The NFL world is buzzing over comments that New York Jets star Aaron Rodgers made about legendary quarterback Joe Namath.
Rodgers ripped the legendary Namath over the Hall of Famer’s eye-popping rant directed at Jets quarterback Zach Wilson. The Jets drafted Wilson with the second overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft and Wilson just hasn’t lived up to expectations. His poor performances have been reasons why the Jets have sputtered to 1-2 since Rodgers’ bummer Achilles injury in Week 1. Without Rodgers, the Jets are pretty much helpless with Wilson under center. But Rodgers defended his teammate from the backlash from both fans and former players like Namath.
Rodgers emerged for his scheduled appearance on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ on Tuesday. Rodgers said that he told his team that the biggest difficulty they’d face all season was how they handled success, whether they had it or not.
“And that goes for our fanbase and former players as well. You’re not helping the cause,” Rodgers said.
"This is what teams have to go through and there's adversity points in every season..
I think we need to hold our poise a little bit better and it's really tough not being there with those guys" ~ @AaronRodgers12 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/UYPFdmXKpz
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 26, 2023
Rodgers’ comments were expected for a teammate looking to cover for his fellow teammate. Even with how bad Wilson is being, it is good to see Aaron supporting him. However, it’s clear that Wilson isn’t the guy. If you ask some Jets fans, many wonder what has to happen for that to connect with everyone. But head coach Robert Saleh remains steadfast that Wilson is their quarterback. Let’s hope for his sake this doesn’t become a sound byte like with Lovie Smith and Rex Grossman.
The NFL world had lots to say about Aaron Rodgers blasting Joe Namath.
I’m with Joe , Aaron can get lost
— theyhatemetoo (@theyhatemetoo) September 26, 2023
If I was Zach I’d want to leave anyways
— TheAVShow (@TheAVShowDaily) September 26, 2023
No problem with what Broadway Joe said. He is just saying the truth and what everybody is thinking, including all of us fans!!! #Jets
— Blake Harris (@blakemharris) September 26, 2023
Now we just need someone to trash Aaron Rodgers for blasting Joe Namath for ripping Zach Wilson https://t.co/Wjd1eQwTbO
— chris (@chrisforfree) September 26, 2023
Almost as embarrassing as Day going after Holtz. https://t.co/SU48uTEdAb
— Arthur Slugworth (@BroSchembechler) September 26, 2023
