Heading into each NFL season, every team shares the ultimate goal of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the year.
For some teams, this dream is more attainable than for others.
The New York Jets are one such team with championship aspirations, and their future Hall of Fame quarterback believes they can bring home the team’s first Super Bowl victory since their legendary win in Super Bowl III.
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers played just four snaps in his first season with the team before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury. With his recovery progressing well and the expectation that he will start in Week 1, Rodgers is once again focused on leading his team to the promised land.
“It has to be the goal. The beauty is, every single year there’s eight to 12 teams, maybe, probably less, but 8-12 teams that can actually do it. We’re one of those eight to 12,” Rodgers said, via SNY.
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Rodgers’ return is crucial for the Jets’ championship hopes, but even with him, they face significant challenges.
According to Caesars Sportsbook, the Jets are tied for the sixth-best odds to win it all at +1700. They trail behind the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, and Houston Texans in the odds to be crowned AFC champions. Overcoming these conference powerhouses will be a formidable task, but Rodgers remains confident in the team’s potential this year.
New York has not made the playoffs since 2010, and they haven’t advanced to a Super Bowl since the 1968 season when Joe Namath famously led the underdog Jets to victory over the Baltimore Colts. Rodgers brings the playoff experience the Jets need, but even he has just one Super Bowl appearance. His postseason record stands at 11-10, with his last playoff win coming in the 2020 season.
Last year, without Rodgers, the Jets finished with a 7-10 record, placing third in the AFC East. The team struggled to find consistency, particularly on offense. Rodgers’ leadership and experience are expected to make a significant difference, providing the Jets with a veteran presence capable of guiding them through high-pressure situations.
As the 2024 season approaches, the Jets are not only aiming to break their long playoff drought but also to make a deep run in the postseason.
The journey will be challenging, but with Rodgers at the helm and a strong supporting cast, New York fans are hopeful that this could be the year their team returns to NFL prominence.
The stakes are high, and the path is difficult, but the potential for a historic season is there. The Jets, with Rodgers leading the charge, are ready to take on the challenge and strive for greatness.
