New York Jets’ New York Jets’ head coach Robert Saleh smiles as he talks to quarterback Aaron Rodgers, right, during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
FLORHAM PARK — There hasn’t been a more successful quarterback on Monday Night Football than Aaron Rodgers over the last decade. The New York Jets hope his dominance continues in Week 1.
Rodgers enters his first game as a member of the Jets sporting a 9-0 mark on ESPN over the last 10 seasons with a 23:3 touchdown to interception ratio. Simply put, there hasn’t been a better player in this spot than him. Of course, his 12-8 overall record on prime time glosses over the fact that the new franchise quarterback in New York is not unbeatable on that stage.
Monday night will be different than what the future Hall-of-Famer is used to. He makes his debut as a member of the Jets in front of the raucous crowd. As with any exciting start to the season, the quarterback has a message for his new fans.
“I just want them to show up early and be as loud as possible when we are on defense. There is a lot of excitement for the right reasons, and we will hopefully put a good product on the field starting Monday.”
It will be the culmination of many things when Rodgers takes the field. It concludes an offseason full of excitement and hype following a disappointing 7-10 season. It also signals the end of the old Jets mantra where struggles become commonplace.
With Rodgers, the Jets expect to win. The team has consistently touted that the goal is a Super Bowl title, and for the first time in a very long time, that goal seems attainable.
It won’t be easy. As good as Rodgers has been, he’s coming off one of the worst seasons of his career with highs in interceptions and the lowest passer rating since his first season as a starter. With a chip on his shoulder, and a newfound love for the…
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