Zach Wilson Could Offer to Buy Jets After Powerball Win
In Miami Gardens, the Miami Dolphins were in their locker room while the Powerball drawing occurred on the night of the announcement, the jackpot amounting to $1.7 billion. The author approached several teammates to gauge how they would react if the huge prize were won, focusing on their plans for tickets, work, and post‑season life.
Quarterback Zach Wilson said the thought of a $1.7 billion payout was lower on his list than preparing for the upcoming game against Tampa Bay. He joked that a win might inspire him to try buying the New York Jets, a franchise valued at $8.1 billion, though he remarked that he would first buy a car for his wife and build a home in Utah.
Offensive tackle Larry Borom, who normally does not purchase lottery tickets, considered buying one for this drawing. He said he would still show up for practice the next day and finish the season if he won. Similarly, cornerback Rasul Douglas said he would attend the remaining six days of practice, while lineman Daniel Brunskill stated he would keep playing unless it required too much effort.
Guard Cole Strange noted that, even if he won, he would still finish the year with the team and might opt for a quiet post‑career life. Cornerback Jack Jones voiced that he did not intend to buy tickets because of the low odds, yet confirmed he would continue to attend work regardless of a win.