Now that the Jets have a brand new coach in Aaron Glenn and a brand new normal supervisor in Darren Mougey, it’s time for the actual work to start.
A part of that can embody deciding on Aaron Rodgers‘ future with the team.
Glenn and Mougey had their introductory press conference on Monday, and they stressed that Rodgers will be evaluated just like everyone else on the Jets roster.
“This thing is not about Aaron Rodgers, folks,” Glenn told reporters off to the side after his press conference. “We plan on building the best roster that we can. So whatever that may be — guard, tackle, defensive tackle, that’s what we’re evaluating.
“All people’s underneath the microscope. That’s simply what it’s.”
Glenn has already communicated with Rodgers and hopes to have extra dialogue with the quarterback quickly. Exterior of that, he didn’t specify whether or not Rodgers would return for a 3rd season with the Jets and a twenty first season general.
Glenn shut down a reporter’s query, who was adamant about getting a solution about Rodgers’ standing.
“We’re still in the evaluation mode, so for anybody else who’s going to ask that, I’m going to give you the same answer,” Glenn mentioned. So don’t waste your time.”
Virtually two years in the past, the Jets acquired Rodgers in a blockbuster commerce with the Packers. Additionally they appeased him by surrounding Rodgers with acquainted faces comparable to Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb, and later Davante Adams. The Jets additionally employed Nathaniel Hackett as offensive coordinator.
Nevertheless, Rodgers, 41, missed all however 4 performs of the 2023 season after tearing his Achilles within the season opener towards the Payments that yr. The Jets completed 7-10 that yr. He returned for the 2024 season and performed in all 17 video games. Nevertheless, Rodgers’ play didn’t resemble the participant the Jets believed they have been getting as soon as the commerce was made.
Rodgers handed for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in the course of the 2024 season. Nevertheless, his inconsistent play contributed to the Jets’ disappointing 5-12 file.
Rodgers is uncertain if he needs to proceed enjoying. Mougey was requested about his impression of Rodgers’ present quarterback play, however he declined to reply.
“I got the most respect for Aaron Rodgers and what he’s done in this league as a player,” Mougey mentioned. “One of the greatest of all-time to play the position, one of the greatest players of all-time.
“I know Aaron has his process in the offseason that he goes through. I don’t have a timeline on it. We are still going through the process and he’s going to go through his, but we will get there.”
Jets proprietor Woody Johnson mentioned he’ll depart the choice on bringing Rodgers again as much as Glenn and Mougey. Based on studies, Johnson and Rodgers have a strained relationship.
After the Jets loss to the Broncos final October, Johnson instructed then-Jets coach Robert Saleh bench Rodgers, sources mentioned, which didn’t sit effectively with the quarterback after he performed via a knee, hamstring, and ankle accidents.
However Johnson mentioned he could be joyful to welcome again Rodgers if Glenn and Mougey have been on board.
“I’m going to leave that to them,” Johnson mentioned. “They’ve got to take a look at how the team composed and what they think they need and have to put all that together.
“If they want him back, Aaron’s a talent for sure. He’s a Hall of Famer.”
Rodgers is underneath contract for the 2025 season however has zero assured cash remaining. The Jets must train his $35 million possibility bonus if he returned.
If Rodgers retires or is launched, the Jets should eat a $49 million wage cap cost. Rodgers can be underneath contract for the 2026 season, however the cap hit could be $63 million, doubtlessly hurting the Jets’ spending energy in free company.
Rodgers instructed reporters earlier than the top of final season that he could be open to restructuring his contract.
If the Jets determine to maneuver on from Rodgers, the free agent and draft pool of candidates to exchange him with is lackluster. Gang Inexperienced does have two quarterbacks at the moment on the roster: veteran Tyrod Taylor, who was Rodgers’ backup final season, and Jordan Travis, who was chosen within the fifth spherical within the 2024 draft. Travis sat out all final season because of an ankle damage he suffered at Florida State.
“Me and Mougey are going to sit and talk and just go over the whole roster,” Glenn mentioned. “I will tell you now, that is going to be the answer to a number of questions, when it comes to the roster in general, so we are looking forward to that process.
“I can’t tell you how long that process will be, but the thing is, we are going to make sure we are going to get the right answer and we are not going to rush through that answer, because we are going to get the right answer.”
