Will the Return of Aaron Rodgers be Enough to Lead the Jets to the Promised Land

[JetNation]

It’s that time of year again. The excitement is off the charts as we’ve just witnessed Super Bowl LVIII. Fans in Kansas City are celebrating their team’s second consecutive Super Bowl win, a feat that’s kept the sports world buzzing. Meanwhile, San Francisco supporters are looking ahead, hopeful for next season. With an offseason of change coming up, will the return of Aaron Rodgers be enough to lead the Jets to the promised land?

For New York Jets fans, it’s a mixed bag of emotions. The Jets, known for their formidable defense and a quarterback whose name is already being etched into Hall of Fame conversations, found themselves on the sidelines this time around, reflecting on what could have been from their living rooms instead of experiencing the thrill inside Allegiant Stadium. Despite a roster teeming with talent, their season came to an abrupt halt, largely due to Aaron Rodgers’ early exit due to injury. Four plays is how long the season lasted before the hopes and dreams were lost.

THE @CHIEFS ARE SUPER BOWL LVIII CHAMPIONS! #SBLVIII pic.twitter.com/yqZUPrlcD1

— NFL (@NFL) February 12, 2024

Looking forward, the question on every Jets fan’s mind is whether a turnaround is possible for Super Bowl LIX, or if it remains a distant dream. A visit to the top NY betting sites reveals a singular focus on the Chiefs’ triumph over the 49ers. But is there a chance for the Jets to break into the spotlight next year?

There’s reason to believe 2025 could be the Jets year. Despite a 7-10 record that might not look promising at first glance, the Jets have shown flashe, even in their losses.  Take their 23-20 loss to Kansas City last October. They proved they could challenge the best in the league, with Patrick Mahomes struggling to break through New Yorks defense. At that was with Zach Wilson at QB, with a solid backup QB on the roster next season, things have to be better.

The conversation around the Jets potential resurgence centers significantly around Aaron Rodgers. At 40, Rodgers remains a force to be reckoned with, his brief appearance this season cut short by injury. Reports indicate his recovery is going well, promising a strong return next season. His influence on the Jets Super Bowl aspirations cannot be overstated. His leadership and skill set could be the catalyst the team needs. However, there’s work to be done in the offseason, particularly in enhancing the receiving corps and offensive line to support Rodgers’ game.

Coaching adjustments also loom large for the Jets. With Robert Saleh confirmed to continue as head coach, a shift in strategy and team culture may be necessary to overcome last season’s challenges.

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: #Jets HC Robert Saleh threatened to take his coaches’ phones in an attempt to identify who was leaking things from the organization to the media, per @TheAthleticNFL

Saleh became paranoid after it was leaked to the media that Zach Wilson didn’t want to re-claim… pic.twitter.com/z0WQNQWcBD

— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) February 1, 2024

The roster needs improvement, that is an understatement. Depending on what the team thinks about Carter Warren, they could be looking at two new offensive tackles next season. Is Laken Tomlinson coming back? When will AVT be ready? They could be starting the season with two new guards. These are wholesale changes, not to mention they have to find a true second wide receiver to compliment Garrett Wilson.

For the Jets to truly contend next season, a transformation in both mindset and play is essential. With Rodgers return and strategic additions to the roster, the Jets have a fighting chance to make their mark. This time next year, it could be Jets fans celebrating a Super Bowl victory, dreaming of a future where their team is the one to beat. It is nice to dream!

 

 

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[Bobby816]

I expect us to have a good offseason this year.

I think a healthy Rodgers alone makes us a playoff team.

A healthy Rodgers with us improving the OL and adding a couple more weapons could have us as legit contenders.

[TuscanyTile2]

How could you not have full confidence?!

[TheAustrian]

no

[Gibby]

[Dunnie]

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How could you not have full confidence?!

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[The Crusher]

Promises? Plenty! Landing in the post season? Maybe? But winning in the post season? Not likely. 

[Falco21]

Of course it does. A healthy Rodgers with added weapons and a revamped offensive line will make this team look entirely different.

