Aaron Rodgers will stay the New York Jets’ beginning quarterback regardless of hypothesis the staff may bench him in what has been a disappointing season.
Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich mentioned throughout a video name that he nonetheless believes Rodgers, who turned 41 on Monday, provides the Jets their finest likelihood to win.
“We have great belief in Aaron, we really do,” Ulbrich mentioned.
Rodgers was 21 of 39 for 185 yards with landing passes to Davante Adams and Isaiah Davis, however he additionally had an interception returned 92 yards for a landing by Leonard Williams within the Jets’ 26-21 loss to Seattle on Sunday.
The four-time NFL MVP had an opportunity to guide the Jets to a comeback win, getting the ball within the closing moments, however he could not get it carried out as New York fell to 3-9 with its third straight loss. The efficiency had some followers and media questioning if the Jets could be higher served by sitting the struggling Rodgers in favor of veteran backup Tyrod Taylor.
Ulbrich appeared to open the door to that risk after the sport when he was requested whether or not he would think about a quarterback change and mentioned: “Not as of today.”
“After assessing yesterday’s game, I thought there were moments in the first half where you saw Aaron Rodgers,” Ulbrich mentioned Monday. “I assumed there have been moments even within the second half the place you noticed Aaron Rodgers. And there have been moments the place he did not play to his normal, and he’d inform you an identical.
“So, we think he gives us, we believe, that he gives us the best opportunity to win, so he’s our quarterback.”
The Jets tackle the AFC East rival Dolphins in Miami on Sunday.
When requested if the choice to stay with Rodgers means for the remainder of the season or if it is a week-to-week situation, Ulbrich mentioned: “No, he’s our quarterback.”
