In most quarterback controversies, there is always an economy of language that develops inside football teams. Players get a little more concise about what they prefer in a particular quarterback's skill set. Coaches tend to speak more bluntly about what's going right or wrong at the position. Eventually, a chosen leader emerges from the locker room chorus.
, it's one thing for an offense to struggle to keep up with a playoff-ready defense. It's quite another to lack the self-awareness to understand when you're actively hurting that same unit.
That vibe seemed to be everywhere by Sunday night, in videos and interviews and spilling onto players' social media accounts. A far cry from one week ago when players were explaining away. All of the positivity and applause for White is pretty remarkable considering the Jets know his big day came against a Bears secondary that was obliterated by injuries. Granted, White's numbers were obese when compared to Wilson's last few games: 22-of-28 passing for 315 yards, three touchdowns and a ridiculous 149.3 passer rating. Most notable about those three passing touchdowns? Wilson has four total this season. InAlso notable is how White did it.
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