Jets confirm Aaron Rodgers decision for Dolphins game

Shortly after the New York Jets fell to 3-9 through a 26-21 dwelling loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon, a number of reporters talked about that quarterback Aaron Rodgers could not make one other begin for the Jets earlier than the 2 sides half methods this coming offseason. 

Nevertheless, Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich confirmed on Monday that Rodgers will get the nod over major backup Tyrod Taylor when New York performs on the 5-7 Miami Dolphins on Sunday. 

“We’ve nice perception in Aaron. We actually do,” Ulbrich stated about Rodgers, per Brian Costello of the New York Publish. “We expect he provides us the most effective alternative to win. After assessing yesterday’s sport, I believed there have been moments within the first half the place you noticed Aaron Rodgers. I believed there have been moments even within the second half the place you noticed Aaron Rodgers. Then, there have been moments that he didn’t play to his normal and he’d inform you an identical. We consider that he provides us the most effective alternative to win so he’s our quarterback.” 

Rodgers accomplished 21-of-39 passes (53.9%) for 185 yards with two touchdowns and an interception that was returned for a rating in opposition to the Seahawks. He is now misplaced eight of his final 9 begins and is ranked within the backside half of the league in a number of passing classes. 

It is no secret Rodgers has handled ankle, knee and hamstring accidents all through the autumn. Thus, it is comprehensible many assumed the longer term Corridor of Famer who turned 41 years previous on Monday would wish to shut issues down with the Jets primarily out of playoff rivalry.

“I feel damage has lots to do with what his numbers are this season,” Ulbrich stated. “He’s battled by way of a variety of issues no matter your age. What he’s had is one thing some guys on this league may not play with. He’s a troublesome man and he feels a excessive degree of accountability to his teammates. That’s why he’s on the market each week for us. We consider as he will get more healthy and his mobility begins to enhance, you’re going to see a greater and higher model of him.” 

It stays to be seen if the Jets will ever have such a model of Rodgers within the lineup after he suffered a torn Achilles 4 offensive snaps into the 2023 season. A number of reviews have recommended group proprietor Woody Johnson will need a new basic supervisor and new head coach to choose a distinct QB1 in the course of the upcoming offseason. The Jets may launch Rodgers if he would not retire earlier than the brand new league 12 months opens in March. 

Ulbrich insisted that Rodgers is “our quarterback” for past the Miami sport. As of early Monday afternoon, DraftKings Sportsbook listed the Jets as 6.5-point underdogs in opposition to the Dolphins. 

With rookie Jordan Travis seemingly on observe to stay sidelined by way of Week 18, the Jets apparently really feel there is not any profit to turning to Taylor (35 years previous) regardless of Rodgers’ lackluster play.