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Miami Dolphins quarterback Zach Wilson revealed Monday where he believes he can be better on and off the field.
Wilson, 25, spent last season focused on development despite not playing with the Denver Broncos.
In what area is Wilson looking to continue to improve as Tua Tagovailoa's backup?
"Processing in the NFL," Wilson said Monday in a Zoom conversation with South Florida reporters. "Just pocket awareness, the ability to kind of progress more smoothly through my progressions and get the ball out of my hands. And just maybe my understanding of the game, I feel like has just increasingly gotten better since my first year in the league."
In what ways does Wilson believe he can improve off the field?
"Yeah, off the field, Denver was a good opportunity for me to kind of alay the stresses of being an NFL quarterback and just trying to be perfect every day to, to spending more time with the guys in the locker room and growing that bond," Wilson said. "I think is always important. And just enjoying every single day of being there. So I think, I think that's always an important aspect. And then it carries onto the field of you just being more comfortable."
Wilson was the second pick in the NFL Draft but did not play well in three seasons as a starter. On Monday, Wilson was asked if he is prepared to "embrace the journeyman label."
"I would like to view it differently," Wilson said. "Obviously there's nothing wrong with being a journeyman. But I still believe I can be a starter in this league whenever the opportunity comes. And so, just trying to put myself in the best situation with the best team and coaches and do the absolute best that I can and then you know hopefully at some point you can get that opportunity to show what you can do."
Why did Wilson choose the Dolphins?
"What's not to like, right?" Wilson said. "Extremely explosive offense And I think they do a great job. And it starts from coach (Mike) McDaniel and goes all the way down. Just say the offensive staff as a whole has done a great job. And you know, you've seen how Tua's development has gone too since he's been there. And I think I'm just excited to be with those guys."
Wilson believes coach Mike McDaniel will have a positive impact on his career path.
"Just extremely raw," Wilson said. "His ability to just be, you know, completely himself every single day is I think what you want in a coach. Somebody that you know is going to give you exactly the same guy every single day. Obviously he's a phenomenal coach and shows how much he cares and invest in you and so those are some of the qualities I'm just the most excited for."
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If and when he's called upon to enter the huddle for Tua in 2025, Wilson believes his 34 games played in the NFL will be beneficial.
"Luckily I've played in a lot of games in the NFL so far," Wilson said. "And so it's just the ability to step in and make the offense feel like nothing's changed. From a leadership standpoint, just command of the huddle, getting guys the information they need on each and every play."
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Wilson, 25, spent last season focused on development despite not playing with the Denver Broncos.
In what area is Wilson looking to continue to improve as Tua Tagovailoa's backup?
"Processing in the NFL," Wilson said Monday in a Zoom conversation with South Florida reporters. "Just pocket awareness, the ability to kind of progress more smoothly through my progressions and get the ball out of my hands. And just maybe my understanding of the game, I feel like has just increasingly gotten better since my first year in the league."
In what ways does Wilson believe he can improve off the field?
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"Yeah, off the field, Denver was a good opportunity for me to kind of alay the stresses of being an NFL quarterback and just trying to be perfect every day to, to spending more time with the guys in the locker room and growing that bond," Wilson said. "I think is always important. And just enjoying every single day of being there. So I think, I think that's always an important aspect. And then it carries onto the field of you just being more comfortable."
Wilson was the second pick in the NFL Draft but did not play well in three seasons as a starter. On Monday, Wilson was asked if he is prepared to "embrace the journeyman label."
"I would like to view it differently," Wilson said. "Obviously there's nothing wrong with being a journeyman. But I still believe I can be a starter in this league whenever the opportunity comes. And so, just trying to put myself in the best situation with the best team and coaches and do the absolute best that I can and then you know hopefully at some point you can get that opportunity to show what you can do."
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Why did Wilson choose the Dolphins?
"What's not to like, right?" Wilson said. "Extremely explosive offense And I think they do a great job. And it starts from coach (Mike) McDaniel and goes all the way down. Just say the offensive staff as a whole has done a great job. And you know, you've seen how Tua's development has gone too since he's been there. And I think I'm just excited to be with those guys."
Wilson believes coach Mike McDaniel will have a positive impact on his career path.
"Just extremely raw," Wilson said. "His ability to just be, you know, completely himself every single day is I think what you want in a coach. Somebody that you know is going to give you exactly the same guy every single day. Obviously he's a phenomenal coach and shows how much he cares and invest in you and so those are some of the qualities I'm just the most excited for."
Joe Schad: Miami Dolphins backup QB Zach Wilson can regain confidence in Miami
If and when he's called upon to enter the huddle for Tua in 2025, Wilson believes his 34 games played in the NFL will be beneficial.
"Luckily I've played in a lot of games in the NFL so far," Wilson said. "And so it's just the ability to step in and make the offense feel like nothing's changed. From a leadership standpoint, just command of the huddle, getting guys the information they need on each and every play."
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Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jschad@pbpost.com and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe's free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Dolphins' Zach Wilson opens up about Miami choice to back up Tua
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