Aaron Rodgers initially opposed returning to the 53-man roster but eventually agreed, benefiting the Jets' No. 1 defense as he ran the scout-team offense during practice. The decision to have Rodgers on the practice field has garnered mixed reactions, with some acknowledging the value of having a future Hall of Famer present, while others express concerns about the team's handling of personnel and lack of a post-Rodgers plan. There are calls for the Jets to prioritize building a strong offensive line to support Rodgers. Saleh, the Jets' coach, acknowledges that they could have done things better after Rodgers' injury, emphasizing the need for a post-Rodgers plan and addressing personnel issues that undermined the season.
Story: Saleh acknowledges they could’ve “done things better” after the Rodgers injury. IMO: The lack of a post-Rodgers plan, coupled with personnel issues, undermined the season. #Jets https://t.co/JJQRc7CSPN
Saleh doesn't regret how they built everything around Rodgers, but ... "When you have a Hall-of-Fame quarterback, you're going to build it around his strengths. Period. That's a very common thing throughout the league. It's not just a Jets thing. But could we have done things…
There was never a doubt about this. Rodgers verbally committed to two more years and if he’s happy with everyone you maintain stability. Now go build a damn offensive line so the opposing blitz isn’t all gas, no brakes. A lot rests on the shoulders of No. 8. #Jets https://t.co/oUwXFHsQnt
This is no surprise. And it isn’t necessarily the wrong thing to do, either. The #Jets went all in on Aaron, I suppose they need to see it through. https://t.co/PeR0OU8v33
If you have a chance to get a future Hall of Famer on the practice field, you take it. Always. And that’s my take on Rodgers/Barnes. Period. #Jets
Aaron Rodgers was opposed to returning to the 53-man roster if it meant displacing someone else. He eventually agreed. The Jets' No. 1 defense benefited from it on Friday, with Rodgers running the scout-team offense during a spirited practice. https://t.co/Us4WIZsUbl