Last season was a major disappointment for the New York Jets and their fans. After acquiring star quarterback Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers, expectations for the Jets in 2023 were higher than they had been in a long time. However, the Jets’ history of misfortune struck again when Rodgers suffered an Achilles tear on his very first drive as the team’s starting quarterback in the regular season. Looking ahead to the 2024 season, Rodgers is expected to make a full recovery from his Achilles injury.
Expectations for the Jets are once again high, given that they won seven games in the previous year. Some believe that if Rodgers can stay healthy for most of the 2024 campaign, the Jets have the potential to become the best team in the NFL. Recently, ESPN’s Mike Clay predicted that the Jets will win the Super Bowl in the 2024 season, which would be only the second championship in franchise history.
Clay cited several reasons for his belief, including the Jets’ elite defense, improved offensive supporting cast, strong offensive line, Rodgers’ return, the state of the AFC East, a favorable schedule, and a manageable path to the Lombardi Trophy. While Clay makes compelling arguments, his prediction might be overly optimistic. The Jets haven’t made the playoffs since 2010 and have a history of finding new ways to prevent themselves from winning a championship each season. It remains to be seen whether Rodgers’ return and Saleh’s coaching can turn the Jets into immediate Super Bowl contenders.
Jets fans should be excited about their team’s potential, but they should also set realistic goals, such as winning a playoff game for the first time since 2010. Achieving that milestone would be a significant step forward before aiming for a championship. Labeling the Jets as a “Super Bowl or Bust” team heading into the 2024 season might be premature.
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