Let’s cut to the chase regarding the Jets’ quarterback situation. It just doesn’t make sense for Aaron Rodgers to come back and play for the Jets this season, given their current and future circumstances.
Watching a team with a championship-ready defense play offense 3 yards at a time is tough, but that’s the reality for the Jets this season. Despite Rodgers’ repeated claims about his imminent return, it serves no purpose since he tore his Achilles tendon four plays into the season opener.
This event set the theme for the Jets’ season, leaving everyone to wonder “what if?” What if Rodgers returned? What if the Jets didn’t have to rely on Zach Wilson? What if they had average quarterback play?
However, Rodgers returning seems unlikely, given the unprecedented speed of his recovery. It has only been about two months since the injury. The closest comparison would be Cam Akers, who returned miraculously but wasn’t the same player afterward.
The next question is, why is Rodgers flirting with a return? It may be due to the end of his career, but it doesn’t mean he should play, especially with the Jets’ current supporting cast.
Moreover, if the Jets fail to make the playoffs, it makes even less sense for Rodgers to return this season. Therefore, let’s wait until next year to see if Rodgers can return to form when he’s truly at full strength.
