FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who described the 2023 season as “the worst year of my life,” shared his concerns with team officials and came away satisfied that the organization will try address them.
“They definitely let me vent, I guess you could say,” Wilson said Tuesday during his weekly spot on “Bart & Hahn” on ESPN radio in New York. “I’m grateful for that. I know that’s not the case everywhere and it’s not the case often.
“They let me do that and they have insightful answers to all the things I ask, all my concerns, and it all comes with good answers from them. They have an open-door policy. We had our exit meetings this week. … They even “Beyond that, we’ve had conversations. That’s something I don’t take for granted because the intentions are there for this to be the way it should be.”
Wilson, the 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, reached 1,000 receiving yards for the second straight season, but was noticeably dejected Monday after another 7-10 finish by the Jets. He didn’t mention offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett by name, but said the offense needs to make better in-game adjustments.
The Jets finished 31st in total yards and 29th in touchdowns in their first season under Hackett, who will return in 2024.
“I heard I had a good year. However, it’s the worst year of my life,” Wilson said. “That’s the reality. What happened this season can’t happen again.”
Said general manager Joe Douglas, when told of Wilson’s comments: “When I hear things like that, it just makes me say I’ve got to do more to help this offense, that receiver room, that offensive line. I need to do more. “
The Jets will look for a second receiver to take pressure off Wilson, who was their only threat on the perimeter. The return of a healthy Aaron Rodgers should also be a big help.
Wilson said he “never doubted anyone’s intentions,” and expressed confidence that the problems would be resolved.
“Everyone has the same mission,” Wilson said.
