dax Milne, recalls experiences of playing with Wilson (43:39). Finally, Zach's trainer at 3DQB Training Company, John Beck, gives details about working with Wilson (47:48). Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.

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0:00.0	He's got a real firm command of the offense. He knows what he's doing and he's got this gleam in his eye.
0:09.6	This excitement for the game. People see that and go, all right, I think I think something really cool is about to happen.
0:17.1	He's got an unprecedented result and he trucks it in beautifully.
0:21.7	It's been great to see his development as a player. He's always been really special in terms of athleticism
0:27.4	and how much he loves the game, his approach and his drive towards becoming the best he can be.
0:31.8	Wilson to the back corner, touchdown BYU.
0:35.6	Zach is a far superior athlete, Taren Rogers.
0:40.6	With the second pick in the 2021 NFL draft, the New York Jets select,
0:48.1	Zach Wilson, quarterback BYU.
0:52.6	Hey everyone, it's Daniel Jeremiah from Move the Sticks.
0:55.6	And I'm Becky Brooks and this is Zach Wilson's 360.
0:59.2	Well, Buck, I know Jets fans are excited about this.
1:01.5	It wasn't too long ago. They're very excited about Sam Darnold as well.
1:04.7	But as we'll get into here, I think that there's a better chance of success.
1:08.0	We look at the coaching staff and some of the pieces around Zach.
1:11.1	I think he's got a good opportunity here with the Jets to have a successful career.
1:14.7	But just your thoughts on him as a player first.
1:16.5	Look, man, I think this is a big time player, a guy who is tremendously talented when it comes to being a natural thrower.
1:22.3	Maybe the most natural. No, he is the most natural thrower when it comes to being able to make these throws from the pocket,
1:30.0	make them on script, off script.
1:32.1	He's a talent.
1:34.0	And I think when you have a talent like that, you want to put him in a system that allows him to showcase his skills.
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