Zach Wilson Signs his Contract (Finally!!)

 So much for all the drama and hand-wringing, Zach Wilson has singed his rookie contract after missing the first two days of practice. 

The deal which is for four years at $35 million with a $22 million signing bonus was held up over technical language in the contract regarding off-set language and deferments of the signing bonus.Wilson wanted his singing bonus up front, and the Jets initially wanted to defer the payments. Eventually the Jets agreed to pay the money within 15 days. 

On the flip side, Wilson agreed to the Jets terms on off-set language which protects the franchise should Wilson be cut after his third year and signs with another team. The off-sets prevent that player form potentially double-dipping. 

So all the worry and stress is over, the focus now turns to football and football alone. Now is the time to see how Zach Wilson develops into the Jets starting quarterback. 

 

If anything, this ordeal did expose the fact that the Jets desperately need a back-up quarterback behind Wilson. They don't have one on the roster. The team was expected to bring in Josh Johnson and Sean Mannion in for a workout. It's anyone's guess if that will still happen. 

The Jets need to address this. It's a huge issue.