FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- When his star wide receiver isn't getting his share of targets, New York Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich hears about it from coach Aaron Glenn and, indirectly, from the man himself, Garrett Wilson.
"Garrett is the ultimate team player and the ultimate pro, and in his moments of frustration -- I'm not down on the sideline, so I don't see all of them, but I hear about them," Reich said Thursday, smiling.
"I don't mind when guys make a little bit of noise," Reich added. "I like when they make noise."
Wilson hasn't publicly complained, but it becomes a story whenever he's not involved in the offense. Such was the case last Sunday, when he was targeted only twice through three quarters in a 26-19 loss to the New England Patriots. He was visibly upset and grumbling aloud as he walked to the locker room.
He was a nonfactor in two of the Jets' four losses, putting Reich under the spotlight. It's one of several issues for Reich, whose unit ranks 25th in scoring (18.7 points per game). The Jets (2-4) face the Miami Dolphins (0-5) on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
Defending his usage of Wilson, Reich said he's not afraid to spread the ball around, though he acknowledged the objective is to get Wilson involved "as early and as often as we can." When that doesn't happen, Glenn chimes in via the headsets.
"AG's always kind of in my ear ..." Reich said. "If Garrett hasn't gotten the ball for a little bit, he's like, 'Hey, don't forget, get our playmakers the ball.' That kind of thing, which is good."
Statistically, Wilson is off to one of the best starts of his career. He's ninth in receptions (35), 14th in receiving yards (418) and 15th in targets (48). Most receivers would love those numbers. Wilson, who signed a four-year, $130 million contract extension last year, gets frustrated when the team loses and he's not a big part of the offense.
Wilson said he hasn't asked the coaches to come up with different ways to get him the ball.
"No, they've got it covered," he said. "They're doing everything in their power. It's just about taking advantage of what we do get ... and me having a sniper mentality. When it's a play where I have a chance to have an impact on the game, you have to be spot on. You can't miss.
"I would say they're on top of it. That's what they want. They think that's a good recipe. It's not like I'm trying to convince them that it's the right thing. They see it that way, too."
Reich said there are times when he's "comfortable" if Wilson isn't getting targets, as long as others are producing. While Wilson had only four catches for 44 yards against the Patriots, his presence probably created opportunities for rookie Omar Cooper Jr., who enjoyed a breakout with six catches for 103 yards and a touchdown.
"He's an unbelievable player, so we need to get him the ball," Reich said of Wilson. "I think we're doing that at some level. Can we do it more? Sure, I want to get it to him, but I also like when Cooper has a 100-yard game."
The Jets could get reinforcements Sunday. Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, sidelined four games with a surgically repaired finger, could be back in the lineup. Running back Breece Hall, out three games with a quadriceps injury, returned to practice Thursday on a limited basis.