Jets owner Woody Johnson broached the idea of benching quarterback Aaron Rodgers during a Sept. 30 meeting with the team's football staff.
Dan Graziano breaks down the timing of the Jets' decision to fire general manager Joe Douglas and what it means for Aaron Rodgers' future with the team. Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York Daily News and is a graduate of Syracuse University. You can follow him via Twitter @RichCimini.
One source said Johnson appeared to be serious, while another said,"If Woody really wanted Rodgers benched, he would've been benched." The Jets , one of the NFL's biggest disappointments, are poised for an organizational reset in the offseason. The search for a new GM already is underway, Johnson announced Tuesday.
The four-time MVP didn't play particularly well in the 10-9 loss to the Broncos, a game in which the Jets failed to score a touchdown, but the idea of replacing him with"If Woody really wanted Rodgers benched, he would've been benched," one source said.Johnson, 77, has taken a more hands-on approach since the end of last season in both personnel and contract matters.
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