Are Aaron Rodgers New York Jets true Super Bowl contenders this seaso
Aaron Rodgers recently that his New York Jets are "one of those eight to 12 teams that can actually" make it to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans at the season's end. What's more, reports have emerged that the Jets would likely be able to make the playoffs and win it all if they averaged at least 17 points a game and
Bryce Huff Jersey keep their elite defense intact. pointed out that this prediction is very telling ahead of the start of the 2024 season."That's not a lot of points for a team to have to score," he said on Thursday's "." "It shows you the respect that people have for this defense. You can make an argument that they've got the best defensive line, the best secondary and that their linebackers are top-10."ADVERTISEMENT Still, the verdict is out on whether the Jets are really Super Bowl contenders this year, and isn't sold."In my entire life, there's never been 12 teams that can win a Super Bowl," he said on Thursday's edition of "." "It's usually about seven to eight. The last eight teams that won a Super Bowl don't have impulsive ownership that often feels like the franchise is in chaos. You do with the Jets. And all those teams had at least been to a Super Bowl many had won a Super Bowl in the previous 20 years. The Jets haven't."The Jets do have, however, things that Super Bowl teams have. They have an elite quarterback and they sign . What I think historically gets in the way of teams like the Jets is that they don't have any momentum and I don't trust their ownership, but I do think they're close. If the offensive line stays healthy and if Aaron is upright, I think they're battling for a postseason berth in Week 16, 17."The Jets finished this past season with a 7-10 record, with most of their wins being attributed to their stellar defense that allowed 20.9 points per game. Rodgers ruptured his Achilles tendon just four snaps into the 2023 season opener and mi sed the remainder of the season. New York went on to use three other quarterbacks that season.The Jets, who have the fourth-easiest schedule in 2024, . If New York were to reach double-digit wins this season, it would mark the first time the team has done so in nearly a decade since 2015.All eyes will be on the 40-year-old Rodgers this season after his abrupt exit in 2023, and fans will have to wait and see what New York has up its sleeve. In the meantime, the four-time NFL MVP has been impre sing at training camp, with a video of him connecting with star receiver on a 75-yard touchdown pa s going viral this week. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience National Football League New York Jets
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