Zach Wilson is getting advice he has never received before.
The Dolphins quarterback told reporters he has been told by his new coaches that he has been late on some of his throws.
“It’s crazy because I’ve never been told before at past places like, ‘Hey, you’re late.’” Wilson said Wednesday after Miami’s practice. “Even with a strong arm, it’s not like, ‘Hey, you’re late on this throw.’”
Wilson has now been in the league for five seasons and just joined the Dolphins in March after three years with the Jets and one with the Broncos..
The 25-year-old points to his receivers for a reason why he is finally getting these notes.
While some could think that this is a dig at the Dolphins’ receiving core, it is quite the opposite.
“We have so much speed,” Wilson said about his receiver group. “I have to trust this receiver is going to be there.”
For Wilson, these tips might have been helpful when the quarterback was in the Big Apple, as he did not have much success during his stint with Gang Green.
When the Jets drafted Wilson in 2021, he was seen as a savior for a team that has had a perpetual quarterback problem.
Unfortunately, Wilson did not bring relief to that issue and became a part of the status quo.
In his three seasons in New York, Wilson had a record of 12-21 and threw 23 touchdowns with 25 interceptions.
The former second overall pick was then traded away to Denver for just a sixth-round pick before the 2024 season.
Wilson has not been an NFL starter since the 2023 season, and the 2025 season is no different, as he’s sitting behind Tua Tagovailoa.
As history has shown, though, Tagovailoa has had a lot of trouble staying healthy during his seasons in the NFL.
If an injury were to occur to Tagovailoa, it could give Wilson a chance to showcase what he has learned.
