July last week was the week of revenge! Last Thursday, sparks flew as Sean Payton, questioned by USA TODAY about last year’s issues with 1-time Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson, didn’t hold back. He unleashed a fiery attack, singling out former HC Nathaniel Hackett.

The drama continues to unfold as tensions linger in the NFL universe. When recently asked about Jets starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers‘ furious Will Smith-esque comments on Monday morning, Payton chose to offer only a brief response.

Sean Payton responds to Aaron Rodgers’ warning

The flames only intensified when Aaron Rodgers, the Green Gang QB, struck back swiftly. During a live interview at the Jets training camp on NFL Network, Rodgers condemned Payton’s remarks as “way out of line” and “inappropriate.” He demanded that Payton refrain from mentioning his coaches’ names.

What did Payton say to ignite Rodgers’ wrath? “It’s not just Russell,” Payton exclaimed, “it was a (poor) offensive line. It might have been one of the worst coaching jobs in the history of the NFL. That’s how bad it was.” he passionately declared ex-Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett, poor.

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Payton later expressed apologies to the new Jets’ OC, but Rodgers’ furious response compelled him to retort again. Keeping it succinct, he addressed Rodgers through NFL Network’s James Palmer, stating, “No. We’re past it.” Sean Payton’s four-word message remains shrouded in ambiguity.

An ultimate showdown is coming up!

As the days pass, memories of this epic clash will fade, only to resurface with a vengeance in the lead-up to their Week 5 showdown on October 9th, 1:55 AM, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Watch out for the Jets, fueled by this history-rich rivalry, as they fly out to face Payton’s Broncos.

These two gridiron giants have clashed 40 times, with the Jets boasting 17 triumphs and the Broncos with 22 victories, even sharing a tense tie. Their first encounter dates back to 09/23/1960 when the Titans (now the NY Jets) claimed victory. And in their most recent battle on 10/23/2022, the Jets dominated with a score of JETS-16, BRONCOS-9. Brace yourselves for a football spectacle like no other! The Jets, and by an extension Hackett and Rodgers, have a lot to prove in the upcoming matchup. How do you think they’re going to fare?

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