To continue competing for the Super Bowl, the New York Jets require Aaron Rodgers to return to the field.
That won’t be possible for the time being, but their star quarterback might still be there in a different capacity.
The former Green Bay Packers star may attend Sunday night’s game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, according to a report from ProFootballTalk.
Given that he has been given the all-clear to fly after surgery, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Just a few weeks ago, Rodgers underwent surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles.
He now faces a season-long absence.
But having him there could greatly increase his team’s motivation and morale, not to mention that he could converse with them, offer advice, and perhaps even share his thoughts on some plays and strategy.
Zach Wilson hasn’t done a very good job of filling in for him, but it’s also not like his team has given him the best chance of winning either.
Nathaniel Hackett must devise new plays that are actually tailored to his style rather than Aaron Rodgers’.
Additionally, the fact that he is only being used as a game manager restricts his ability to establish a rhythm, and he is aware that everyone is counting on him to fail.
There aren’t many different approaches to take with him, and it’s highly unlikely that he could perform worse.
But it wouldn’t be unexpected to see Trevor Siemian filling in at some point if his team doesn’t help him out.