Heading into OTAs on Tuesday, New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh appeared to present quarterback Aaron Rodgers a clear invoice of well being.
Per Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports activities, Saleh did not verify Rodgers has absolutely recovered after tearing his Achilles in Week 1 final season, however famous the 40-year-old QB has “no limitations” up to now.
“The arm expertise is clearly nonetheless there,” Saleh stated of Rodgers’ restoration, via Epstein. “It is actually simply reacclimating to all the pieces.”
Rodgers’ potential to bounce again from his harm will assist decide whether or not the Jets snap their 13-year playoff drought. That is one purpose they’ve prioritized bettering their O-line. Based on ESPN Analytics, the unit ranked thirtieth within the league in pass-block win charge (50%) final season.
This offseason, New York signed former Dallas Cowboys offensive deal with Tyron Smith, an eight-time Professional Bowler, to a one-year, $6.5M deal. The Jets additionally drafted Penn State OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu with the 11th overall pick.
“The Jets’ overhauled offensive line will play a big function in making followers’ goals a actuality,” CBS Sports activities’ Doug Clawson wrote. “Then perhaps we will begin speaking concerning the Jets ending their lengthy playoff drought, and even contending for a championship.”
Regardless of the O-line enhancements, Rodgers recapturing his elite type is an enormous if. In his remaining season with Inexperienced Bay in 2022, the previous MVP posted a subpar 41.3 QBR in 17 video games, the third-lowest mark of his profession. The Packers went 8-9 and missed the playoffs.
Nonetheless, Rodgers needs to be an improve over QB Zach Wilson, whom New York lately dealt to the Denver Broncos. Final season, former first-round decide Wilson assumed the beginning function after Rodgers’ harm. He went 4-7 and posted a horrible 30.6 QBR.
