New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh and influential veteran leaders didn’t take issue with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is currently sidelined due to injury, for publicly addressing the team’s sideline conflicts.
In fact, they endorsed his perspective.
Cornerback D.J. Reed expressed agreement, saying, “He’s absolutely right; we shouldn’t let our frustration spill onto the sideline, especially during games.”
Rodgers, who is recovering from a torn Achilles in California, shared his views on Tuesday during an appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show.” He emphasized the Jets’ need to exhibit maturity and maintain composure, particularly when dealing with adversity. The team, having suffered two consecutive losses, clearly needs to enhance its ability to handle negative situations.
Coach Saleh indicated that he had no objections to Rodgers’ comments, even though they were delivered from afar.
Recently, rumors have surfaced regarding Rodgers potentially contemplating retirement at the end of the season, which could be indicative of his growing frustration with the team’s performance.
Via Deuxmoi:
Upon his arrival from the Green Bay Packers in April, Rodgers quickly assumed a leadership role within the Jets. Despite his Week 1 injury that kept him away from the team, he remains committed to contributing, despite being 2,800 miles away. In fact he was recently spotted out and about in Malibu.
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He remains an active member of the Jets’ leadership council, which consists of key veteran players, and he regularly imparts words of encouragement and motivation via the council’s group text, as reported by players.
However, the situation is unconventional, given that an injured player, who is physically separated from the team and has a prominent public platform, continues to share his thoughts on the team’s performance on a weekly basis.
Should Aaron Rodgers decide not to return and play for the New York Jets, it would certainly mark an extraordinary conclusion to his illustrious Hall of Fame career.
