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Simply final week, it was introduced that the New York Jets will transfer on from Aaron Rodgers after two seasons.
For a few years, loads of followers and media members have talked about how it will be fascinating if Rodgers performed for the Minnesota Vikings, provided that his successor in Inexperienced Bay — Brett Favre — did the identical.
Vikings Ought to Go on Aaron Rodgers
So as to add extra, Rodgers, like Favre, additionally went to the Jets after his time in Inexperienced Bay. Favre, although, solely spent one yr there.
Even those who didn’t suppose Minnesota ought to get Rodgers nonetheless thought it was a really enjoyable topic to speak about. Minnesota is reportedly not curious about it, and so they completely shouldn’t be.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is proven throughout Gang GreenÕs 19-9 loss towards the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, December 22, 2024, in East Rutherford. © Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK by way of Imagn Photographs.
Minnesota bringing in Favre doesn’t imply they need to do the identical with Rodgers. Circumstances had been a lot totally different 16 years in the past for the group than they’re now. They had been only a quarterback away from being within the Tremendous Bowl, and so they already knew Tarvaris Jackson wouldn’t be their franchise quarterback. He had three years to indicate he probably may, however he didn’t show he may very well be that man.
Journeyman Sage Rosenfels was acquired earlier than the Favre discuss and curiosity started. Favre was going to be an improve over each, and he definitely confirmed in 2009 when he threw for 33 touchdowns and 7 interceptions and helped Minnesota practically make it to the Tremendous Bowl even at age 40.
Minnesota simply drafted a quarterback final yr in J.J. McCarthy. Eventually, they should know if he’s the man. After sitting out all final season with a knee harm, he deserves a shot in 2025. Rodgers isn’t the participant he as soon as was, and regardless of that, he may nonetheless include a hefty value. Not solely financially, but additionally, it may very well be a foul match chemistry-wise.
Including Rodgers to the staff would carry loads of nationwide consideration, nevertheless it shouldn’t be a thought. It might be very surprising in the event that they even confirmed any curiosity. Getting Favre in 2009 was an ideal transfer, sure. This might not be.
It’s McCarthy’s time now to indicate what he can do. Bringing Daniel Jones again to push him can be a good suggestion. Rodgers wouldn’t be a good suggestion in any respect. Would top-of-the-line quarterbacks in historical past even be curious about mentoring McCarthy? Most likely not. It’s also possible to wager that Rodgers wouldn’t be curious about competing for a job.
If Jones is re-signed and named the week one starter, McCarthy would take a while eventually in 2025.
Many different choices can be found, similar to Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, and Jameis Winston. Even Joe Flacco can be a greater possibility at this level. Jones may very nicely price over $10 million for this upcoming season, however he is aware of the staff and tradition now, provided that he spent a part of final season with them. Perhaps he already has a very good relationship with McCarthy, too.
The place will Rodgers find yourself in 2025? Who is aware of? It definitely shouldn’t be Minnesota, although. Would he have been a very good addition a couple of years in the past? Certain, however not now.
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Minnesota has a historical past of buying former Inexperienced Bay gamers, and perhaps they may go after different former members of the group not named Rodgers. Aaron Jones may very well be re-signed as nicely.
Rodgers is arguably a top-five quarterback of all time and nonetheless an honest one at age 41, however he’s not the identical, and it doesn’t make sense for a lot of groups within the league to amass him and even contemplate him.
