Remember when Garrett Wilson was trying to find his foot with Zach Wilson under center? Well, forget about that. The Jets’ wideout is over the moon to be playing with Aaron Rodgers, who’s back in action after that Achilles injury cut his season short.

In a recent tweet dropped by the founder and CEO of Take Flight and Jets’ reporter Harrison Glaser, Wilson was all about how he had to tweak his game—but couldn’t stop hyping Rodgers’ knack for slinging the ball anywhere and making adjustments on the fly. “I definitely had to change style-wise,” the young receiver alluded.

He continued, “But Aaron can throw anything, anywhere, so for me, it feels like pure football. I feel like I’m a kid again. It’s always been a thinking game when you play receiver and there’s these adjustments within plays, and based on the QB, you can either do them or you can’t, but with Aaron, everything, everything, you can do it. That’s how football should be played.”

The 10-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champ’s back is healthier than ever after his 2023 season was cut short. With New York’s 13-year playoff drought, his return is a game-changer. Coach Robert Saleh’s been raving about Rodgers, saying he “looks like he never missed any time” and is living up to that Hall of Fame hype.

A-Rod’s leadership, too, is straight fire. Offensive guard John Simpson, a major piece of the revamped O-line, calls the Jets’ QB ‘the GOAT’ and stresses just how crucial it is to keep him upright and protected. Simpson asserted, “It’s that little extra of you gotta do your job, trying to keep him upright and do our best every play.” With the revamped line featuring Morgan Moses and Tyron Smith, keeping Rodgers clean is key to letting him link up with playmakers like Wilson, Breece Hall, Malachi Corley, Xavier Gipson, and others.

Aaron Rodgers is changing the game on and off-field. After a rough 2023 season, the NYJ team’s eyeing the Super Bowl this season, with cornerback D.J. Reed drawing parallels to the 2019 Niners’ surprise Super Bowl run. With the Jets’ playoff odds now at 52.9%, A-Rod’s ‘pure football’ comeback’s cranking up the confidence big time.

ESPN analyst and former QB Dan Orlovsky’s all in on the Jets’ Rodgers comeback. “Aaron is the best in the game,” Orlovsky said, pointing at his ability to read defenses and avoid turnovers. “He’s been one of the most reliable quarterbacks throughout his career and can definitely call for Super Bowl shots this year.”

While Rodgers sparks renewed hope, New York’s still dealing with their past struggles—Garrett Wilson’s optimism is a total 180 from the frustration with Zach Wilson.

Wilson’s frustration with QB Zach Wilson boils over

Last season, the Jets’ star WR was caught letting his frustrations fly during their 15-10 defeat to the Patriots. With the losing streak against the Pats hitting a rather ‘unacceptable’ mark, Wilson’s sideline outburst was a clear sign of the mounting pressure. He was caught on TV, yelling at QB Zach Wilson and OC Nathaniel Hackett. “Just frustration,” the 24-year-old revealed to the media. “We’re not moving the ball. That’s what it was. Our defense was stringing together some stops, and I felt like it was time to go. Time to put some points on the board.”

Despite hauling in five receptions for 48 yards, Wilson saw his team’s offense struggle against the Pats’ defense, with nine targets to his name—the most of any Jets receiver. The Ohio State standout made it pretty clear his outburst had nothing to do with his stats. “It’s about not meeting the challenge,” he said, pointing to the broader issues plaguing the offense. Even though his frustration was evident, Wilson stood by his QB. “That’s my dawg,” he said of Zach Wilson like he’s got total faith in him, no matter the rough patches last year.

Garrett Wilson’s frustration did boil over, but now he’s keeping his eyes on the bigger picture. Even with the Jets’ rocky road, he’s still backing his team’s Super Bowl dreams.