In a surprising turn of events, former Giants player and current WFAN host Tiki Barber has expressed his doubts about Jets quarterback Zach Wilson's ability to succeed in the NFL due to his fear of failure. Barber believes that this fear has held Wilson back throughout his three-year career with the Jets. He attributes this trepidation to Wilson's privileged upbringing, stating that when someone has been given things in life without experiencing failure, they struggle to handle it when it inevitably comes. Barber emphasized the importance of failure, stating that it is through failure that one learns and grows. He also mentioned that Wilson's fear of disappointing his team and his desire to be loved have contributed to his inability to take risks.

This criticism from Barber comes on the heels of a report that claimed Wilson was reluctant to return as the Jets' starting quarterback. Barber, in response to this report, went on a fiery rant during his show on WFAN, calling Wilson's alleged reluctance a "puss move" and suggesting that the Jets should cut him if it was true. Barber argued that just making it to the NFL is a significant achievement, but staying in the league requires going above and beyond, even when things are tough. He believed that Wilson's doubt about wanting to play invalidated his place in the NFL and showed a lack of commitment to the team that employs him.

The drama surrounding Wilson's status as the Jets' starting quarterback began when a report from The Athletic indicated that the team was considering another quarterback change after Tim Boyle and Trevor Siemian struggled in a recent loss. According to the report, Wilson was hesitant to play due to concerns about the risk of further injury. It was later clarified that Aaron Rodgers had reached out to advise him to reconsider. Barber expressed his disappointment and disbelief that Wilson would hesitate to play, stating that there are many players who would jump at the chance to play in the NFL.

Wilson had previously been benched after the Jets started the season with a 4-6 record, and he had thrown more interceptions than touchdown passes. The news of his reinstatement as the starter initially generated excitement among Jets fans. However, the performance of Boyle and Siemian did little to improve the team's fortunes on the field. Jets head coach Robert Saleh has been cautious in making a decision about the starting quarterback for the upcoming game against the Houston Texans. He emphasized the importance of making the right decision for the organization and putting the player who gives them the best chance to win on the field. The Jets currently have a record of 4-8, while the Texans have a record of 7-5. The game is scheduled to take place on Sunday at MetLife Stadium at 1 p.m.