NFL Insider: Jets' Aaron Rodgers Not Performing Magic Like Before; Drawing Comparisons to NBA Point Guard | Latest News, Scores, Highlights, Statistics, and Speculations

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets warms up prior to a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

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While Aaron Rodgers obtained his first win in a recreation that he began and completed with the New York Jets on Sunday, the critiques for his efficiency by two video games this season are blended.

Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, one veteran AFC personnel man used a basketball analogy to assess Rodgers' capability at this stage of his profession.

“More of a point guard distributing at this stage,” the particular person mentioned of Rodgers. “Not the magician he used to be.”

Despite his title recognition, it was unrealistic to count on Rodgers to play like he did throughout his peak years with the Green Bay Packers. There aren't many examples of a 40-year-old quarterback enjoying at an elite stage, not to mention one who was coming off a torn Achilles.

The most noticeable ingredient from Rodgers' recreation that's lacking is mobility. His capability to transfer in and across the pocket when strain comes is not what it as soon as was, however he is doing his finest to keep away from these conditions.

Per NFL's Next Gen Stats, Rodgers' time to throw of two.46 seconds is the third-fastest within the league. Only Jayden Daniels (2.33) and Tua Tagovailoa (2.4) eliminate the ball faster.

This has put a ceiling on what the Jets' passing recreation is able to doing, but it surely's retaining Rodgers wholesome as he continues to get acclimated to enjoying NFL defenses once more. He nonetheless has the accuracy and arm expertise to make throws that only a few quarterbacks within the league are able to.

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The more concerning aspect of New York's offense through two games is how inefficient they have been running the ball. They have the seventh-worst run-block win rate in the NFL, per ESPN. Breece Hall is averaging a career-low 3.9 yards per carry.

If the speeding assault does not enhance and Rodgers continues to play in such a approach that the offense lacks explosive performs, then the Jets might be in bother as they appear to finish their 14-year playoff drought.

For now, although, letting Rodgers work issues out to see what he can do at this stage of his profession is what he must be doing.

Rodgers and the Jets' offense determine to be examined in Week 3 once they host the New England Patriots on Thursday evening.