The fall might have come for Aaron Rodgers! The New York Jets first fired coach Robert Saleh. Then this week, they parted ways with GM Joe Douglas. And now, it might be the turn for the four-time MVP.
Yes! You heard it right. According to The Athletic on X, “Days after the Jets’ loss to the Broncos, Woody Johnson suggested to the coaches that they bench Aaron Rodgers.” Now this sounded so absurd to the coaches on the panel that one coach asked whether the owner was serious about the idea of benching the future Hall of Famer.
As per the post, “Joe Douglas and the coaches were stunned at the recommendation and talked him out of it.” Because owner Woody Johnson was pretty serious. At that time, the Jets had a decent 2-2 record and Rodgers only played four games in the season. Hence, it was a pretty quick action Johnson wanted to take.
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Days after the Jets’ loss to the Broncos, Woody Johnson suggested to the coaches that they bench Aaron Rodgers.
Joe Douglas and the coaches were stunned at the recommendation and talked him out of it.@DMRussini and @ZackBlatt on a contentious meeting ⤵️https://t.co/9fdEyPrYhm pic.twitter.com/aD8kYE6trR
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) November 20, 2024
Speaking to the coaches, he suggested benching Aaron Rodgers in favor of backup Tyrod Taylor. Why did he think so? Well, it’s because as per the report, the Jets’s owner thought Rodgers held his team back. But the coaches tried to convince Johnson for Rodgers, as well as they expressed the embarrassment that the 40-year-old veteran player might face after being benched.
Now it remains to be seen what will happen next! Until then, Johnson made some alternate decisions. First, he fired coach Saleh, then on Tuesday, Joe Douglas. And it’s now sure Rodgers is under scrutiny.
Which teams could Aaron Rodgers land on after exiting the Jets?
Aaron Rodgers has confirmed to play next season as well. However, there’s no guaranteed money for next year’s contract. In addition, the Jets’s owner doesn’t want him either. Hence, it’s quite possible that Rodgers might not return for the next season, at least with the Jets. So, if he exits, which teams could be his potential landing spots?
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Is benching Aaron Rodgers a bold move or a blunder by the Jets' management?
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There’s no doubt that Aaron Rodgers’s future feels like a ticking clock, doesn’t it? At 40, he’s staring down decisions that could define his legendary career. Will he hang up his cleats, or does he have one last chapter to write? If he chooses the latter, several teams could come calling. The Raiders?
Desperate for stability after shuffling through quarterbacks all season, they might draft a young arm, but imagine Rodgers stepping in to guide that transition. If things go well, the Raiders can definitely see some great results.
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Or maybe the Vikings. In this way, Rodgers will get the chance to follow Brett Favre’s footsteps, finishing his career with a rival. Sounds poetic, right? Besides them, the Colts could use him too. Anthony Richardson has shown flashes but needs consistency. And Rodgers could offer exactly that while keeping the team competitive.
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Besides, Aaron Rodgers has got another option in the Titans? Will Levis hasn’t inspired confidence. Moreover, Rodgers could bring experience and leadership to a team still searching for its identity. At last, the Giants could be another spot for the QB. Their Daniel Jones experiment seems over, as many are demanding his firing. So, they will need a quarterback to bolster their squad.
Apart from all this, retirement is still on the table for the 40-year-old player. But if Rodgers gears up for one final run, these teams might be ready to make their pitch.
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