Year two of the New York Jets’ partnership with quarterback Aaron Rodgers is almost officially upon us. Based on the shared goals that each party has, it would behoove the Jets’ brass led by GM Joe Douglas to try and surround Rodgers with as much talent as possible. It looks as if that quest is still underway, as The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov revealed that the team worked out veteran wide receiver Jarvis Landry today.
“The #Jets worked out veteran WR Jarvis Landry,” reported Meirov via X, formerly Twitter.
The #Jets worked out veteran WR Jarvis Landry. pic.twitter.com/72VYxSHDOy
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 2, 2024
The #Jets worked out veteran WR Jarvis Landry.
The move makes sense, as the offense is still largely unsettled outside of Rodgers and top wideout Garrett Wilson. There’s a lot of potential in the current group of skill players, but it is also largely inexperienced. Adding a veteran such as Landry would be a smart choice given his experience and ability to be a mentor to this young group of playmakers.
Jarvis Landry, Garrett Wilson, and Aaron Rodgers could prove to be lethal trio
By now, most football fans know what Jarvis Landry brings to an offense. Veteran savvy. Extensive knowledge. Toughness. The willingness to go over the middle for the football and the tenacity to take the hit from an opposing defender and still try to go forward. These are all traits that the Jets’ wide receiver room doesn’t have. That’s why Landry is needed.
It won’t come cheap, but right now isn’t the time to be cheap. It’s the time to pursue a Lombardi Trophy with all your might. The Jets have one of the best all time quarterbacks in Rodgers. Meanwhile, Wilson is the ascending top receiver who is poised to break through to superstardom as long as he performs to his growing potential. The next piece? A veteran just like Landry, who is tough, dependable and willing to win at all costs.
Is Lombardi Trophy next step for Jets?
It is safe to say that the pressure has been pumped up to 11 for New York, especially for Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh. Rodgers also has a lot riding on this partnership. If he fails here, then there is basically no chance of him being considered one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL. There’s an even greater chance he’ll never get another opportunity like this to win a Lombardi Trophy either.
All three men need this relationship between them to bring home the Jets’ first title since upsetting the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. If Rodgers hopes to etch his name closer to the best player to ever play in professional football (looking at you, Touchdown Tommy), then convincing Douglas to add a producer like Landry to the Jets’ cache of weapons should be priority number one as his second season in Gotham enters the next phase.
