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Aaron Rodgers didn’t throw any footballs Thursday, however he threw the burden of his assist behind the Jets retaining their much-criticized management in place.
With one other promising season slipping away because the injured Rodgers watches from the sideline, basic supervisor Joe Douglas, head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett all are below fireplace for causes starting from a scarcity of roster depth to undisciplined play to abysmal offensive manufacturing.
In fact, Rodgers’ torn Achilles has made these three evaluations trickier than anticipated.
“I really feel just like the recipe is in place to be actually profitable, whether or not it’s ending up this 12 months or beginning recent subsequent 12 months,” Rodgers stated Thursday on the staff facility. “I really feel like with these guys able of management, this staff can get to the place it needs to go.”
Rodgers referred to as it a “entice query” when requested if his return subsequent season — as an alternative of retirement — is tied to proprietor Woody Johnson not making modifications.
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If he stated sure, then it may very well be framed for instance of Rodgers attempting to wield an excessive amount of organizational energy.
If he stated no, then Rodgers seems unsupportive of three key figures who introduced him right here from the Packers.
“I need to play,” Rodgers stated. “I really feel just like the Johnsons need me to be right here. I really feel prefer it’s a very good group construction. I really feel like Joe’s drafted rather well. I really feel like Robert is a improbable coach. So is Nathaniel. However these selections are out of my arms.”
The Jets are 24-53 below Douglas and 15-30 below Saleh. Rodgers understands the criticism.
“It appears fairly per the fan base,” he stated. “They voice their opinion. That’s the gorgeous factor about it, and in addition a part of being in New York. They need to win now. I respect that.”
LB Quincy Williams (knee) was added to the harm report Thursday as a restricted participant. RB Breece Corridor (hamstring), C Wes Schweitzer (calf) and OT Billy Turner (finger) remained restricted.
OT Mekhi Becton (ankle/knee), CB Michael Carter II (hamstring), DB Justin Hardee (hamstring) and DE Will McDonald (shoulder) all had been upgraded from restricted participation Wednesday to full participation.
Rodgers (Achilles) and RB Israel Abanikanda (sickness) didn’t follow.
The NFL didn’t flex the Jets-Browns recreation on Dec. 28 out of “Thursday Night time Soccer” by Thursday’s deadline.
That is the primary 12 months of Thursday flex scheduling guidelines and 28-day advance discover is required.