New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass during practice at the NFL football team’s training facility, Friday, July 21, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Never before has a New York Jets offense been as talented as the one that enters the 2023 season. The acquisition of Aaron Rodgers has changed life in Florham Park and has the entire fanbase dreaming of home playoff games and Lombardi Trophies.
It’s amazing how things can change in one offseason.
Rodgers isn’t the only newcomer to the offense. Dalvin Cook joins a loaded backfield, and the offensive line has seen the return of several starters. The only thing that could get in the way of this Jets’ offense dominating are injuries.
Today, we preview what Gang Green’s offense should look like heading into Week 1 of the NFL season.
Projected Starters:
QB: Aaron Rodgers
RB: Breece Hall
WR: Garrett Wilson
WR: Allen Lazard
WR: Mecole Hardman
TE: CJ Uzomah
FB: Nick Bawden
LT: Duane Brown
LG: Laken Tomlinson
C: Connor McGovern
RG: Alijah Vera-Tucker
RT: Mekhi Becton
Can Rodgers get back to MVP days with the Jets?
Expectations may be high in New York for Rodgers, but for the Jets to be championship contenders, they only need him to be average on most Sundays. That is how loaded the roster is in 2023.
That being said, if Rodgers returns to his MVP-caliber days, it will only help the Jets in the long run. New York traded a first-round pick for Rodgers because they believed he still had a lot left in the tank. If he plays well, that belief will be rewarded with plenty of wins and success. If they get the type of player Rodgers was in 2022, then questions should be asked about how long the quarterback has left as he gets to the 40-year-old mark of his NFL career.
Will the offensive line hold up for a 17-game season?
It’s the only group with legitimate questions surrounding them heading into Week 1. New York’s offensive line was decimated by injuries last season and was a…
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