At this level within the season, the New York Jets had been anticipated to be among the many greatest groups within the league.
That hasn’t been the case.
They’ve the identical report because the New England Patriots, a crew projected to be among the many bottom-feeders.
At 3-8, the playoffs usually are not totally out of the query, however even when they had 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.
Based on 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 owner has been strained for months — that’s not a secret in the building or the locker room. At this point, after conversations with sources with the team and around the league, my understanding is that Rodgers still wants to play in 2025, just not for the New York Jets,” Russini stated.
Evidently, this can be a huge 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 consistently tried to appease their veteran quarterback.
Rodgers isn’t totally responsible for the crew’s debacle, neither is he accountable for their resolution 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 laborious to examine any crew giving up loads to get him.
Nonetheless, he’s on a team-friendly cope with one 12 months left in his contract, so it shouldn’t be that onerous to seek out one other house.
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