The New York Jets acquired again to work on the sphere after a disappointing 2023 marketing campaign, once they noticed quarterback Aaron Rodgers go down with a season-ending harm in Week 1.
Fortuitously for New York, Rodgers has made a full restoration from the Achilles harm and acquired again beneath heart in Week 1 of the 2024 season on the street in opposition to the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers.
Initially, the Jets regarded like they have been as much as the duty of taking over arguably top-of-the-line all-around groups within the league, however as the sport progressed, the 49ers confirmed why they’re at present the higher squad in a simple victory.
One factor that was very noticeable within the Jets’ first sport is that Rodgers intends to attach with proficient younger huge receiver Garrett Wilson so much, as he focused him 11 instances on “Monday Night time Soccer.”
Nonetheless, that wasn’t sufficient for Rodgers, who stated he plans to focus on Wilson much more.
“That would appear like so much to most individuals, however I bear in mind joking with Davante [Adams] about that and it was by no means sufficient,” Rodgers stated, invoking his former Inexperienced Bay Packers teammate, by way of Paul Andrew Esden Jr. of The Rating 1260.
#Jets QB Aaron Rodgers instructed @PatMcAfeeShow yesterday that he desires to get the ball extra to WR Garrett Wilson.
ESPN’s Wealthy Cimini instructed Rodgers that Wilson had 11 targets in Week 1.
‘That would appear like so much to most individuals however I bear in mind joking with Davante [Adams] about that… pic.twitter.com/0l3aU6DfhH
— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) September 11, 2024
Though huge receiver Allen Lazard recorded essentially the most receiving yards on the Jets whereas additionally catching two touchdowns, Rodgers clearly desires Wilson concerned as a lot as potential.
If Rodgers continues to prioritize getting Wilson the ball within the passing sport, the younger wideout may need a profession yr whereas placing up some large numbers in his third NFL season.
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