I truly think many people, in general, underestimate the power of a QB like Rodgers with protection at the line of scrimmage and throwing guys open. Guys like Rodgers, Brady, Mahomes, Burrow, etc. do not all have amazing offensive lines year over year their entire career. They are incredible QBs that process the defense and are able to move pieces around to provide max protection and get guys open. 

It is a weird thing for a Jets fan, but it does exist LOL

[jetsons]

Will the Return of Aaron Rodgers be Enough to Lead the Jets to the Promised Land? …

 

no

[SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN]

[GangGreened]

He gives them a shot at the playoffs. Not even close to a contending team

[Biggs]

He's not healthy.  He's toxic.

[Xtina]

NO

[JetPotato]

[TuscanyTile2]

Yes!

[The Crusher]

1 hour ago, Xtina said:

NO

 

1 hour ago, JetPotato said:

LOL

[Arsis]

What's the under/over on how many games he starts?

[The Crusher]

Just now, Arsis said:

What's the under/over on how many games he starts?

*plays

[varjet]

1 hour ago, GangGreened said:

He gives them a shot at the playoffs. Not even close to a contending team

The problem here though is that its not like there is a buildup to contention, like with a younger QB.  

Between AR8's expected age deterioration and cap mortgaging JD has done, after this year the team will just completely collapse.  

So Woody's play was basically a 2 year shot to sell stuff and tickets, followed by a complete rebuild without any successor QB in the future.  At least GB had Jordan Love.   The rebuild will also likely involve an entirely new front office and coaching staff undoubtedly unimpressed with Woody's latest diatribe.  

2024 stands on its own.  The Jets won 7 games last season with that QB room.  With AR healthy for at least 8 games, they could get to 9-10.

[Adoni Beast]

Watching teams like the Chiefs, 49ers, Eagles, Bengals, Ravens, and Bills the last few years certainly does not give me hope that we can win a Super Bowl in the next couple of seasons.

At this point, with a healthy Aaron Rodgers I am expecting a playoff team for the year or two he's still here. I just hope that we can build some sort of winning foundation in that time, replenish the roster and hit on a QB in the draft in 2025/2026 to take us the promised land.

The biggest issue I see is the extension of Saleh if we make the playoffs. I just can't envision a scenario where we ever win a championship with him as our head coach, or even make the playoffs if Aaron Rodgers isn't our QB. 

[Adoni Beast]

1 minute ago, varjet said:

The problem here though is that its not like there is a buildup to contention, like with a younger QB.  

Between AR8's expected age deterioration and cap mortgaging JD has done, after this year the team will just completely collapse.  

So Woody's play was basically a 2 year shot to sell stuff and tickets, followed by a complete rebuild without any successor QB in the future.  At least GB had Jordan Love.   The rebuild will also likely involve an entirely new front office and coaching staff undoubtedly unimpressed with Woody's latest diatribe.  

2024 stands on its own.  The Jets won 7 games last season with that QB room.  With AR healthy for at least 8 games, they could get to 9-10.

This doomsday scenario actually gets worse and if we make the playoffs in 2024 and are bounced early, there is a possibility that Saleh is extended. Then we're stuck with him for a few years more after Rodgers retires....absolute nightmare.

[rangerous]

8 hours ago, JetNation said:

It’s that time of year again. The excitement is off the charts as we’ve just witnessed Super Bowl LVIII. Fans in Kansas City are celebrating their team’s second consecutive Super Bowl win, a feat that’s kept the sports world buzzing. Meanwhile, San Francisco supporters are looking ahead, hopeful for next season. With an offseason of change coming up, will the return of Aaron Rodgers be enough to lead the Jets to the promised land?

For New York Jets fans, it’s a mixed bag of emotions. The Jets, known for their formidable defense and a quarterback whose name is already being etched into Hall of Fame conversations, found themselves on the sidelines this time around, reflecting on what could have been from their living rooms instead of experiencing the thrill inside Allegiant Stadium. Despite a roster teeming with talent, their season came to an abrupt halt, largely due to Aaron Rodgers’ early exit due to injury. Four plays is how long the season lasted before the hopes and dreams were lost.

