Anybody hoping to see a special quarterback for the Jets goes to have to attend.
The Jets are sticking with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback for subsequent week’s recreation towards the Dolphins regardless of shedding eight of their final 9 video games and developing quick once more Sunday in a 26-21 loss to the Seahawks.
“We have great belief in Aaron. We really do,” interim coach Jeff Ulbrich stated Monday morning. “We think he gives us the best opportunity to win. After assessing yesterday’s game, I thought there were moments in the first half where you saw Aaron Rodgers. I thought there were moments even in the second half where you saw Aaron Rodgers. Then, there were moments that he didn’t play to his standard and he’d tell you the same. We believe that he gives us the best opportunity to win so he’s our quarterback.”
Ulbrich left the door open for a change instantly after the sport Sunday however he slammed it shut Monday morning.
Rodgers, who turned 41 on Monday, has struggled this season and the Jets locked up their ninth straight shedding season with Sunday’s loss. They’re nonetheless mathematically alive for the playoffs however at 3-9 there is no such thing as a sensible shot, which means the Jets will miss the playoffs for the 14th straight 12 months, the longest drought in North American main sports activities.
All of that has led to a query of whether or not the Jets ought to bench the long run Corridor of Famer, one thing that will have been unthinkable firstly of the 12 months. Tyrod Taylor is the Jets backup quarterback.
Ulbrich pointed to accidents holding Rodgers again this 12 months. He handled ankle, knee and hamstring accidents in October however has stated he’s totally wholesome now. He was not on the harm report final week for the primary time since Week 4.
“The games where he was truly healthy, go back to the second Patriots game and then this game, I thought you started to see his mobility come back,” Ulbrich stated, probably which means the primary Patriots recreation in September. “Obviously, I think injury has a lot to do with what his numbers are this season. He’s battled through a lot of things regardless of your age. What he’s had is something some guys in this league might not play with. He’s a tough guy and he feels a high level of accountability to his teammates. That’s why he’s out there every week for us. We believe as he gets healthier and his mobility starts to improve, you’re going to see a better and better version of him.”
Rodgers has not thrown for 300 yards in a recreation this season. On Sunday, he had 185 passing yards and two touchdowns however threw a expensive interception that Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams returned 92 yards for a landing.
On the play earlier than, Rodgers missed a large open Garrett Wilson ultimately zone.
Ulbrich stated Rodgers’ pedigree elements into the choice.
“That’s part of every conversation regarding Aaron,” Ulbrich stated. “He’s done amazing things. He’s done legendary things. Hall of Fame things in this league. That’s always part of the conversation.”
Ulbrich wouldn’t say how a lot affect proprietor Woody Johnson had on the choice.
“We have good, healthy conversations, Woody and myself. I’d like to keep those private,” Ulbrich stated.
As for the remainder of the season, Ulbrich was requested if it is a week-to-week determination or Rodgers is the man for the remaining 5 video games if wholesome.
“He’s our quarterback,” Ulbrich responded.
