Aaron Rodgers’ time with the New York Jets has been far from smooth. After playing just 94 seconds in his debut season due to an Achilles injury, Rodgers returned this year, only to face more challenges on and off the field.
Despite throwing 28 touchdowns and nearly 4,000 yards this season, Rodgers’ tenure with the Jets is widely seen as underwhelming. Debate now centers on whether he will return for another season or call it quits.
Cam Newton weighs In
Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton didn’t hold back, calling Rodgers’ stint with the Jets “the biggest blunder in NFL history of the last decade.” He questioned if Rodgers, now 40, still has what it takes, invoking The Dark Knight quote: “You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”
However, Newton acknowledged Rodgers’ impact on the game, stating, “Patrick Mahomes is not Patrick Mahomes without Aaron Rodgers first being Aaron Rodgers.”
One highlight of Rodgers’ season was his partnership with WR Davante Adams, who joined the Jets to reunite with his former Packers quarterback. The duo combined for 7 touchdowns and 854 yards, but their future together is uncertain.
Adams hinted that his decision to stay with the Jets depends on Rodgers’ plans, saying, “I would imagine it would have something to do with it.”
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Rodgers’ decision could shape the Jets’ future. Another season could risk tarnishing his legacy, while his departure might push the Jets back into rebuilding mode. Whether he stays or goes, Rodgers’ legacy as one of the NFL’s greats will remain, but his time with the Jets may forever be remembered as a missed opportunity.