Jets' Garrett Wilson calls out 'people' after loss to Rams

Shortly after the New York Jets fell to 4-11 on the season via Sunday's 19-9 home loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers challenged teammates "to figure out what it means to be a professional" and to be "an important part of building culture" over the final two weeks of what's become a disappointing campaign for the organization. 

Interestingly, Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson seemed more concerned after the defeat about the fact that he was targeted just three times before New York's final offensive drive of the contest. 

"I'd like to be involved, love to make an impact on the game, but people see it differently. That's out of my control," Wilson said during his post-game comments, as shared by Rich Cimini of ESPN. 

Wilson didn't name those "people," but it's worth noting that just about anybody responsible for why the 24-year-old was largely a non-factor against the Rams likely won't be associated with the Jets by the time spring workouts begin. Jets owner Woody Johnson is already searching for his next general manager, and that executive will be tasked with picking a new head coach. It's expected that Johnson will look to move on from Rodgers before unless the to-be-hired regime views the future Hall of Famer as a so-called "bridge option" at the position for 2025. 

Meanwhile, Wilson didn't deny as recently as last week that he could ask for a trade during the upcoming offseason if he remains displeased with the direction of a franchise responsible for the longest active playoff drought in the four major North American sports leagues that's now at 14 consecutive seasons. 

"Anytime we don't win, and I'm not that involved, it's tough," Wilson said on Sunday. "I'm not going to sit here and say I haven't been involved, but I just think I've got more to give. ...I think I can help us. They know that."

Per ESPN stats, Wilson leads the Jets with 90 receptions, 141 targets and 987 receiving yards on the campaign. He and midseason acquisition Davante Adams both have tallied a team-best six receiving touchdowns. 

"At the end of the day, this is my legacy, this is what I do," Wilson added. "When they turn on the film, I just always want to leave a good impression on people, that I'm running good routes, that I can find an open spot in the zone, whatever it may be."

A new front office may decide that trading a disgruntled receiver who is eligible to negotiate a contract extension this coming offseason for the first time in his career may be an addition-by-subtraction move, especially if it's deemed that the Jets need a full roster rebuild as part of a post-Rodgers era. For now, Wilson will look to get open and attract Rodgers' attention when the Jets play at the 12-3 Buffalo Bills on Sunday.