Jets defensive legend Joe Klecko, one of the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, told the New York Post that another future Hall of Famer would do more harm than good if we was brought to New York this offseason.
He of course was talking about Aaron Rodgers.
“I don’t see a guy like Rodgers fitting in with that mentality of them kids and everything like that,” Klecko told The Post’s Steve Serby. “I could be wrong. He’s a tremendous quarterback; he’s a smart guy. I just think he could be more of a detriment, I really do.”
Why does Klecko feel that way? He doesn’t deny Rodgers’ greatness, but he also doesn’t deny his attitude, which he doesn’t see working with the Jets’ young, energetic core.
“He has that condescending attitude about ‘Why did you give up the route? Don’t stop’,” Klecko told Serby. “You could see it on his face on the field how he gets upset with players. Is he a great player? Absolutely. I just don’t see him fitting. It takes a certain personality really to make things work.
“When things don’t go right, I can’t see Aaron Rodgers being a guy that gives a s–t. I just can’t see it.”
The Jets would likely be willing to deal with Rodgers’ potential off-the-field difficulties, as ownership has made it clear, even publicly, that they are one good quarterback away from being a real contender. Now it is up to Rodgers and deciding whether he wants to retire or find a new team.
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