The Facts: Having taken to the practice field this week for the first time with the Jets, Aaron Rodgers has hooked up with Wilson and came away reminded of his former top target, Davante Adams. "Obviously Garrett, you know, he's a talented guy," Rodgers said Tuesday. "I threw him a pass today and just kind of turned and was like, 'Wow.' His ability to kind of get in and out of his breaks. ... There's another [No.] 17 I played with for a long time who does it better than anybody. The explosiveness in and out of breaks, the 17 here, is pretty similar."
Diehards Line:Wilson got out to a sensational start to his career in 2022, recording 83 receptions for 1,103 yards to go with four touchdown catches and The Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Donning No. 17 in Gang Green, Wilson receiving comparisons to Adams, who wore No. 17 in Green Bay and now wears it with the Las Vegas Raiders, certainly whets the appetite for what is to come when Rodgers and the Ohio State product hit the field in 2023. Adams was a five-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro during an eight-year run catching balls from Rodgers. Anticipation for what the Jets can do in the upcoming season is at a high, but Wilson's career trajectory is likewise something to be plenty excited about -- and that was even before Rodgers' arrival. Presuming the Rodgers-Wilson connection will produce a touchdown or two in 2023, it will serve as history for the future Hall of Fame quarterback.