New York Jets Release Four-Part Offseason Documentary Featuring Zach Wilson
Jun 22, 2021, 5:13 PM | Updated: Dec 8, 2022, 11:04 am
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The New York Jets released a four-part docuseries of the team’s offseason featuring the selection of former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson.
The Jets published their documentary on Monday, June 21.
New York’s video production is entitled “Flight 2021: An Offseason with the New York Jets.”
The documentary features the Jets’ hiring of head coach Robert Saleh and selections during April’s 2021 NFL Draft, including Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick.
IT'S HERE.
All four episodes of Flight 2021 are now LIVE, beginning with an all-access look at the hiring of Robert Saleh.
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“The Jets offseason takes off with the search for a new head coach,” the Jets described episode one of the docuseries. “With 10 draft picks in the fold and significant salary cap space, the staff embarks on a pivotal offseason under the leadership of third-year General Manager, Joe Douglas.”
Episode 1
The opening episode of the series features an overview of the Jets’ offseason, including the hiring of Robert Saleh as New York’s head coach.
Episode 2
The second part of the series discussed Zach Wilson’s Pro Day at BYU. Wilson impressed New York’s coaches and executives and solidified what they had seen of Wilson on tape.
Episode 3
The third part of the documentary details the 2021 NFL Draft.
“When you watch Zach play, he’s got this incredible arm talent,” Saleh said. “It just popped off the taped.” That evaluation of Wilson helped lead the Jets into selecting him with the No. 2 overall pick.
Wilson made it an “easy decision” for the Jets.
Episode 4
The final episode showcases Wilson’s new teammates, who were also selected during the 2021 NFL Draft.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).