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Jets QB Zach Wilson happy to see Mike White succeed in his absence

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) warms-up before an NFL football game between the Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. Credit: AP/Alastair Grant

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Zach Wilson’s knee seems to be hurting more than his feelings.

The rookie quarterback was selected with the No. 2 pick in the draft and essentially handed the keys to the Jets’ franchise. But since Wilson sprained his right knee in Week 7, Mike White has been driving the offense - and he may keep doing it if he continues to play well.