Two of the biggest names in Jets franchise history don't want Aaron Rodgers under center in green and white next season.
Both defensive lineman Joe Klecko (who was elected into the Hall of Fame on Thursday) and wide receiver Brandon Marshall believe that Rodgers would not be a good fit with the Jets in 2023.
"I don’t see a guy like Rodgers fitting in with that mentality of them kids and everything like that,” Klecko told the New York Post leading up to his Hall of Fame announcement. “I could be wrong. He’s a tremendous quarterback; he’s a smart guy. I just think he could be more of a detriment, I really do.”
Marshall agreed, saying he'd rather see New York add either Derek Carr or Jimmy Garoppolo over the Packers quarterback this offseason.
“Aaron Rodgers is the best thrower of the football our game has ever seen,” Marshall said, according to Brian Costello of the New York Post. "But what’s going to happen after next year? I feel like a Derek Carr, even a Jimmy [Garoppolo], with that defense, with Elijah Moore used the right way and then Garrett [Wilson], we’re set up for the next five to seven years.”
Rodgers is entering his age-40 season and as much as he continues to produce at a high level, it's fair to be concerned about the long-term implications of trading for the signal-caller. Beyond his ability to produce between the lines, both these ex-Jets stars believe that Rodgers won't be a good fit in New York's young locker room.
“He has that condescending attitude about ‘Why did you give up the route? Don’t stop’,” Klecko said. “You could see it on his face on the field how he gets upset with players. Is he a great player? Absolutely. I just don’t see him fitting. It takes a certain personality really to make things work.”
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