Aaron Rodgers took credit for Tyrod Taylor’s late game heaves after taking the field as the quarterback.
Aaron Rodgers bizarrely sat down during the Jets‘ blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills. With the score 33-0 and the Jets looking like they might get a shutout, Rodgers took a seat.
Rodgers had thrown two interceptions and didn’t throw for any touchdowns. With the game lost, Rodgers decided to give others a chance.
In his place, the Jets’ backup QB, Tyrod Taylor, took the field to see out the game. Surprisingly, Taylor went on to throw for two touchdowns and 83 yards.
Aaron Rodgers says Taylor’s cameo was his idea
Speaking after the game, Aaron Rodgers noted that he made the call to send Taylor into the game after a conversation with interim HC Jeff Ulbrich.
“I mean it was 33-0, we were sitting there & I said at some point probably go to Tyrod [Taylor] here, huh? Then the next play they threw a screen for a touchdown. So it was 40-0.”
Aaron Rodgers revealed to the media that he instigated his own benching in the fourth quarter during a sideline conversation w/ #Jets interim HC Jeff Ulbrich.
— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) December 29, 2024
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Rodgers’ decision at least helped the Jets save some blushes, as they weren’t completely shut out, and ended the game 40-14.
Will the Jets move on from Rodgers?
Aaron Rodgers has been a massive disappointment for the Jets. The Jets traded for him last year to finally get back to winning ways after decades of abysmal performances.
But since arriving, Rodgers has either spent half of his time on the shelf, and the other half putting up bad performances in disappointing losses.
There are questions surrounding Rodgers’ future with the Jets. Bill Belichick is optimistic that Rodgers turns things around next year, but there are fair questions to ask.
Could the Jets decide to cut their losses and trade Aaron Rodgers? It is unlikely what they’ve given up to land him. But tensions will be running high within the organization if this poor form continues next season.
