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The New York Jets have lost five straight games since starting the season 4-3, and they are seeing their odds to make the playoffs quickly dwindle. The Jets (4-8) benched quarterback Zach Wilson for Tim Boyle in hopes it would improve the offense, but Boyle was then replaced by Trevor Siemian on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. On Tuesday, the Jets released Boyle and signed Brett Rypien from the Seahawks practice squad. Now, the Jets are reportedly considering another quarterback change.
According to The Athletic, the Jets are leaning toward going back to Wilson. However, the former No. 2 overall pick is reluctant to step back in under center, according to the report. Dianna Russini reported that Aaron Rodgers reached out to the young quarterback in an effort to advise him with his potential return to the lineup, but Wilson reportedly remained apprehensive due to injury risk.
When asked Tuesday on The Pat McAfee Show about Wilson’s reported hesitation to play, Rodgers was passionate about speaking up for the young quarterback. Rodgers repeatedly said he “loves” Wilson and had strong words for whoever the source was.
“When you use sources and whether intentional or unintentional to try and assassinate someone’s character like that report does for Zach I have a real hard time with that. … You’re basically saying that this kid is quitting on the team and doesn’t wanna play and is giving the middle finger to the organization,” Rodgers said.
Rodgers added that he does not understand why someone would think it is OK to become a source in that matter. He said the team needs to investigate and figure out where the news is coming from, so it does not continue to happen.
“What is your motivation to try to bury someone like that? And that’s a problem with the organization, we need to get to the bottom of whatever this is coming from and put a stop to it privately … I think its chicken…
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Author : Jordan Dajani
Publish date : 2023-12-05 19:23:22
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