Zach Wilson Might Be Back for Week 1

 According to Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh there is a chance that quarterback Zach Wilson could be in line to start on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. 

Saleh made the surprising revelation to reporters during his Monday Zoom press conference, in which he stated that the team put Wilson through some strenuous workouts, and all went well. 

If Wilson's knee responds well come Tuesday the Jets will at least consider the possibility that last year's second overall pick could open the season under center. 

That is a stark contrast from where the Jets thought Wilson would be just three weeks ago when he initially suffered a bone bruise and slight tear of his meniscus which needed surgery.  

The timetable was four weeks, and many believe that if there is doubt that veteran Joe Flacco would get the call to start against the Ravens. 

Obviously the Jets have a lot invested in Wilson, and rushing him into the opening game against the Ravens would be considered by many to be a mistake. Sometimes the old adage better safe than sorry is the best course of action. 

While Flacco is older and may not be as mobile as he used to be, or at least when compared to Wilson, he gives the Jets a good chance to win on Sunday. He's been around the league a very long time, and certainly is familiar with the Ravens having played with them for a majority of his career. 

The Jets are expected to make a decision come Wednesday.