The Jets began their 2024 organized team activities (OTAs) this week, and fans are certainly happy to see No. 8 back on the field.
Aaron Rodgerswho played just four snaps in the regular season last year before tearing the Achilles tendon in his left leg, is back on the practice field at Florham Park and, according to the head coach Roberto Salehthere are no physical restrictions for the 40-year-old quarterback.
“He’s doing everything,” Saleh said.
Although Rodgers was able to return to the training field at the end of the 2023 regular season, he was never activated off IR, so the key to this period of the offseason program, according to Saleh, is to familiarize Rodgers with the players around him. he.
“Just so he can reacclimate with his teammates,” Saleh responded when asked what he would like to see from his quarterback. “I know he had some (training time) at the end of last year, but for him to go further, continue his rehab. He has no restrictions and he looks good, man. The arm talent is obviously still there, but he’s really just reacclimatizing to everything. We’re trying a lot of new things too, and we’re just trying to evolve on offense.”
Although major players like Garrett Wilson, Breece HallIt is Tyler Conklin are entering their second season with Rodgers under center, the Jets have also added some pieces to the offense, such as Mike Williams (who is not yet practicing) and rookie receiver Malaquias Corleybetween others.
And while there are certainly some similarities to last offseason, when Rodgers and the Jets were still testing the offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackettof the system, Saleh says things are different this time, mainly thanks to the team being more familiar with the system in place.
“Last year there was a lot of new developments in this,” Saleh said. “This year, I think the conversations are bigger – a year ago, everyone was learning the system, everyone was learning and listening. This year is more back and forth, and trying to evolve. There is more dialogue.
“Continuing the second year is opening the door for more dialogue rather than just listening.”
