There may finally be some light in the darkness surrounding Aaron Rodgers and his future in the NFL. At this point, the puns are redundant. And fans may be interested to know that there is finally some new development in the talked-about move for the quarterback to the New York Jets.
The ones who read about the recent updates coming out of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis weren’t too thrilled about it either. With this new report, the Jets can also make things easier for the Green Bay Packers who are looking to finally usher into the Jordan Love era.
Aaron Rodgers is open to Jets move
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The 4x league MVP came out of his ‘darkness retreat’ and continued contemplating between retirement and playing. However, according to the latest reports coming through former ESPN host Trey Wingo from the Indy Combine, “Aaron Rodgers and the Jets had conversations today. While nothing is imminent, Rodgers is open to the idea of going to NY.”
“The Packers sure hope Aaron Rodgers doesn’t want to come back,” Rich Eisen said about what he overheard at the Scouting Combine. NFL Network and Insider Ian Rapoport retweeted Wengo’s reports, claiming that Rodgers had permission to speak to the Jets or any other team.
Aaron Rodgers has received permission to speak with the #Jets, source confirms. Some due diligence. https://t.co/QCP6VSoBYE
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2023
We got movement…..let's go.
— DrewDrew (@hidethebrajole) March 7, 2023
Win ‘em a ring, champ. pic.twitter.com/CzoW0YngUK
— Brizzle (@Brizzle__24) March 7, 2023
All that just to lose twice to the patriots and bills
— DEPRESSED PATS FAN (@A_SadBostonFan) March 7, 2023
Bills still winning the division easily
— Aspectz (@DaXss23) March 7, 2023
Jets fans after Rodgers stays with the Packers and they end up with Carson Wentz at QB: pic.twitter.com/TItLpo6xcE
— Brian Y (@byysports) March 7, 2023
Jets receivers are mid
— AD FANATIC (@tywow28) March 7, 2023
Have they learned nothing from Brett Farve?
— Luke Garrison (SonicHockeyCoolFanAccount) (@SHCBackupAcc) March 7, 2023
Aaron Rodgers is following a similar career trajectory as his predecessor Brett Favre, who also went to the Jets from Green Bay. And some fans thought this is about to be a repeat of the Favre disaster in New York.
How can A-Rod help the Jets?
After Davante Adams’ departure to the Raiders last season, Aaron suffered a real blow in his offensive prowess without his WR #1. However, despite no possibility of a reunion with Davante in New York, Aaron still has a shot at the Lombardi with the young and talented Jets core. Instead of Adams, No. 12 will have AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson catching for him.
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From NFL Now: This has always been about what #Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wants. And the process has begun for him to find out, as he's speaking with the #Jets. pic.twitter.com/ZEP1UAH7At
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2023
Jets Hall of Famer Joe Klecko thinks Aaron Rodgers’ attitude might be cancerous to the Jets locker room. However, another Joe and Jets legend, Super Bowl III Champion, Joe Namath, is excited to see A-Rod in the Gang Green.
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Also, let’s not forget Nathaniel Hackett, Rodgers’ former Packers OC and ex-Broncos HC, is now handling the Jets offense. And with all these nudging factors at play, the Super Bowl XLV MVP may find it hard to turn down the Broadway-bound road for another ring.