Aaron Rodgers’ restricted time as quarterback for the New York Jets has led the workforce to acquainted territory.
With their 32–26 additional time loss to the Miami Dolphins, the Jets have been eradicated from the playoffs. That is the 14th consecutive season the Jets have missed the postseason, persevering with the longest playoff drought within the NFL and throughout a number of main sports activities leagues.
Coming into Sunday’s sport towards the Dolphins, the Jets’ probabilities to make the playoffs have been practically nonexistent, however nonetheless there. Nevertheless, their elimination felt inevitable because the Dolphins marched down the sphere within the first possession of additional time.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa linked with tight finish Jonnu Smith for the game-winning landing to finish the Jets’ slim playoff hopes.
Rodgers threw for 339 passing yards and recorded one landing. He ended his day with a 104.5 passer score and no interceptions, so the blame cannot solely be positioned on the quarterback. Nevertheless, this was Rodgers first 300-yard sport since December 2021 towards the Chicago Bears.
Whereas Rodgers missed all of 2023 after struggling a season-ending Achilles damage, the long run Corridor of Fame quarterback hasn’t finished sufficient for the workforce in 2024.
“Yeah, the expectations have been excessive, and we did not attain them. Not wherever shut,” Rodgers mentioned in a post-game information convention. “We simply did not determine the right way to win sufficient video games; I did not play ok in crunch instances, and that is why we’re sitting right here with the document we have.”
The three-10 Jets at the moment are seeking to the long run, and that doubtless does not embody Rodgers. In response to a report from NFL Community insider Ian Rapoport, the Jets, more than likely, will look to draft a younger quarterback no matter Rodgers’ standing subsequent yr.
His position now could be that of a bridge quarterback, however with the Jets eradicated once more, there does not appear to be a lot level in preserving the controversial quarterback round in 2025.
Studies have instructed that workforce proprietor Woody Johnson desires a contemporary begin at quarterback, head coach and normal supervisor subsequent season. Rodgers, himself, has talked about his future is murky after rumors surfaced that he may swap New York groups and fill in for the New York Giants.
Finally, with the workforce in the identical spot they have been in for the previous 14 years after going all in on Rodgers, it exhibits that the short-lived Rodgers period is at its finish.
