Aaron Rodgers is reportedly talking with the New York Jets about his soccer future, however his teammate in Green Bay hopes he stays put.
Green Bay Packers operating again Aaron Jones joined NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” on Tuesday, saying he hopes Rodgers’ days in Green Bay aren’t numbered.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers waves to followers after the Los Angeles Rams sport in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Dec. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
“I hope he is not going nowhere,” Jones mentioned, in accordance with NFL Network. “Especially not Vegas [Raiders]. You know he played with Tae (Davante Adams), so I hope that wouldn’t happen. He’s my quarterback, so I hope he’s back. If he’s back, we are ready to ball with him. If not, then we have Jordan Love, who’s more than capable, and he’s ready to ball as well and ready for his shot.”
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The Jets are in determined want of a quarterback after Zach Wilson, the No. 2 total decide of the 2021 NFL Draft, regressed in his second season.
Jets proprietor Woody Johnson has made it clear the staff intends to pursue a veteran quarterback this offseason, however Jones instructed a distinct goal for New York.
Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with Aaron Jones throughout the Eagles sport at Lincoln Financial Field on Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
“I definitely keep seeing that everywhere the Jets want him, but as of right now, he’s in Green Bay if he comes back and plays,” Jones mentioned. “I don’t want him going anywhere. You guys (Jets fans) can have one of those veteran quarterbacks. Jimmy G [Garoppolo], he’s a winner and they can win with him. I like Jimmy G.”
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Garoppolo has spent the previous six seasons with the 49ers, however his time in San Francisco is anticipated to have come to an finish.
“A lot of people want to talk about what we didn’t accomplish with him,” 49ers normal supervisor John Lynch mentioned of Garoppolo final week. “What I know is we won a lot of football games with Jimmy. I admire, we admire his toughness, admire the teammate that he was.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the New Orleans Saints in Santa Clara, California, on Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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“So I do know everybody needs to speak about some discourse and all that, however I do imagine that it is most likely run its course. We depart with nothing however fond recollections for Jimmy. Jimmy’s gonna go play good soccer for somebody.”
New York was rumored to be the preferred destination for quarterback Derek Carr before the former Raiders QB signed with the New Orleans Saints on Monday.