After acquiring Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers, the New York Jets failed to contend last season. The team is now looking for a backup quarterback and it seems selecting Michael Penix Jr. in the draft is the solution they’re looking for.
The season started with Super Bowl aspirations for the Jets, especially after putting up a sizeable trade package for Rodgers. The thing is, the former Packers star quarterback went down with a torn Achilles tendon in Week 1 last year, plunging any hope for the team to contend.
This resulted in a third-place finish in the AFC East division with a 7-10 record. Their elimination from contention has extended their playoff drought to 13 seasons, the longest active in the NFL right now.
New York Jets Projected To Be One of The Best Landing Spots For Michael Penix Jr. As Aaron Rodgers Backup
Due to Rodgers’ age and injury history, it would be wise for the Jets to come up with a backup QB to serve in times of need. Jordan Dajani explains why Michael Penix Jr. is the ideal choice in his article for CBS:
“The Jets made the fatal mistake of not exploring the backup quarterback market last offseason, and it cost them the 2023 campaign. Aaron Rodgers is back for 2024, but New York still needs to figure out who will back him up. Rodgers turned 40 in December, so it’s not exactly like he’s the quarterback of the future.
The Jets would be smart to add someone young with potential, and Penix could be that guy. I don’t know how much faith I have in Nathaniel Hackett’s offense, which is why the Jets rank last on this list. But to sit and learn from one of the best quarterbacks to ever do it and prepare for your shot is quite beneficial,” Dajani wrote.
Penix does present a lot of advantages for the Jets. Using his talent, experience at the quarterback position, and youth, New York may still find itself competitive when Rodgers is out of action. It remains to be seen whether Penix will land there or find his way to other teams in the NFL.
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