THE @CHIEFS ARE SUPER BOWL LVIII CHAMPIONS! #SBLVIII pic.twitter.com/yqZUPrlcD1

— NFL (@NFL) February 12, 2024

 

Looking forward, the question on every Jets fan’s mind is whether a turnaround is possible for Super Bowl LIX, or if it remains a distant dream. A visit to the top NY betting sites reveals a singular focus on the Chiefs’ triumph over the 49ers. But is there a chance for the Jets to break into the spotlight next year?

There’s reason to believe 2025 could be the Jets year. Despite a 7-10 record that might not look promising at first glance, the Jets have shown flashe, even in their losses.  Take their 23-20 loss to Kansas City last October. They proved they could challenge the best in the league, with Patrick Mahomes struggling to break through New Yorks defense. At that was with Zach Wilson at QB, with a solid backup QB on the roster next season, things have to be better.

The conversation around the Jets potential resurgence centers significantly around Aaron Rodgers. At 40, Rodgers remains a force to be reckoned with, his brief appearance this season cut short by injury. Reports indicate his recovery is going well, promising a strong return next season. His influence on the Jets Super Bowl aspirations cannot be overstated. His leadership and skill set could be the catalyst the team needs. However, there’s work to be done in the offseason, particularly in enhancing the receiving corps and offensive line to support Rodgers’ game.

Coaching adjustments also loom large for the Jets. With Robert Saleh confirmed to continue as head coach, a shift in strategy and team culture may be necessary to overcome last season’s challenges.

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: #Jets HC Robert Saleh threatened to take his coaches’ phones in an attempt to identify who was leaking things from the organization to the media, per @TheAthleticNFL

Saleh became paranoid after it was leaked to the media that Zach Wilson didn’t want to re-claim… pic.twitter.com/z0WQNQWcBD

— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) February 1, 2024

 

The roster needs improvement, that is an understatement. Depending on what the team thinks about Carter Warren, they could be looking at two new offensive tackles next season. Is Laken Tomlinson coming back? When will AVT be ready? They could be starting the season with two new guards. These are wholesale changes, not to mention they have to find a true second wide receiver to compliment Garrett Wilson.

For the Jets to truly contend next season, a transformation in both mindset and play is essential. With Rodgers return and strategic additions to the roster, the Jets have a fighting chance to make their mark. This time next year, it could be Jets fans celebrating a Super Bowl victory, dreaming of a future where their team is the one to beat. It is nice to dream!

 

 

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I’m not quite sure why the blogger titled it that way.  Rodgers is a big piece, maybe the biggest, but they’re not doing much more if the oline doesn’t get straightened out and they add an additional reliable receiver.  I think the oline doesn’t need to have five all pros.  What it does need is consistency and reliability.  Rodgers will also adapt to the pass protection.  As for the receivers, it would nice to have a good receiver to take the heat off of gWilson but that no.2 guy could still be one of the younger players.  And I think Lazard may be able to turn his game around.  I also think we’ll see breece get thrown into the passing game more.  With some good receivers plus breece being a receiving threat the jets will be able to execute play action a lot better.

[bitonti]

1 hour ago, Adoni Beast said:

This doomsday scenario actually gets worse and if we make the playoffs in 2024 and are bounced early, there is a possibility that Saleh is extended. Then we're stuck with him for a few years more after Rodgers retires....absolute nightmare.

I'm going to be a traditionalist here and say if the Jets break their 13 year streak with no playoffs that's the opposite of a nightmare 

No more of this losing is winning talk 

Winning is actually winning 

And if they get 1 game and lose guess what we will have all enjoyed the 10 plus wins it took to get them there 

[Hex]

Promised land? Didn't Woody explicitly say he wasn't going to promise playoffs?

[Augustiniak]

1 hour ago, Adoni Beast said:

This doomsday scenario actually gets worse and if we make the playoffs in 2024 and are bounced early, there is a possibility that Saleh is extended. Then we're stuck with him for a few years more after Rodgers retires....absolute nightmare.

Even worse, it also means they probably don’t draft a qb in 2025.  And increasingly I’m thinking the jets aren’t taking one this year either.  The safest route for douglas is to sign a crappy veteran backup and hope rodgers stays reasonably healthy.  

[TuscanyTile2]

7 minutes ago, Hex said:

Promised land? Didn't Woody explicitly say he wasn't going to promise playoffs?

