Aaron Rodgers on Jets taking part in in 6 prime-time video games in 2024: 'I like it'

by Christina S. Brown
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Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets are slated to be featured quite a bit in prime time throughout the 2024 NFL season, however the quarterback is embracing it.

In an interview with SiriusXM Mad Canine Radio, Rodgers relished the truth that he’ll be featured in six prime-time video games this upcoming season.

“I like it,” Rodgers mentioned. “I like it. We’re must-watch TV. And that’s fairly apparent. Everyone is aware of that. Whether or not you’re keen on me or hate me, individuals wanna see me play. They take pleasure in watching me play. And we’re a workforce to observe this yr. Not stunning. Six prime-time video games within the first 11 or 12 weeks. I like it. You already know, make it tough.”

The Jets’ six prime-time video games are tied for probably the most within the NFL this season, which is greater than the two-time defending Tremendous Bowl champion Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and solely matched by the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers. As Rodgers talked about, all six of these video games happen previous to their Week 12 bye. They open the season on “Monday Evening Soccer” in opposition to the 49ers. They’re again in prime time simply 10 days later, after they host the New England Patriots for a Thursday evening duel in Week 3.

After all, the NFL’s resolution to place the Jets in prime-time video games a number of instances within the 2024 season got here after Rodgers tore his Achilles simply 4 snaps into his tenure together with his new workforce final yr. With Rodgers becoming a member of a Jets workforce that some thought was able to presumably compete for a title in 2023, New York was additionally scheduled for six prime-time video games final season.

Rodgers’ harm modified the trajectory of the Jets’ marketing campaign although, leaving followers to observe a handful of non-competitive prime-time video games involving New York. After their Week 1 upset over the Buffalo Payments, the Jets misplaced their 5 different prime-time video games en path to a 7-10 season. 

As Rodgers is 40 and coming off an Achilles harm, it is simple to surprise why the Jets are set to be featured in prime time so regularly once more in 2024. NFL broadcast government Mike North advised reporters that Rodgers’ return is seen as a key storyline, however he additionally made an offhand remark that the Jets “owe us one” after how final season went. 

Aaron Rodgers desires zero distractions for the Jets in 2024

Aaron Rodgers wants zero distractions for the Jets in 2024

Rodgers took some exception to North’s remark. 

“So far as us owing individuals, yeah, that’s wonderful,” Rodgers mentioned. “No matter. I don’t care what anyone has to say about that. That’s nice. It was s—– for me, it was tough for the league. I get it. Me solely taking part in a number of performs final yr. That’s gonna be completely different this yr. What occurs after we pay them again this yr with six nice prime-time video games? What are they gonna say subsequent yr?”

North walked again his remark a bit not too long ago on “The Adam Schefter Podcast,” saying the Jets “don’t owe the NFL one; they owe the followers one.”

If Rodgers is ready to stay wholesome for the whole thing of the 2024 season and play on the stage he is performed at for a lot of his profession, the Jets ought to be aggressive. Additionally they made some strikes to solidify the offense round him this offseason, including veteran offensive tackles Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses earlier than choosing Olu Fashanu with the tenth general decide. Moreover, they signed Mike Williams in free company to pair with Garrett Wilson earlier than drafting vast receiver Malachi Corley within the third spherical.

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