Former Jets star blasts Aaron Rodgers for pursuing ‘sentimental record’, wasted long drive in loss to Rams

With the New York Jets approaching the end of the 2024 season and his first full season under center, Aaron Rodgers doesn’t appear to have much behind him.

Former New York Jets star linebacker Bart Scott questioned Rodgers’ performance after the Jets lost 19-9 to the Los Angeles Rams. Rodgers passed for 256 yards and 1 touchdown.

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The question stems from Rodgers trying to catch his 500th touchdown pass. Tom Brady joins him as the only players with at least 500 touchdown passes.

Rodgers said he expected Davante Adams to catch a potential touchdown pass in the third quarter. This ended a 13-game game that lasted nearly 10 minutes.

Scott wasn’t happy with the whole situation.

“Drove for 10 minutes and ended up with nothing,” Scott said on the postgame show in New York. “It’s because you want records, right? Sentimental records. And you’re deciding who gets your records. I think that’s – it’s despicable.”

New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott warms up before a game against the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on August 30, 2012. (Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports)

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Former Jets offensive lineman Willie Colon agreed with Scott’s assessment.

The Jets made it 9-9 on downs. Their next drive ended with a fumble, a turnover and a missed shot.

Rogers issued a note to his teammates after the game.

“I think we’re past the age of ‘stay positive,'” Rogers said via the New York Times. “I think it’s just about perspective. Perspective tells you the truth, and your truth creates your reality.

“So, the reality is what it is, but your perspective is something you can change every day. So, what you focus on right now is the most important thing. It’s not about changing the reality — 4-11, missing the playoffs, making the playoffs. Unknown offseason.

Rodgers then talked about what the next two weeks mean for the future of the organization.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) reacts after missing a field goal against the Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Morgan Tanza Imagan Photos)

“You have to figure out what it means to be a professional,” he said. “That’s a big part of building culture. We’ve really been able to see over the past two weeks who’s moving on and who’s ready to quit. It’s just part of the game. I’ve been on a few teams that have quit and watched practice habits, preparation Habits are fun.

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“Hopefully we will do the right thing, which means a lot because everyone is paying attention and this is a you-know-people business. There will be interesting conversations over the next few weeks, but just focus on what we Have the relationship to work with each other and try to get it done like professionals.

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