The New York Jets entered the 2024 season with significantly excessive expectations.
After four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers went right down to damage in final 12 months’s season opener, the star quarterback was capable of recuperate and entered this 12 months’s common season in good well being. Nevertheless, the wheels got here off shortly in 2024, and the Jets enter Week 14 with simply three wins.
Whereas Rodgers has not had the affect anybody related to the Jets possible hoped for, the 41-year-old nonetheless desires to play for Gang Inexperienced subsequent season. He additionally pushed again in opposition to any narrative suggesting he must carry out at a sure stage to be able to enhance his odds of remaining on the Jets roster in 2025.
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, #8, walks on the sector after an NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP Picture/Jed Jacobsohn)
“That is ridiculous, with all due respect,” Rodgers responded when requested in regards to the concept he wanted to show one thing to the Jets brass down the stretch. “If they want me to stay, fantastic. If it takes these five games, maybe they don’t know what I bring to the table. That being said, I’d love to play really friggin well the last five games.”
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Rodgers additionally doubled down on his hopes that his relationship with the Jets will proceed into 2025, however he additionally conceded that he “won’t be upset” if the franchise finally determined to maneuver on.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, #8, warms up earlier than an NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the Buffalo Payments in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (AP Picture/Pamela Smith)
“I just redid my house here in Jersey. My goal was to play a few more years here. I’d like to play well and feel like I’m wanted back. If not, I will not be offended, I won’t be upset”.
If it seems the curiosity from the Jets shouldn’t be mutual, Rodgers stated he would then weigh his choices.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, #8, warms up earlier than an NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP Picture/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
“I’ll look at other options, but first, I’ll think about whether I want to play or not,” Rodgers stated.
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From a statistical viewpoint, Rodgers is having a down season. He is thrown for 19 touchdowns in opposition to eight interceptions by 12 video games this season. He has not completed any recreation this season with 300 or extra passing yards.
The Dolphins host the Jets on Sunday.
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