New York City sports radio legend Mike Francesa explained Monday what Jets quarterback Zach Wilson will have to do in 2023 and beyond, as long as Aaron Rodgers remains the starter.

Questions about Wilson’s abilities grew stronger in 2022 after he failed to take responsibility for how the offense performed in a brutal loss to the New England Patriots. Months later, the Jets acquired Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers and brought hope to the Jets faithful.

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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, #2, warms up at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Thursday, December 22, 2022. (Danielle Parhizkaran/USA TODAY NETWORK)

Now the question remains: what will the Jets do with Wilson? Francesa appeared on her BetRivers podcast and said she didn’t think Rodgers was teaching Wilson anything on purpose. She said that’s not why the four-time MVP was brought to East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Francesa said Wilson will have to do everything he can to learn from Rodgers on his own.

«She’s going to have to hold on, practice, practice, practice, hurry up, learn and keep her mouth shut all the time,» said Francesa, via the social network. New York Post. «He’s been presented with a very, very difficult road to walk. Maybe he’ll come out on the other side, maybe he won’t. If he does, it’s going to be a great story.»

Mike French in 2019

Actor and radio host Mike Francesa attends the ‘Uncut Gems’ premiere during the 57th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on October 3, 2019 in New York City. (Jim Spellman/WireImage)

Aaron Rodgers with his shirt

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers poses with a jersey after a news conference at the NFL football team’s training facility in Florham Park, New Jersey, Wednesday, April 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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«He earned where he is now. It was so bad. So, he’s got to put in the time, learn his trade, work on his footwork, learn how to quarterback. You’ll have a chance to watch and see how one of The best quarterbacks ever.»

Wilson made it clear in January that any veteran presence the team brought in at quarterback would give him «hell» in practice.

Zach Wilson vs. the Lions

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, #2, walks off the field after losing to the Detroit Lions, 20-17, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, December 18, 2022. (Danielle Parhizkaran/USA TODAY NETWORK)

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In 22 games over his first two seasons, Wilson has 4,022 passing yards, 15 passing touchdowns and 18 interceptions. The Jets are 8-14 in their starts.