At this level within the season, the New York Jets have been anticipated to be among the many greatest groups within the league.
That hasn’t been the case.
They’ve the identical document because the New England Patriots, a group projected to be among the many bottom-feeders.
At 3-8, the playoffs aren’t solely out of the query, however even when they have been to complete the season robust, they give the impression of being removed from a contender.
To make issues worse, Aaron Rodgers reportedly now not needs to be there.
In accordance with a report by Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the veteran signal-caller’s relationship with proprietor Woody Johnson has turn into 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 group and across the league, my understanding is that Rodgers nonetheless needs to play in 2025, simply not for the New York Jets,” Russini mentioned.
Evidently, this can be a huge blow for a group that went the additional mile to make sure his consolation.
From protecting 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 consistently tried to appease their veteran quarterback.
Rodgers isn’t solely accountable for the group’s debacle, neither is he liable for their resolution to fireplace Robert Saleh and/or Joe Douglas, however his disappointing play didn’t assist a lot, both.
Given his age and demeanor, it’s arduous to examine any group giving up so much 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 arduous to search out one other dwelling.
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