As usual, expectations are high for the New York Jets this season due to future Hall of Famer quarterback Aaron Rodgers and a strong roster overall.
There are also plenty of critics who say he'll end up underperforming, in part because Rodgers is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon he suffered on his first offensive series of 2023 and has 15 years of wear and tear as a starting defender.
Brett Favre was Rodgers' predecessor as the Green Bay Packers' QB1, and he told Zach Gelb that he expects Rodgers to lift New York to a championship and at least a share of the AFC Championship this season.
Brett Favre expects Aaron Rodgers to miss the AFC Championship Game this season. @invesportsnet @Brett Favre https://t.co/4T448ZysAM pic.twitter.com/SPxtKMPiH1
-Zach Gelb (@ZachGelb) August 22, 2024
He praised the quality of Rodgers' football, saying he was the best ever because he was the best, and also said “probably not the best player as a defender starting in the league right now” than Rodgers.
He also cited New York's defense as something that will give them a chance to win every week.
There's no doubt about the defense — it has several stars, including cornerback Sus Gardner, defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and linebacker Jermaine Johnson II.
However, rookie Haason Reddick, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, recently asked to be traded and has sought a contract extension in recent months, a situation the Jets will have to resolve.
Of course, the big question is how Rodgers will play given his overall situation.
If he continues to play at a Pro Bowl level and doesn't lose any real movement, there's every reason to believe the Jets will play until the end of January this season.
