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Aaron Rodgers is set to embark upon take two of his first full season with the New York Jets, creating nearly as much buzz and excitement as before he tore his Achilles in last season’s opener. Behind the scenes, though, it might not be all too happy.
In an anonymous survey of player agents conducted by The Athletic, one agent called out the Jets for how much power they’ve given Rodgers.
“There is complete disarray over there,” the anonymous agent told The Athletic. “Look at how they’ve handled Aaron Rodgers. Has one player had more power than him? He skipped minicamp. They have been unable to convert him into a team player. The vibe inside the building is terrible.”
There has been speculation about how much power Rodgers has over the Jets since they traded for him last offseason. It was reported prior to the trade that Rodgers had given New York a wish list of players he wanted the team to add, which the QB later denied. The Jets also hired former Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett reportedly based largely on Rodgers’ recommendation.
New York’s hopes that the four-time NFL MVP would immediately turn the franchise around were put on pause just four offensive plays into the 2023 season when he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. Rodgers said on numerous occasions that he was attempting to return later in the season, but that didn’t come to fruition.
As the Jets faltered to another 7-10 season, there was displeasure over how the year went. In January, an unnamed Jets coach told The Athletic called the team’s situation “just such a f—ing mess.” Former Jets quarterback Zach Wilson and other players were also tired of the way head coach Robert Saleh “fawned over Rodgers,” The Athletic reported in January.
Rodgers has also openly criticized the culture during his tenure in New York. He scolded the Jets for constant leaks, telling “The Pat McAfee Show” in December that “It’s a problem with the organization.”
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Publish date : 2024-08-29 18:00:50
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