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No Winning in Over a Decade Doesn’t Stop Aaron Rodgers From Blowing This Jets Stat Outta New York Without Ever Taking the Field

Published 05/04/2023, 8:32 AM EDT

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12 years is a long period. And that is exactly how long Aaron Rodgers has gone without a championship ring. He last led his former team, the Green Bay Packers, to their Super Bowl LV win over a decade ago in 2011. Now, he has signed with the New York Jets as their latest veteran starting QB. Despite Rodgers not taking the field for the franchise yet; the Jets are already seeing a massive impact on his investment.

Aaron Rodgers is yet to make his much-awaited debut appearance in his new home in New York. But his presence has made an impact on the Jets’ statistics.

Aaron Rodgers’ effect already proving its impact off the field

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The Jets had a drawback last season, finishing 7-10 because of the poor quality of their QB plays. But they are hoping to change the game after signing Rodgers for the 2023 season. While fans wait in anticipation for A-Rod to take on the field for the Jets in the league, the Jets already witness a massive surge in the sale of season tickets and luxury suites.

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Recently in March, the ticket sales for the Jets had a projected increase of 250% on the same day when Rodgers said his intention was to play in New York. Now, Jets President Woody Johnson went ahead to state they have witnessed a massive 400% surge in season ticket sales after acquiring the 4X NFL MVP. 

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I guess it’s safe to say fans of the Jets are excited to see how the arrival of A-Rod changes their fortune in the league. But not all seem to have their confidence set on Rodgers. They even took to social media to express their opinions on the massive ticket sales surge.

Fans express their thoughts about A-Rod effect on social media   

A post shared by Front Office Sports shows how tickets are getting sold like hotcakes at the Jets office. The fanbase took to social media to share their divided take and opinion on the effect Rodgers has made on season ticket sales for the franchise.

 

One fan commented the sales team job has become easier with the arrival of A-Rod, “Their job is so easy right now lol”

Another fan felt that the team might have an early exit despite their new QB, stating, “That many people dying to see an early exit lmfao.”

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This fan felt that the sales team will be earning a great commission, saying, “Those commission checks 📈📈📈”

Another fan compared the current Jets situation to that of Barcelona, “I mean I remember when Barcelona was announced in 2006 or 07 ticket sales package for remainder’ of the season went through the roof.”

A fan felt that the franchise still might not have a good season, commenting, “That’s gonna be a lot of disappointment JETS, jets jets jets fans.”

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While it is still unsure how Rodgers might impact’ the franchise’s run for Super Bowl contention, the effect of just his mere presence is a reminder that he is indeed one of the best QBs in the league. Don’t you think so?

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