Aaron Rodgers was in an upbeat mood in his first press conference with the New York Jets but initially declined to commit his future to the team beyond 2023
Most Valuable Player, spent his first 18 seasons in Green Bay, helping the Packers win one Super Bowl while establishing himself as one of the game’s greatest quarterbacks.Rodgers said he chose the Jets because he believes in the direction the franchise is heading with a young core of players that includes Offensive Rookie of the Year in Garrett Wilson and Defensive Rookie of the Year in Sauce Gardner.
“I’m an old guy, so I want to be at a place that can win it all and I believe we can do that here,” he said. Rodgers knows about the Jets’ playoff drought, which at 12 seasons is the longest active skid in the NFL. He’s also aware of the team not making a Super Bowl appearance since Joe Namath led them there in 1969.arrived at the facility
on Wednesday morning wearing sunglasses and a black Jets hoodie. He was greeted one by one by owner Woody Johnson, vice chairman Christopher Johnson, Saleh – who gave the quarterback a loud high-five and hug – team president Hymie Elhai, offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett and general manager Joe Douglas.He spent the rest of the morning and early afternoon preparing for his Big Apple intro.
from outsiders to sixth favorites to win the Super Bowl. Rodgers represents a major upgrade over Zach Wilson, the Jets’ former No 2 overall pick, who has struggled badly since bring drafted in 2021. Douglas said he believes Rodgers will make Wilson a better player.
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