Interceptions by the veteran quarterback have contributed to the New York franchise’s four consecutive losses
Losers of four consecutive games, the New York Jets They are “at the stake,” according to the quarterback Aaron Rodgers. And, he believes that he must rescue them.
Rodgersin his weekly appearance for “The Pat McAfee Show,” said this Tuesday that the Jets they are “playing with too much anger and not enough fun.” The four times Most Valuable Playerwhose leadership was questioned by analysts after his recent comments criticizing his partner Mike Williamssaid he will be focused this week on changing the team’s attitude.
“The power of belief is a snowball that can start an avalanche, and I think that’s what we need,” he said. Rodgers. “It starts with me. I have to bring the right energy every day, and especially on game days.
“I feel like we’ve been loose, we’ve had good practices, but for whatever reason, there’s some tension on game day, and I think that starts with me… I need to be a great leader.”
Los Jets (2-5) will go on the road this Sunday to face the New England Patriots (1-6). After Sunday night’s 37-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Rodgers He generated controversy by mentioning that the team was deflated during the game and again during halftime. He might have contributed to that with a momentum-changing interception late in the second quarter, a “really s— interception,” as he described it.
“We just need to have more fun, smile a little more to enjoy each other,” he explained. “It’s fun when you win, of course, but I think there are ways to take the pressure off and it has to start with me this week, with my energy and my attitude.
“I was disappointed not only because of the [intercepción]but a couple more passes I wish I had back. But, we just have to respond to adversity in a better way, and it starts with me, and I have to lead the way with that.”
Rodgers40 years old, is possibly having the worst start to the season of his career. He has already been intercepted seven times, the most in seven games since 2010. That year, his third start for the Green Bay Packershad thrown nine interceptions in that span.
Los Jetsat 0-2 since the dismissal of Robert Saleh as a head coach, they are close to being out of competition. His last victory occurred against the Patriots –by 24-3 in Week 3–. The interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich declared that “they are forcing a little” the players, including Rodgers.
“I just think he’s such an incredible human being and teammate, and he feels a big obligation to the team in the locker room,” he shared. Ulbrich on Monday. “That can get us out of our zone a little bit at times, including me.”
Rodgers spoke pure praise for Ulbrichbut he evidently believes that the team plays tensely and does not handle adversity well. And pressured, too. Before Pittsburghlos Jets They succumbed in three close games in a row. In fact, they had a chance to pull out a win on the final possession of each of those games. Two of them culminated in interceptions on passes intended for Williams.
After a setback on October 14 against the Buffalo Bills, Rodgers attacked Williams for running the wrong route. It is unusual for a quarterback to publicly criticize a player. Williamswho could be considered disposable with the arrival of Davante Adamsinsisted that he was not irritated by it.
Now, Rodgers He wants to put the target on his back, and that of the offensive. Long considered a defensive organization — it had Top-5 defenses the last two seasons — Rodgers He pointed out that it is time for a change.
“I think we need to adjust that mentality,” the quarterback noted. “Instead of, ‘Hey, let’s play,’ it’s, ‘Hey, we’re going to win this game on offense.’ And, I know it seems like a small or trivial thing, but mentality is everything.”
