The New York Jets have finally gotten their quarterback.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Packers will send Aaron Rodgers, pick number 15, and a fifth-round pick (No. 170) in this year’s draft to the Jets in exchange for the 13th pick, second-round pick (No. 42), a sixth-round pick (No. 207) in this year’s draft, and a conditional 2024 second-round pick that can become a first-round pick if Rodgers plays 65 percent of the plays.
New York tried with another Green Bay Packers legend in Brett Favre in 2008 and 15 years later they’re doing the same with Rodgers.
Last season, the 10-time Pro Bowler and four-time MVP played in 17 games but battled injuries; he threw for 3695 yards and 26 touchdowns; however, he did throw 12 interceptions, which is the most he’s had since his first year as a starter. (2008, 13 interceptions).
The Jets gave up a lot to get Rodgers, but they had a team last season that was very good on defense(fourth overall in 2022) and a decent young receiver(Garrett Wilson). Rodgers is not 2021 second pick Zach Wilson or Mike White, so if the 39-year-old can stay healthy, he should make the Jets instantly better.
Plus, he has a relationship with newest Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett(OC in Green Bay 2019-2021), so that should help.
Some believe the Jets are quarterback away from being in the playoffs and becoming contenders, so if that is the case, New York has to be one of the favorites in the AFC, but there is some risk. Rodgers is 39 and will turn 40 in December, so he could fall off at some point, and it could be in 2023.
However, if he’s right and somehow leads New York to a title, it was all worth it. If not, the Jets will continue to search for their franchise quarterback.
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