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Jets should acquire this veteran QB to complete Project Zach Wilson

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- A look at what's happening around the New York Jets:

1. In Nick of time? General manager Joe Douglas did a nice job of surrounding rookie Zach Wilson with players, using his second, third and fourth draft picks to build the offense, but the "Making of a Quarterback" project still is missing an important piece:

An experienced backup quarterback/insurance policy/mentor for Wilson.

The ideal candidate is the Chicago Bears' Nick Foles, seemingly the odd-man out now that first-round pick Justin Fields is joining "QB1" Andy Dalton.