Aaron Rodgers' comments about Mike Williams after the Jets' loss to the Bills on Monday night have had a negative impact on several former Jets quarterbacks, with Ryan Fitzpatrick being the latest to do so. Ta.
The NFL analyst, who spent a 17-year NFL career with nine different teams, including two seasons with the Jets, criticized the way Rodgers coaches his team and particularly criticized him for his comments about Williams. The receiver of the game-clinching interception.
Rodgers appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday and appeared to defend the way he spoke after the loss. Fitzpatrick replies about X.
“This reaction is the biggest thing I don't understand about Aaron…he may be super charismatic, but his imposing demeanor gives his teammates ultimate confidence,” Fitzpatrick wrote. . “Why would he take all the blame in the media and then sit behind closed doors with Mike Williams, the entire offense, the entire team, or anyone else who isn't doing his job and tell them we need more?” I wonder if it can't be done.
“It's not only painful for me to have to set the record straight at the expense of someone below me.”
After Monday's loss to the Bills, Rodgers said Williams ran the wrong route, resulting in a missed throw.
“There are two verticals, Allen.” [Lazard]is below and Mike is below the red line,'' Rodgers told reporters at the time. “So I'm throwing a no-look for the redline. I look over there and Mike's running an 'in-breaker'…that must be down the redline. ”
On Monday, former Jets quarterback Boomer Esiason took issue with Rodgers on his WFAN radio show about the way he talked about Williams.
“I don't remember Tom Brady or Peyton Manning or anyone else…I don't remember them saying anything publicly behind the podium like Aaron did last night,” Esiason said. said.
“For a team to win and stay united in times like these, it takes a strong character. That's why I'm so shocked by what Aaron Rodgers said about Mike Williams last night…That's what leaders are supposed to do. Because it’s not the right thing to do.”
Rodgers' leadership is sure to come under even more scrutiny as the season progresses after the Jets (2-4) acquired superstar wideout Davante Adams from the Raiders.
