O Jets again seem to be the talk of the town this season.
After another busy winter in which they acquired numerous weapons for the quarterback’s return Aaron RodgersNew York is generating a lot of buzz heading into the new league year.
With their future Hall of Fame QB back at the helm following his return from injury, New York is set to host six primetime games during the regular season, which is tied with the Dallas Cowboys for the most in football.
All six games will take place over the first 11 weeks of the season, starting with the opening clash against Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. While some may see this as a daunting task at the start of the season, Rodgers is excited about it and is relishing the opportunity to showcase the team’s new-look team on the game’s brightest stage.
“It’s not surprising,” the QB said in SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio. “I mean, I love it, we’re unmissable TV. This is quite obvious, I think everyone knows this. Whether you love me or hate me, people want to see me play, they like to see me play.”
This marks the second consecutive season that the Rodgers-led Jets are scheduled to play six primetime games.
That backfired quickly for the league last season, as New York’s campaign was derailed when the QB suffered a season-ending Achilles injury just four times in the first game against the Buffalo Bills.
NFL broadcast executive Mike North feels that because of this the Jets “owe” the league this season, and Rodgers objected to that comment.
“Whatever,” he said. “I don’t care what anyone has to say about it, that’s great. It was horrible for me, it was difficult for the league, I understand. With me only playing a few games, it’s going to be different this year.”
With a healthy and motivated Rodgers under center and an onslaught of nationally televised contests, New York will look to end its 13-year postseason drought.
