Despite the New York Jets’ rather disappointing 2023 campaign, Aaron Rodgers gave the New York faithful something to smile about heading to the holiday season.
The Jets are already out of playoff contention. While they tried hard to turn things around and hold on in hopes that Rodgers would be able to return in time from his injury, they simply didn’t have enough firepower to compete for a postseason spot.
It’s definitely a frustrating turn of events to a season that started with a lot of promise after they acquired Rodgers in a trade with the Green Bay Packers. Unfortunately, for the 13th straight year, there’s no playoff appearance for the New York franchise.
While that would ruin the holiday season for most Jets fans, Rodgers made sure to raise the hopes of fans and give them reason to believe that next year will be different. During his appearance on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, Rodgers promised that the conversation will be different in 2024.
“I’m asking you [Jets fans], stick with us. Believe in us. Start manifesting positive things, not thinking about what could go wrong in 2024. Just trust. … It will be a different conversation [next year],” Rodgers told their supporters, all while emphasizing that the team feels as frustrated and disappointed as the rest of the fan base.
"Merry Christmas Jets fans and stick with us..
"It will be a different conversation next year"@AaronRodgers12 #PMSLive #TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/Dg0jIu4q7j
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 19, 2023
Aaron Rodgers is certainly one of the biggest “What Ifs” in the NFL this 2023. The New York Jets are 5-9 through 14 games without him, even beating playoff-contending teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills. Evidently, the talent is there to succeed.
While a lot of things didn’t go their way on the season, Rodgers’ message before the holidays is something New York really needs as they wait for another year to break their postseason slump.
The pressure is on Rodgers to deliver, but the Jets got to love the confidence he has.
Aaron Rodgers’ Powerful Message To New York Jets
Aaron Rodgers also talked about his viral video with the New York Jets at the start of the season. To recall, many were hyped when Rodgers came out of the tunnel bringing the American flag. Many thought that scene would be the start of New York’s turnaround.
Unfortunately, in the opening drive of the game, Rodgers tore his Achilles. And instead of fond memories whenever that video of Rodgers is played, some fans and several haters think of it as the quarterback’s last time playing on the field.
Nonetheless, not only did Rodgers say he’s coming back next season and beyond, but like his holiday message, he also declared that the dark hours will be gone soon.
“That won’t be the lasting image of me in a Jet jersey. … The night is always darkest before the dawn and we’re going to rise again,” the four-time NFL MVP said, via Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team.
Can Rodgers walk the talk? Well, the Jets surely hope so.
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