A former teammate — and someday critic of Aaron Rodgers — says he believes the 40-year-old quarterback could possibly be set to have a giant yr for the Jets.
Former Inexperienced Bay Packers huge receiver Greg Jennings, who gained a Tremendous Bowl with Rodgers in 2011, mentioned the star quarterback’s feedback throughout OTA’s on Tuesday present he is aware of how essential this season is for him — and all the Jets’ group.
“If I don’t do what I do know I’m able to doing, we’re all in all probability going to be out of right here,”Rodgers instructed The Publish’s Brian Costello and different reporters concerning his future with the Jets, whereas additionally referring to the tenures of coach Robert Saleh and normal supervisor Joe Douglas seemingly coming to an finish if the crew struggles. “I like that sort of strain, although. It’s a troublesome market to play in. It’s not for everyone. I relish that chance.”
Jennings mentioned on “The Carton Present” Wednesday these pointed feedback present Rodgers is taking private accountability for the crew, and that might imply bother for the remainder of the NFL since he’s at his greatest when he’s completely “locked in.”
“Listening to Aaron Rodgers say what he mentioned, the league is in bother,” Jennings instructed Craig Carton, who was previously with WFAN, and the opposite present’s panelists. “When he has this mentality, there’s nobody higher. … I do know he’s 40, I do know he’s coming off of damage. However when [he has] this mindset, with how nice he’s — he’s one of many smartest quarterbacks, he’s going to be a fantastic decision-maker — if his [physical] capability continues to be there, and he’s taking this posture, be careful.”
Rodgers and Jennings have been teammates for seven seasons from 2006-12, the final 5 through which Rodgers was the beginning quarterback.
Jennings made the Professional Bowl in 2010 and ’11.
This evaluation from Jennings, who retired from the NFL in 2016 after 10 seasons, comes from a former teammate who has criticized Rodgers up to now for his lack of management and poor play.
In 2022, Jennings mentioned Rodgers was mistaken to publicly rip his teammates on “The Pat McAfee Present” when issues weren’t going effectively on the finish of his time with Inexperienced Bay, and that he could possibly be taking part in higher, too.
“You possibly can’t do that,” Jennings mentioned, in keeping with Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports activities. “You possibly can’t sit down on a present and begin speaking about who ought to and shouldn’t be taking part in due to psychological errors.”
