At this level within the season, the New York Jets have been anticipated to be among the many finest groups within the league.
That hasn’t been the case.
They’ve the identical file because the New England Patriots, a crew projected to be among the many bottom-feeders.
At 3-8, the playoffs aren’t totally out of the query, however even when they have been to complete the season robust, they appear removed from a contender.
To make issues worse, Aaron Rodgers reportedly not needs to be there.
In line with a report by Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the veteran signal-caller’s relationship with proprietor Woody Johnson has grow to be distant.
Whereas he needs to remain within the league, he doesn’t wish to play for the Jets:
“As for Rodgers, his relationship with the proprietor has been strained for months — that’s not a secret within the constructing or the locker room. At this level, after conversations with sources with the crew and across the league, my understanding is that Rodgers nonetheless needs to play in 2025, simply not for the New York Jets,” Russini said.
Evidently, it is a large blow for a crew that went the additional mile to make sure his consolation.
From preserving Nathaniel Hackett round regardless of his evident miscues and fixed shortcomings to buying and selling for and signing a number of former teammates, the Jets continually tried to appease their veteran quarterback.
Rodgers isn’t totally accountable for the crew’s debacle, neither is he accountable for their choice to fireside Robert Saleh and/or Joe Douglas, however his disappointing play didn’t assist a lot, both.
Given his age and demeanor, it’s onerous to ascertain any crew giving up loads to get him.
Nonetheless, he’s on a team-friendly take care of one 12 months left in his contract, so it shouldn’t be that onerous to seek out one other house.
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