The New York Jets‘ offensive line is one of the enigmas of the 2023 season. Due to injuries, underachievement, age, or a combination thereof, each of the five starters faces significant questions.
One of the prevailing narratives is that Aaron Rodgers will automatically improve the team’s blocking. Assuming that his down 2022 season was an injury-driven fluke, that is likely going to be the case in certain ways. However, even an elite quarterback cannot completely compensate for a disastrous offensive line. That is all the more true for a 39-year-old passer.
Furthermore, there is nuance to Rodgers’ overall release.