While fans in New York are thinking Super Bowl, a few factors could derail Aaron Rodgers as he attempts to lead the Jets TO the Lombardi Trophy
By Ryan K Boman for Last Word on Sports
Start spreading the news… Aaron’s leaving Green Bay.
Mercifully, the Aaron Rodgers saga has ended, with the veteran quarterback now officially a member of the New York Jets. After what felt like a lifetime of waiting, we finally got our answer, and the former NFL MVP will leave behind the Packers for the bright lights of the big city.
In a move that had everyone exhausted by the time it was finally completed, New York receives Rodgers, the No. 15 pick in the ’23 draft, and a ’23 fifth-round pick (No. 170).
In exchange, the Packers received the number 13 pick in the upcoming, a ’23 second-round pick (No. 42), a ’23 sixth-rounder (No. 207), and a conditional 2024 second-round selection. That translates to the Pack having three of the first 46 picks as the NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday.
While the move is being celebrated by many around the NFL, it could very well be a flop if the Jets don’t at least give their fans a reason to be thinking about the Super Bowl. After all, they didn’t trade for a 38-year-old quarterback because they’re thinking in terms of their long-term goals. This team wants to win now, despite not having made the playoffs since 2010… Read More HERE
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