The GOAT speaks! Legend Bill Belichick has made his views clear as the drama cooks up in the NY Jets’ locker room. While the NY Jets’ (3-8) struggle continues this season, they are finding themselves at the center of attraction for all the wrong reasons. And it’s the unwarranted interference that has now caught the eyeballs of fans and analysts alike, but from whom?

Woody Johnson is the answer. Reportedly, Johnson seriously considered benching star QB Aaron Rodgers early in the season. Yes! You heard that right! The proposal came after the Jets’ 2-2 infuriated the owner. Speaking to sportscaster Jim Gray, Belichick reflected on Rodgers’s game and the Jets’ condition. “You still see the snap in his throw; you still see the ball come out quickly and accurately. Maybe a little less mobile than he was, but doesn’t look like it should be that limiting… It’s been a lot of turbulence at Jets this year, and it’s probably negatively affected a lot of people, not just him.”

Belichick’s criticism of the Jets’ management is not a new affair. During a recent appearance on the ManningCast, Belichick remarked, “That’s kind of what it’s been there at the Jets—barely won over 30 percent in the last 10 years. The owner being the owner, just ready, fire, aim.”

The former Patriots‘ coach didn’t shy away from pointing out that the problem is at the core. He didn’t hide his disdain for the Jets either, saying, “I’m not a big Jets fan, in case you don’t know that.” With the management out on a spree of firing people, the question remains: Will Woody Johnson’s instability be the cause of Rodgers’ eventual departure?

Bill Belichick comments on ownership and leadership too

Being an owner doesn’t automatically make you a leader. It comes from taking ownership. But is the Jets’ management ready to swallow this tough pill? It doesn’t seem that way, as they fired both head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas in the middle of the season. It was too harsh a decision. However, Belichick expressed his admiration for former head coach Robert Saleh: “Coach Saleh did a good job with that program. He brought in a culture, a level of toughness and competitiveness.”

As for Douglas, his efforts to rebuild the roster didn’t yield the expected results. This includes the acquisition of Aaron Rodgers. In 2023, the Jets bagged Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers in an iconic trade. The 10-time Pro Bowler, 4-time NFL MVP, one-time Super Bowl champion, and one-time Super Bowl MVP… Too long a list, ain’t it? Anyway, the management clearly had loads of expectations from the legendary QB. But things didn’t work out as planned. According to The Athletic, Douglas told Jets staffers, “Woody should just fire me now,” after the team got down to 3-8. And Woody was quick to comply.

Rumors are flying about a possible return of Belichick to the Jets’ mix. As they look to fill both key positions (HC and GM) in 2025, Belichick’s comments aren’t painting a good picture for the future. Reflecting on his brief stint with the Jets, the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach continued poking fun at the Jets, declaring his career with the Jets “unblemished.” “My career as the coach of the Jets, it is unblemished. Never gave up a point.”

It’s clear that the team’s struggles are much deeper. Belichick’s comments not only defend the likes of Rodgers and Saleh but highlight the broader issues. It’s a systemic failure that has seen coaches and general managers come and go without any real sense of direction. As for Rodgers, his future with the Jets remains uncertain. Whether he’ll retire or seek a trade in the offseason is not quite clear. But one thing is certain. Without stability, neither Rodgers nor the Jets will find success.