When the New York Jets determined to go for broke and usher in
Aaron Rodgers earlier than the 2023 season, they weren’t simply searching for a
quarterback who might probably get them to the Tremendous Bowl. They have been
searching for stability on the place, one thing the franchise has notoriously been
lacking seemingly perpetually.
The Jets have been additionally searching for a robust chief. No matter his oddities, eccentricities or no matter you wish to name them, Rodgers
is aware of a factor or two about main a soccer group. After all, it’s tough to be
a pacesetter when you find yourself caught on the sideline — which is the place Rodgers spent
nearly all of final season — however now that he’s wholesome, he has an opportunity to showcase
his capacity.
Instantly he has a possibility to do that with Haason Reddick. On account of a contract dispute, the Jets and the lately acquired Reddick are at an deadlock. He has but to even follow with the group and is now requesting a trade. The sting-rusher was the prized acquisition of the offseason for New
York and the scenario is creating loads of embarrassment for the
group.
Even earlier than Rodgers demonstrates any heroics out on the sphere,
he can show to be a hero if he can deliver Reddick into the fold. Thus far,
nonetheless, his response has been lukewarm.
“Clearly, we would love him to be right here, however we do not decide him for attempting to do what’s finest for him,” Rodgers said to ESPN. “I feel what’s finest for him is to be a Jet as a result of that is
going to be a enjoyable trip. However he is obtained to make the perfect determination for him and his
household.”
Rodgers additionally revealed that he’d solely spoken to Reddick after
he obtained traded to the group, which was again in March. And when requested if he would
attain out to him, he cryptically replied, “Yeah, it’s doable. Something is
doable.”
These responses make you marvel how somebody like Tom Brady or Patrick
Mahomes may need dealt with issues. Would they’ve stood idly by if a key teammate
determined to carry out, solely saying that he ought to go well with up as a result of it could be
“enjoyable”?
Rodgers
has already cemented himself as a Corridor of Famer. However as a result of he appears to care about his legacy and being thought of among the finest QBs of all time, for
this final stage of his profession, he might want to present that his management prowess extends
additional than the soccer discipline.