Jets defend Aaron Rodgers trade despite criticism and accusations of being fleeced.

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas has defended the assets his team have given up to acquire Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers. Critics have pointed out that the Jets paid a steep price for a player who will turn 40 in December, and recorded one of the worst statistical seasons of his career in 2022. Since the terms of the trade were announced, the Jets have leapt from outsiders to sixth favourites to win the Super Bowl. Rodgers represents a major upgrade over Zach Wilson, the Jets’ former No 2 overall pick who has struggled badly since bring drafted in 2021. Jordan Love, who was drafted in 2020 to eventually replace Rodgers, will now step in as Green Bay’s starting quarterback.