New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
After losing superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers four snaps into the 2023 season, Jets head coach Robert Saleh labeled this year as “one of the more trying seasons,” of his career.
“But I’m not looking for a pity party or anything,” he added.
Saleh just completed his third season at the helm of Gang Green with a second consecutive 7-10 record — a 13th consecutive playoff-less season for the organization that seemingly went up in smoke upon Rodges’ torn ACL in the season opener back in September.
At 40 years old, Rodgers is still the key piece in the Jets’ pursuit of a drought-busting playoff berth, which would perhaps provide some long-term stability for Saleh, whose job is safe despite a down year.
The Jets’ defense is a continuously improving unit that could be considered one of the best in the NFL if they had the proper offensive firepower to support them. Instead, Zach Wilson and Trevor Siemian often failed to provide the necessary time a defense needs off the field. Add a competent offense that will be led by a future Hall of Famer and the expectations are sky-high for Saleh heading into next year.
“I think he’s going to come out with more fire,” Saleh said on Monday. “My expectations for him are to be him. He’s 40 years old, he knows his process, he knows what’s best for him for his preparation. I think he’s going to attack it with the same mindset as he did a year ago. He’s on a mission and he’s not going to stop until his mission is complete.”
Both he and Rodgers, however, maintained that a few more passing-game playmakers are needed — outside wide receiver Garrett Wilson — to take the Jets to the next level.
“I think we need a couple of more pieces,” Rodgers said. “Anyone who doesn’t [win the Super Bowl] probably needs one or two more pieces. But we’re close. We have to make some tough decisions about certain individuals… We…
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