The Aaron Rodgers era in New York City is fully underway. The Packers and New York Jets finalized their trade just a few days before the start of the 2023 NFL Draft. That also means the Jordan Love era is fully underway in Green Bay. Both quarterbacks showed up for voluntary off-season workouts and both seem to be excited about their opportunities in 2023. However, as many Green Bay Packers fans are so accustomed to, Aaron Rodgers will be a “no show” for a big portion of the Jets’ off-season workouts.
Aaron Rodgers Will Not Be Present For Much Of New York Jets Off-Season
According to Kristen Wong of Fansided:
Cause for concern? It’s common for veterans to skip voluntary offseason workouts, but given that Rodgers is starting on a new NFL team in 2023, one would think he would stay in New York for as much as possible to build chemistry and develop rapport with his Jets teammates.
NBC Sports’ Mike Florio compares Rodgers’ unbothered nonchalance to Patrick Mahomes’ gung-ho attitude toward OTAs:
Last year, Mahomes’s willingness to go well above and beyond the call helped prepare the team to move forward without Tyreek Hill. In addition to being present for the offseason workouts, Mahomes gathered pass-catchers in Dallas and shared his insights regarding their skills and abilities with the coaching staff.
Florio seems to suggest Rodgers isn’t setting up the Jets to succeed by taking himself out of offseason activities, and it’s hard to argue with that logic.
If Rodgers really cared about turning the Jets into a Super Bowl contender, he wouldn’t be jetting out west and wasting precious minutes this offseason. He wouldn’t even be giving Pat McAfee the time of day with these exclusive interviews because he would working with the Jets, day and night, to get the team where it needs and wants to be.
While Rodgers did show up at the New York Jets facility days after the trade went down, it appears to be temporary. The veteran quarterback takes his off-seasons seriously and spends as much time away from the game of football as possible. Even when trying to get acquainted with a new team.
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Seems like someone is jealous of mcafees access to Rodgers or why even bring that up
Facts.
No one cares if he’s on McAfee. The idea it causes strife is nonsense drummed up by perennial Rodgers hater Florio. Guy is a hack.
Oh shock of shocks. He turned into a prima donna doing a killer Brett Favre impression in GB. Why wouldn’t he repeat that crap with the Jets
Not going to miss his threats, bye bye!!
This article seems to be written by a 13 year old who hates Aaron Rodgers.
Whaaaah. Pat McAfee gets interviews. Whaaaah.
You really don’t think that Aaron has a ton of stuff to do by moving and setting up and probably wrapping up any unfinished business in GreenBay. Give the guy a break, they’ll be fine. Everyone’s always so quick to hate on AR
You aren’t serious with this comment are you? I really hope not.
I’m not a Packer fan, not a Jet fan. But Rodgers used to be one of my favorite players (I know calling a modern nfl qb a player is a stretch) but over the last several years I have lost a lot of respect for him. And this story just shows how selfish he is.
If he were serious about taking the Jets to the next level he would be in New Jersey working with the team. He’s had the last 4-5 months off, there is no reason for him not to be getting to know his new team and teammates.
Florio is a joke.
Well when Aaron Rodgers sucks because he did not work out a chemistry with the team don’t come crying to me!!
This didn’t age well at all… he’s been at jets ota’s since the trade🤦♂️
Hence, another reason Green Bay hot rid of him. Jets,prepare for Russell Wilson II.
Narcissist doing narcissist things.
I heard Rodgers refused to give Florio an interview once because of something he said.