So far Woody has only promised new uniforms.

[Beerfish]

Rodgers should be forced to play with all of the schlock players he had us bring in this past year.

Luckily for him they were all so badly exposed that the team will be giving him actual good players to play with.

The team is still not going anywhere with hackett as oc.

 

[ChrebetOverKeyshawn]

4 hours ago, Bobby816 said:

I expect us to have a good offseason this year.

I think a healthy Rodgers alone makes us a playoff team.

A healthy Rodgers with us improving the OL and adding a couple more weapons could have us as legit contenders.

This x1000. If the Jets can win 7 games having the 32nd ranked quarterback room and no offensive line. What would the team win with having Rodgers (top 10 qb) and some free agency help (#2 WR and some OL)? Rodgers alone improves the line with pre snap protections and release time. I truly believe with an average year regarding injuries this team can win 12+ games. 

[Larz]

A team as talented and well coached and healthy as the 9ers was done in by a few mistakes.  The line blew some protections, Trent Williams had a rough game, crucial defender Greenlaw tears and Achilles running onto the (grass) field, blocked EP, muffed punt. I also hated the soft zone defense at the end of regulation.   
 

The chances of the Jets staying healthy until February and then playing smart and clean for 3 big games?   
 

All football games have mistakes obviously but you have to be aggressive, yet make fewer mistakes than the opponent.  
 

not really the jets thing lol

[August]

We need a legit number 2 receiver. Lazard as a 3 is fine. We need a legit number 2 back, Izzy I’m not sure about. We need Offensive Line depth, move off of Uzomah and get Ruckert more snaps. 

[Augustiniak]

1 minute ago, August said:

We need a legit number 2 receiver. Lazard as a 3 is fine. We need a legit number 2 back, Izzy I’m not sure about. We need Offensive Line depth, move off of Uzomah and get Ruckert more snaps. 

Izzy will be fine if the OL improves.  Need a tackle, wr and qb.  Offense, as woody said several times in the interview.  He’s not wrong.

[ChrebetOverKeyshawn]

The main question every Jet fan should ask themselves about 2024, is how many additional wins will the following 3 conditions result in:

1. A Jump in Quarterback play from 32 to 10.

2. A bottom third line elevated to middle of the pack based on FA additions, a league average year of injuries + Rodgers calling the shots.

3. The defense holding serve, they don’t have to remain top 5 but stay in the top 10.

look at the Jets losses this year and project what the record would’ve been applying the factors above. Yes we get it, it’s cool to do the crying “Jets Suck” Shtick. But seriously the path is there to compete. 

[Adoni Beast]

47 minutes ago, bitonti said:

I'm going to be a traditionalist here and say if the Jets break their 13 year streak with no playoffs that's the opposite of a nightmare 

No more of this losing is winning talk 

Winning is actually winning 

And if they get 1 game and lose guess what we will have all enjoyed the 10 plus wins it took to get them there 

Right it won't be a nightmare in 2024....but it will propel a Saleh contract extension....and once Rodgers retires we'll be back to the 5-7 win a year campaign + "each game is a race to 20, let my D win it for us" mentality. That is a nightmare long term. 

[Adoni Beast]

34 minutes ago, Augustiniak said:

Even worse, it also means they probably don’t draft a qb in 2025.  And increasingly I’m thinking the jets aren’t taking one this year either.  The safest route for douglas is to sign a crappy veteran backup and hope rodgers stays reasonably healthy.  

With Rodgers returning and Woody basically admitting we will be signing a vet backup, I'd say there is a very low chance of us drafting a QB this year.

However, once round 4 kicks in and there is a prospect who we love that falls to us then I think there's a chance. But I wouldn't bet on it.

[August]

24 minutes ago, Augustiniak said:

Izzy will be fine if the OL improves.  Need a tackle, wr and qb.  Offense, as woody said several times in the interview.  He’s not wrong.

Draft a tackle and bring back Becton. Izzy seems average at best to me but maybe I’m wrong. Quarterback depends on how things play out. Do they bring in a Tyrod Taylor then draft a young guy to develop? Or do they trade for a Sam Howell?