There has been a significant amount of news this week surrounding former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, now with the New York Jets. Earlier today, Jets owner Woody Johnson made a bold move by firing general manager Joe Douglas, who was responsible for orchestrating the trade that brought Rodgers to New York in early 2023.
The news surrounding Rodgers has mostly been negative this year. The Jets have made several drastic moves in an attempt to align with their future Hall of Fame quarterback, including firing head coach Robert Saleh (who later joined Matt LaFleur’s staff as an advisor), demoting Nathaniel Hackett (Rodgers’ offensive coordinator both in Green Bay and New York), and trading for Rodgers’ former Packers teammate, Davante Adams. Despite these efforts, the Jets are struggling with a 3-8 record on the season.
It’s become evident that Douglas and the Jets organization have gone to great lengths to accommodate Rodgers, even bringing in some of his close friends from Green Bay in an effort to make him feel at home. However, the lack of success on the field has raised questions about the long-term direction of the team.
