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At this level within the season, the New York Jets have been anticipated to be among the many finest groups within the league.
That hasn’t been the case.
They’ve the identical file because the New England Patriots, a staff projected to be among the many bottom-feeders.
At 3-8, the playoffs should not completely out of the query, however even when they have been to complete the season sturdy, they give the impression of being removed from a contender.
To make issues worse, Aaron Rodgers reportedly now not desires to be there.
In response to a report by Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the veteran signal-caller’s relationship with proprietor Woody Johnson has turn into distant.
Whereas he desires to remain within the league, he doesn’t need 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.
For sure, this can be a huge blow for a staff 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 always tried to appease their veteran quarterback.
Rodgers isn’t completely accountable for the staff’s debacle, neither is he answerable 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 exhausting to ascertain any staff giving up lots to get him.
Nonetheless, he’s on a team-friendly cope with one yr left in his contract, so it shouldn’t be that arduous to seek out one other dwelling.
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