Is Aaron Rodgers‘ career coming to an end? Given his performance, the chances of this happening are rather strong right now. The whole NFL community is chastising the quarterback for his poor performance on the field. And looks like some NFL analysts are angry with him too.
This anger is obvious because of the Jets’ 25-22 loss to the Patriots in Week 8. With the vitriol at its peak, NFL analysts have begun to suggest that it may be time for A-Rod to retire.
On Awful Announcing’ NFL legend Damien Woody was present and claimed that, “Aaron Rodgers era is over now, it’s officially over with the New York Jets.” The former Jets player asserted that the team has gone worse than it was last year. Rodgers had an injury in 2023, and Zach Wilson took over as the main quarterback. The squad then won seven games and lost ten, which was a decent performance but overall was a failure for them.
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At the time, it was thought that Wilson was the problem, but now it appears that the entire squad is the issue. Woody called this up, claiming that the Jets are more of a star-studded community than a sports team. They all have huge names on their backs but don’t know how to play together. Among all of this, Aaron Rodgers is the biggest concern, as he has not only failed to live up to his name but has also performed below average.
Damien Woody continued, “They can’t stop teams, they can’t stop at defense, they can’t stop when they need stops, they are basic on offense, they are poorly coached. In the run game, they don’t even know which player they have to block. And Aaron Rodgers is just a shell of himself. This is a roaster this is not a team”
These were some harsh words, but the hope for the Jets fan is not completely lost. Nobody knows what can happen as some speculations about a new HC are rampant right now.
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Can Aaron Rodgers and his team benefit from the new head coach?
It is never too late in the NFL, and anything may change. The game is unpredictable, so nobody knows if the Jets can still compete for the top spot right now.
First and first, certain significant issues must be addressed. Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback, should improve with his presence and prove why he is a playing icon in the game. Not only does the squad require a talented coach, but if the reports are accurate, management is already in the process of acquiring one.
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The coach in question here is Rex Ryan. He is also a former Jets player, and he was an excellent player on the field during his time there. He understands the game and knows what needs to be done for the team. The man even criticized the squad and pointed out specific flaws in their performance.
If someone knows the issue, he is likely to know the answer as well. It will be fascinating to see whether Ryan joins the Jets since this might be a terrific move for the franchise. Only time will tell if this occurs or not. Until then, what are your opinions on the Jets? Do you believe the squad is a complete failure?
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