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Rams Bobby Brown II (95), Kobie Turner (91), Byron Young (0) and Michael Hoecht have been creating a bond since camp. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the NFL’s oldest player.
At 41, he has shown flashes of the skill that helped him win four NFL most-valuable-player awards.
So young Rams defensive players are eager for the opportunity to play against the future Hall of Famer on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
“It’s one of those things,” rookie safety Kamren Kinchens said, “if I can pick him off, it’s a dream come true.”
The Rams, winners of three games in a row, are atop the NFC West with an 8-6 record. A victory over the Jets would set them up for a crucial division game against the Arizona Cardinals and finale against the Seattle Seahawks, both home games.
A loss would kill their momentum.
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The Jets are 4-10. In early October, owner Woody Johnson fired coach Robert Saleh. About a month later, Johnson fired general manager Joe Douglas.
Despite the turmoil, Rodgers has passed for 23 touchdowns, with eight interceptions, for a team that has more talent than its woeful record indicates.
Last Sunday, Rodgers passed for 289 yards and three touchdowns in a 32-25 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The chance to play against, and possibly sack, “a living legend” is thrilling, rookie edge rusher Jared Verse said.
“He’s one of the dudes in the G.O.A.T conversation — one of the best players that ever lived,” said Verse, who has 4 ½ sacks. “So to be able to line up across from him and try to make some plays, try to figure out how he reads me and vice versa, it’s going to be exciting.”
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates a touchdown by running back AJ Dillon (28) against the Rams in 2022. (Morry Gash / Associated Press)
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Publish date : 2024-12-20 11:00:00
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