Robert Saleh, players OK with Aaron Rodgers calling out Jets
Coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets and other important, experienced leaders had no issue with injured quarterback Aaron Rodgers criticizing the club from the sidelines while he was away from the game. They accepted his point of view.
D.J. Reed, a cornerback, said on Wednesday, “He’s right, man, you can’t blow up and show our frustration on the sideline — especially on the sideline.”
On the “Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday, Rodgers, who is recovering from a ruptured Achilles in California, stated that the Jets “need to grow up a little bit” and “hold our poise a little bit better.” He noted that the squad, which has lost two games in a row, has to improve in managing criticism.
Saleh said that he did not object to the distant remark.
“He’s as much of a coach as he is a player, and he’s been around youth and adversity, and he’s seen it all,” Saleh said. “So for him to acknowledge it and work through it, he is correct in that when you’re frustrated, it’s simple to go for solutions when, often, the most crucial solution is within.
He said, “As far as what he stated goes, he’s not wrong. They’re simply a bunch of young men acting a bit frustrated, but they’ll be OK in the meantime.
Running back Michael Carter and wide receiver Garrett Wilson were animatedly conversing with assistant coaches during the Jets’ 15-10 loss to the New England Patriots. They were captured on video, adding to the impression that they were dysfunctional. Both athletes minimized the occurrences, attributing them to emotions that were running high at the time. Connor McGovern, the center, wasn’t bothered by Rodgers’ remarks.
McGovern answered, “Yeah, he’s trying to be encouraging. “Whether it’s a favorable or bad exchange, we shouldn’t be fighting on the sidelines. It exudes the incorrect vibe. You don’t need that type of energy around you if it projects that kind of attitude.
As soon as he arrived from the Green Bay Packers in April, Rodgers took over as the team’s captain. Despite being 2,800 miles away from the club because of his Week 1 injury, he still wants to be engaged. Players claim that he sends weekly words of inspiration and motivation to the group text of the Jets leadership council, which is made up of important veterans.
However, it’s a unique dynamic to have an injured player express weekly comments on the team while they are outside and on such a prominent stage. Saleh does not consider it to be a bad circumstance.
No, he responded, “that won’t be a problem. “I don’t believe it ought to be. He is a member of this team and has opinions, and he does a great job of respectfully expressing those opinions.
Reed stated that regardless of whether Rodgers is in the room or on the opposite side of the nation, they value his leadership.
“Oh, for sure,” Reed said. Aaron unquestionably made his mark on this locker room. Whatever Aaron says, we respect him to the utmost. Everyone is attentive.
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