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Is the Jets moving on from Aaron Rodgers the best move? Why NOW?
It was reported on Super Bowl Sunday by Jay Glazer and Ian Rapoport that the Jets were moving towards splitting with QB Aaron Rodgers after two seasons. The 41-year-old QB has had quite the tenure with the New York Jets, and the 2023 Offseason Dream of a potential Super Bowl with the ex-Packers QB is now over. The new regime led by GM Darren Mougey and Head Coach Aaron Glenn met with Rodgers last week and told him about his future at One Jets Drive. Rodgers hasn't confirmed if he will return to football next season, but it likely won't be with the Jets. This is a gutsy call from the new regime that could make or break the future of this franchise. Let's break this down:
The Curse Continues. Jets lose on MNF to Buffalo, 23-20
6 Tri-State area teams played on Monday. The Yankees, Mets, Jets, Devils, Rangers and Islanders. Every team won besides the Jets.
For every big game, the Jets produce an even bigger loss. There are no excuses for the disappointment that Monday Night Football was for this franchise. It was expected to be one of the most critical games in the team's history, but they lost.
Disappointment at Metlife: Jets Lose to Denver, 10-9
Coming off the home-opening, electric Thursday Night Football blowout against the AFC East rival, New England Patriots, the Jets were set for a 1pm game against the Denver Broncos. The Jets had a lot of rest heading into this one, and many assumed it would be another easy win for Gang Green. However, it'd be the opposite...