After weeks of waiting and negotiations between the Jets and the Green Bay Packers, the two teams agreed to terms on a deal. New York will send a 2023 first-round pick (13th), a 2023 second-round pick (42nd), a sixth-round pick and a conditional 2024 second-round pick that becomes a first-rounder if Rodgers plays more than 65% of snaps in 2023. In return, the Packers are trading Aaron Rodgers, their 2023 first-round pick (15th) and a fifth-rounder.
Jets owner Woody Johnson said he was anxious weeks ago for this trade to get done, which came after Rodgers publicly declared his intention to play for the Jets.
His anxiety is now gone and now he has a message a question for his fan base.
“How’s everyone feeling?”, the owner asked.
In the meantime, the Packers will turn over their offense to quarterback Jordan Love, the 26th overall pick in 2020. Love has appeared in 10 games, completing 60.2% of his passes for 606 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.
Love had a standout career at Utah State, throwing for 8,600 yards and 60 touchdowns in three seasons as the team’s starting quarterback. He also rushed for 403 yards and nine touchdowns during his college career.
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The Packers traded up in the 2020 NFL Draft to select Love with the 26th overall pick and now he finally get his chance to show what he’s got. He has shown promise during his time in the league so far, and many believe he has the potential to become a successful quarterback in the NFL.
For the Jets, it’s either Super Bowl or bust for them now with Rodgers on the squad.
The Jets boasted one of the best defenses in the NFL. Their offense was clearly a competent quarterback away from being a strong unit. So the injection of Rodgers will instantly make the Jets into a Super Bowl contender.
