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Ex-Jets GM Tannenbaum: Russell Wilson Should Sign $1M Contract with Aaron Rodgers, NY

Former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum had a bold proposal for Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson.

Tannenbaum suggested Monday on Get Up that Wilson should sign with the Jets for $1 million to be Aaron Rodgers' backup.

The retired executive attempted to draw a parallel to 1998 when the Jets signed a 34-year-old Vinny Testaverde. New York reached the AFC title game that year, while Testaverde was a Pro Bowler for the second time.

The circumstances are much different with Wilson, though.

When Testaverde signed with the Jets, he was battling with Glenn Foley for the starting job after Neil O'Donnell moved on.