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New York Post
26 Apr 2023


NextImg:Aaron Rodgers finally breaks on ‘one and done’ question about Jets future

Aaron Rodgers was only coy on one subject when it comes to his new franchise.

The new Jets quarterback was all smiles Wednesday during his introductory press conference at the team facility in New Jersey, where he opened up about his Super Bowl aspirations — however, he was hesitant when talk turned his long-term plans.

Rodgers originally wouldn’t give a concrete answer when asked if will play beyond the 2023 season.

“Right now I’m just gonna focus on this season,” said the four-time MVP, who called himself an “older player.”

Rodgers, though, did acknowledge that the Jets invested draft capital in him and said there’s a “commitment” to being in New York.

“This isn’t a one and done in my mind,” Rodgers told reporters in a breakaway session. “I want to be fully committed to this season.”

Rodgers also detailed his summer plans as he prepares for his debut season with the Jets.

The 39-year-old quarterback — who’s spent the last few weeks in California following the completion of his darkness retreat in February — said he plans to spend the “duration of the offseason” getting to know his new teammates on the east coast.

Rodgers called it a “surreal day for me” as he spoke with the New York media for the first time as a Jet.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers attends an introductory press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey.
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The former Packers quarterback even smiled while adding he’s excited to experience the media treatment in the Big Apple.

Rodgers, who will take over Zach Wilson’s starting spot, added that he’s not with the Jets as “a savior of any kind.”

“I’m just here to be the best quarterback I can be,” he said.

At one point, Rodgers walked past the only Super Bowl trophy in the Jets building (from 1969) and said, “That Super Bowl III trophy is looking a bit lonely.”

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers poses with a jersey during an introductory press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers poses with a jersey during an introductory press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey.
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The Jets finally reached a deal with the Packers for Rodgers on Monday, following weeks of negotiations.

New York got their veteran quarterback in Rodgers, the 15th overall pick in the 2023 draft, and a fifth-round pick (No. 170 overall).

Green Bay in return got the 13th overall pick in the 2023 draft, a second-round pick (No. 42 overall) and a sixth-round pick (No. 207 overall), and a second-round pick in 2024 that becomes a first if Rodgers plays 65 percent of the plays in 2023.

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, quarterback Aaron Rodgers and head coach Robert Saleh attend a press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey.

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, quarterback Aaron Rodgers and head coach Robert Saleh attend a press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey.
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Prior to the deal getting done, The Post’s Brian Costello reported the hold-up in negotiations was the Packers’ demand that the Jets include their 2024 first-round pick in any deal.

However, the Jets did not want to exchange an unconditional 2024 first-round pick for a player who will turn 40 on Dec. 2, and who may not play for New York in 2024.

Instead, the Jets’ preference was to send Green Bay a conditional 2024 pick — a second-day pick that can become a first-round choice if certain conditions are met.