So who is Mike White? Where did this guy come from? And what could he mean to the future of the Jets? Mike White was always a late bloomer Now the big question is if he can keep it going. His story is capturing the imaginations of fans in New York and beyond. The 26-year-old QB is already in Canton for setting the single-game completions record, and only the second player in history (alongside Cam Newton) to throw for over 400 yards in his first start. Nine weeks into the season, and it’s not Zach Wilson people are talking about, but Mike White. They had a new head coach, highly touted for his discipline, and a new franchise quarterback selected at the top of the NFL Draft. The 2021 season was supposed to be a turning point for the New York Jets.
