The New York Jets organization is considering tightening Aaron Rodgers’ leash after his inexcusable absence from practice this week.
The quarterback, who faces more than $100,000 in fines, skipped the team’s mandatory minicamp in favor of a mysterious “event” he planned to attend.
“The Jets organization and coaching staff are trying to explain that Aaron’s absence was not a problem, but they are angry that Aaron did not show up for the mandatory training camp,” a source close to the team told the Mail. Sports on Wednesday.
“It’s a thorn in the side for the team that will only be forgotten if they win this season and Aaron plays and doesn’t get injured again,” they continued.
“But until then, everything Aaron does from this point on will be extra scrutinized and singled out because he should be the captain and the way he does business should be the way the Jets want it to go. ‘
The Jets organization is considering ‘tightening’ Aaron Rodgers’ belt after he went missing
‘The relationship can become tense. They hope this is not the tip of the iceberg,” the source said
The insider noted that Rodgers “has some wiggle room” due to his high profile, but “if he continues to do things on his own terms… that impact the team and its chemistry, his belt will tighten.”
“Their relationship could become strained,” the source added, explaining that the “Jets are hoping this isn’t the tip of the iceberg.”
Rodgers has been involved in the team’s offseason workouts in recent weeks and was at the Jets practice facility on Monday before skipping Tuesday’s mandatory practice.
Head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that Rodgers had told him in advance that he was missing training, but continued to fuel speculation by telling reporters that his absence was due to an event “that was important to him.”
Head coach Robert Saleh revealed Rodgers could be fined up to $100,000 for missing practice
Saleh was mocked for claiming Rodgers’ absence was a “life event” without providing details
Rodgers has informed his coach of the impending absence, but there is a good chance he will still be fined
Pat McAfee and his team joked about Saleh’s comment, suggesting he should have left Rodgers’ reason for missing practice out of the press conference, without going into details.
‘I just do not know. “I have not spoken to any source close to the Jets quarterback situation,” McAfee said.
‘What is the life event? Because Saleh heard it clearly and said, “No, I don’t think so.”
Later in the program, Rodgers’ friend AJ Hawk chimed in and said, “I have no idea where he could be.” The possibilities are endless.’
Hawk continued, “He could be anywhere on the planet right now. We don’t know what that could be. Google “cool things happening in the next three days.” Maybe he’s there. I have no idea where he is either.’