Pressing Jets to Re-Sign 2 Key Stars, Aaron Rodgers Reveals His Role in the 2024 NFL Draft Alongside GM Joe Douglas
Follow Us
Aaron Rodgers could not put his mark on the New York Jets last season, with his Achilles injury sidelining him for the entire season. However, A-Rod is scheduled to start the upcoming season in perfect health. And he has two personnel changes in mind for the Jets.
Not only does he reveal the wish to re-sign players before free agency kicks in, the former QB for the Green Bay Packers exposes his role in the 2024 NFL Draft. He further shed light on his relationship with the Jets’ General Manager, Joe Douglas.
Aaron Rodgers puts on his scouting cap
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Rodgers recently appeared on legendary archer Cameron Hanes’ ‘Keep Hammering Collective’ podcast. The 10X Pro Bowler detailed two essential players he wants the Jets management to re-sign for the upcoming season.
I freaking love this! @AaronRodgers12 gave a s/o to @thomasmorstead & Greg Zuerlein, ‘we have an incredible kicker & punter’ + loves that they’re both older guys that take care of themselves & called Morstead, ‘a weapon for us with hang time, inside the 20 punts, & inside the… pic.twitter.com/0X7d5SKYuA
— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) March 7, 2024
“We have an incredible kicker & punter, both older guys which I love”, said Rodgers on the podcast. The Super Bowl winner was talking about Thomas Morstead and PK Greg Zuerlein.
Trending
Randi Mahomes Makes Bittersweet Admission Before Asking Patrick Mahomes to Call Her
May 14, 2024 02:55 AM EDT
Patrick Mahomes’ NFL Commitment Frustrates Randi Mahomes as Mom Admits Lack of Family Time With Chiefs QB
May 14, 2024 03:35 AM EDT
Deion Sanders Sets the Record Straight On Shedeur & Shilo’s $7,000,000 Mansion Purchase for Him
May 13, 2024 09:12 PM EDT
After Hitting $30K Jackpot in Vegas With Shedeur, Deion Sanders Jr. Visits ‘The Craziest Place He’s Ever Seen’ to Enjoy His Vacation
May 14, 2024 01:40 PM EDT
Harrison Butker Parents: Who Are Harrison Butker Sr. & Medical Physicist Mom Elizabeth Keller Butker?
February 10, 2024 05:05 PM EST
Get instantly notified of the hottest NFL stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
The 4X NFL MVP Rodgers referred to both players as “weapons for us”. He also talked about how he would love to have the duo back in the special teams even though their contracts are up. With only a day remaining before the free agency kicks in, Rodgers also talked about the upcoming draft!
GM Joe Douglas respects Rodgers’ opinion
With Hanes wanting to know Rodgers’ involvement with the Draft, the 40-year-old did not hold back. “It’s different at every team but the Jets have made a real concerted effort to involve me in conversations”, he said.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Rodgers also talked about his relationship with GM Joe Douglas. “I got a really good relationship with the GM Joe Douglas, and him and I talk all the time”, said Rodgers. However, he also mentioned the difference in responsibilities that both have for the Jets.
“They do a good job of …get my opinion on stuff but in the end you know they got the job to do, I got a job to do”, said Rodgers. He highlighted the fact that his primary duty is playing and leading the squad that the management assembles.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Do you think Aaron Rodgers will take the Jets to the playoffs? Let us know in the comments.
Edited by:
Garima Yadav