Former NFL coach Eric Mangini says Aaron Rodgers is teasing New York Jets owner Woody Johnson because he wants him off the team.
Mangini, who was the Jets' head coach from 2006 to 2008, said Rodgers' recent comments on “The Pat McAfee Show” clearly indicate “he's trying to get out of New York.” spoke.
“The moment you start making fun of the owner, the moment you start making fun of the owner's son, the moment you start justifying the dysfunction of the organization, that's as big a cannonball as you can get.” Mangini said on Fox Sports' “First Things First.”
“I find comedy in it all.”
Fans will have to decide how serious Rodgers was about what he said. said “There's a first time for everything,” ESPN host Pat McAfee said.
“This is the first time I've ever been released because I've never been released before,” Rogers continued. “To be released as a teenager…that would be the first time.”
Rodgers was referring to Brick Johnson, the Jets owner's 18-year-old son. was influential Regarding team decisions.
Rogers added, “You know I'm open to everything and I find comedy in it all. If that happens, hey, look, that's a great story.”
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson and his son Brick Johnson.Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images
Former manager Mangini described Rodgers' comments as “very deliberate” and insisted he intended to send a “very strong message” to the owners.
“A guy who always said he was very accurate and thought about what he said suddenly said, 'Oh, that's just a flippant comment. I was enjoying it.' 'No,' Mangini said.
Mangini went on to clarify Rodgers' thinking.
“I don't want to be here. I don't respect what you're doing. And no matter how I play, I'm going to piss you off so much that I have to go somewhere else.” I'm going to give you a chance to go.”
FOX Sports host Chris Broussard said he's not convinced Mangini's position is accurate and doesn't think firing Rodgers and “paying him $49 million” is a wise move for the Jets. said.
Mangini insisted, “I'm sure, if you start making fun of the team owners and their kids, they won't really be happy.''
“You want to get fired from your job? Make fun of the owner. Make fun of his son. That's a great way to get out of the organization,” he concluded.
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