Aaron Rodgers, as always, was understated. It's his hobby. It might even push him to some extent.
In his mind, Rodgers knows all too well what will happen to what remains of the Jets' hierarchy in the coming days after this shockingly disappointing, underachieving season comes to a merciful end in six weeks. are.
The head coach and general manager have already been fired, with Robert Saleh fired after five games and Joe Douglas fired last week.
Rodgers' close friend, demoted offensive coordinator and play-caller Nathaniel Hackett, and the rest of the Jets' staff, as much as Woody Johnson is doing what every Jets fan wants. There is a chance to remain in your post. It's about selling the team.
Rodgers has been an unabashed supporter of interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich since he took over as head coach.
On Wednesday, Rodgers spoke about whether he would like to return to play for the Jets in 2025, saying he was “definitely in full support of Brick.”
He added, “I'm not going to say 'brick or nothing'” when it comes to deciding whether to return to play for the Jets in 2025.
“I love Brick, but that's out of my control,” Rodgers said. “Of course I would love to play for Brick again, he’s a great guy but there are a lot of things that could change over the next six weeks and there could be some really good feelings. [these final six games] Or there could be a massive change, and I could be a part of it. ”
Rodgers said he would like to come back to play for the Jets in 2025 if he decides he wants to play for them in 2025.
Here's how the Jets quarterback positions this hot topic. He will decide if he wants to continue playing, and if he does, his first choice will be the Jets.
But what he doesn't have complete control over is whether the Jets, or anyone else, wants Rodgers to play for them in 2025.
He turns 41 on Monday. He is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon that hampered his 2023 season, but has had issues with his hamstring, knee and ankle this season.
He is the quarterback for a 3-8 team that has already fired its head coach and general manager and is working toward a complete organizational restructuring.
And personally, his seasons have been mediocre, well below Hall of Fame standards, and he has failed to improve the players around him, which has been his superpower since becoming the Packers starter in 2008. Ta.
Two weeks ago, Rodgers stood in the same spot in the team's locker room after Wednesday's practice and answered, “I think so,” when asked if he intended to play next season. After Douglas made this comment and was fired, the tenor changed.
“If you look at what happened in those two weeks, Joe got fired and Joe brought me here,” Rodgers said. “I'm not naive about the situation. If a new GM comes in and they don't keep Brick, I have to fit into that plan. So this is the first part.
“this [remaining with the Jets] is my first choice. If I end up deciding to play, I'd love to be here, but they have the desire to bring me back and I'm sure they have the desire to play.”
A few days ago, there were reports that Rodgers could be placed on injured reserve, possibly making his last appearance as a Jet, as he has been dealing with various physical ailments and the team is far from playoff contention. .
Ulbrich and Rogers vigorously debunked the report.
“He's feeling better today than he's been in a while, probably the last five, six weeks,” Ulbrich said Wednesday.
Asked if he planned to continue playing with Rodgers despite the loss of the season, Ulbrich said: “As long as he's healthy, my plan is to play with him. I've talked to him about how he wants to play.'' I know that too.''
Asked if his decision to play in 2025 would be influenced by the new administration's desire to keep him, Rodgers said: You have to look at your staff, your plans, your direction, and what you want to do. These are future conversations, and I hope to be a part of them. ”
This is the most uncertain situation Rodgers has faced in his illustrious 20-year career. This must be unsettling for someone who is clearly almost obsessive when it comes to controlling the narrative.
“It's out of my control because there's a lot of unknowns,” he said. “I'm just going to enjoy my time here and let the future take its course.”
