The New York Jets will give their Aaron Rodgers experiment one other do that season, and identical to final season, they are going to start their schedule with a “Monday Night Football” sport in Week 1.
Final yr, Week 1 came about at dwelling in North Jersey, however this time round, they are going to face the San Francisco 49ers in California.
Niners Professional Bowl cornerback Charvarius Ward mentioned if he intercepts a cross thrown by Rodgers, he’ll need the legend to signal the soccer, and Rodgers mentioned on “Up & Adams” that he simply might honor that request.
“You know what, I’d probably do it,” Rodgers mentioned. “If I was like a fifth- or sixth-year player, I’d probably say, ‘Get the [heck] outta here.’ But now, in my old age and maturity, maybe I’d sign it for him.”
If Charvarious Ward picks off Aaron Rodgers Week 1… would Rodgers truly signal the intercepted ball for him?? 😂✍️🔊@itslilmooney @AaronRodgers12 @heykayadams https://t.co/CzHec8gcFp pic.twitter.com/s5JpD1wPd6
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) July 31, 2024
Ward will current a problem for Rodgers and New York, as he led the NFL with 23 passes defended final yr and gained a Tremendous Bowl championship with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in the course of the 2019 season.
Rodgers, after all, tore his Achilles on New York’s first offensive collection of the 2023 marketing campaign, successfully torpedoing what appeared like a really promising season for them.
He has apparently made a full restoration, however with all the damage and tear he has endured, some are skeptical he’ll nonetheless be capable of take the Jets very far.
Then again, he does have a number of expertise round him.
He can be throwing the soccer to large receivers Garrett Wilson and Mike Williams, and working again Breece Corridor, one of many brightest younger gamers at his place, ought to be capable of take some stress off the QB.
The Jets protection boasts a number of Professional Bowlers, and if they’re to do one thing particular this yr, they must lean on that unit, particularly if Rodgers isn’t in a position to play at an MVP degree anymore.
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