Aaron Rodgers lastly breaks on ‘one and executed’ query about Jets future
Aaron Rodgers was solely coy on one topic in terms of his new franchise.
The new Jets quarterback was all smiles Wednesday throughout his introductory press conference on the workforce facility in New Jersey, the place he opened up about his Super Bowl aspirations — nevertheless, he was hesitant when speak turned his long-term plans.
Rodgers initially wouldn’t give a concrete reply when requested if will play past the 2023 season.
“Proper now I’m simply gonna deal with this season,” stated the four-time MVP, who known as himself an “older participant.”
Rodgers, although, did acknowledge that the Jets invested draft capital in him and stated there’s a “dedication” to being in New York.
“This isn’t a one and executed in my thoughts,” Rodgers informed reporters in a breakaway session. “I need to be totally dedicated to this season.”
Rodgers additionally detailed his summer time plans as he prepares for his debut season with the Jets.
The 39-year-old quarterback — who’s spent the previous couple of weeks in California following the completion of his darkness retreat in February — stated he plans to spend the “period of the offseason” attending to know his new teammates on the east coast.
Rodgers known as it a “surreal day for me” as he spoke with the New York media for the primary time as a Jet.
The former Packers quarterback even smiled whereas including he’s excited to expertise the media therapy within the Huge Apple.
Rodgers, who will take over Zach Wilson’s beginning spot, added that he’s not with the Jets as “a savior of any variety.”
“I’m simply right here to be the most effective quarterback I will be,” he stated.
At one level, Rodgers walked previous the one Tremendous Bowl trophy within the Jets constructing (from 1969) and stated, “That Tremendous Bowl III trophy is trying a bit lonely.”
The Jets lastly reached a cope with the Packers for Rodgers on Monday, following weeks of negotiations.
New York obtained their veteran quarterback in Rodgers, the fifteenth general decide within the 2023 draft, and a fifth-round decide (No. 170 general).
Inexperienced Bay in return obtained the thirteenth general decide within the 2023 draft, a second-round decide (No. 42 general) and a sixth-round decide (No. 207 general), and a second-round decide in 2024 that turns into a primary if Rodgers performs 65 p.c of the performs in 2023.
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Previous to the deal getting executed, The Post’s Brian Costello reported the hold-up in negotiations was the Packers’ demand that the Jets embody their 2024 first-round decide in any deal.
Nevertheless, the Jets didn’t need to change an unconditional 2024 first-round decide for a participant who will flip 40 on Dec. 2, and who could not play for New York in 2024.
As a substitute, the Jets’ choice was to ship Inexperienced Bay a conditional 2024 decide — a second-day decide that may change into a first-round alternative if sure circumstances are met.