PHOENIX – Jets proprietor Woody Johnson is optimistic that the group will have the ability to land an impression quarterback this offseason.
“That’s a problem,” Johnson mentioned Thursday evening of the quarterback place. “That’s the problem proper now. The problem is quarterback efficiency and in addition operating the ball. We now have to have a balanced offense.”
Johnson, who attended NFL Honors on Thursday, was requested if he’s optimistic they’ll land a distinction maker.
“I’m at all times optimistic,” he mentioned.
The Jets have been open about their want to land a veteran quarterback after going by means of three starters on the place in 2022. Johnson mentioned final month he “completely” would pay a veteran quarterback if Joe Douglas and Robert Saleh need to add one. If the Packers and Aaron Rodgers resolve to half methods, the Jets are anticipated to be very eager about buying and selling for him. Different veteran choices embrace Derek Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo and Ryan Tannehill if the Titans lower him.
Jets Corridor of Fame quarterback Joe Namath reiterated what he mentioned on WFAN a number of weeks again about permitting Rodgers to put on his retired No. 12 if he involves the Jets.
“I need the Jets to win,” Namath mentioned.
Namath mentioned he’s a fan of Rodgers.
“All people is,” Namath mentioned. “Chicago could not like Aaron. He’s an important participant.”
Namath has seen the Jets chase his successor for greater than 40 years now and believes the Jets are near being a contender in the event that they add the precise quarterback.
“I feel we’re fairly good on either side of the ball if Woman Luck doesn’t knock us out prefer it did this yr with the offensive line and the operating again, and we keep wholesome,” Namath mentioned. “We want a set off man.”
