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“Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures”: Stephen A. Smith Demands Jets to Materialize Aaron Rodgers Trade Deal Amidst $60 Million Major Issue

Published 03/24/2023, 10:14 AM EDT

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has got everyone on the edge of their seats with his upcoming decision on whether he’ll join the New York Jets. The four-time Super Bowl MVP has shown interest in the move, but no announcement has been made as of yet. ESPN sports analyst Stephen A. Smith recently took to Twitter on MLFootball and suggested that the Jets should cough up two first-round picks to acquire Rodgers. He also reminded everyone that the Jets haven’t been to the playoffs since 2010.

It’s pretty clear that the Jets could use someone like Rodgers on their team to bring some much-needed success to the franchise. But for now, A-Rod is keeping his cards close to his chest, leaving fans wondering what his decision will be.

Stephen A. Smith Urges the New York Jets to Take Desperate Measures

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Stephen A. Smith suggests that the Jets should take a bold step by adding a player of Aaron Rodgers’ caliber, given their prolonged lack of success. Despite having made four conference championship appearances since winning the Super Bowl in 1968 – including those in 1982 with Gastineau and Klecko, 1998 with Parcells and Keyshawn Johnson, and 2009-2010 with Rex Ryan – the Jets have struggled to make it to the playoffs, let alone the Super Bowl, since 2010.

Smith emphasizes that it is not just about the greatness of Aaron Rodgers as a player but also about the desperate situation of the Jets as a franchise. He believes that when a team has been as futile and inept as the Jets for decades, “desperate times call for desperate measures.” The issue is whether or not the Jets should make this bold move and what they should demand in return.

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Smith, suggests that given the Jets’ limited long-term success, they should seriously consider making a move for the Green Bay Packers star quarterback. Acquiring Aaron Rodgers could be the key to accelerating the New York Jets’ rebuilding phase, as he has expressed interest in joining the team and even recommended players he’d like to have on board, including Marcedes Lewis, Randall Cobb, and Allen Lazard.

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Despite the potential high cost, Smith believes that the Jets could benefit from this bold move and fill their desperate need for a top-tier quarterback. While it remains uncertain whether or not Rodgers will end up with the Jets, there is certainly a lot of buzz and speculation surrounding his future in the NFL.

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Mamta Kumari

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Mamta Kumari is an NFL writer for EssentiallySports. Her love for football stems from her deep passion for the sport, and the success of the legendary Tom Brady has always inspired her. She admires his attitude towards the importance of self-belief, commitment, and embracing success and failure.
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