The WR and RB rooms are atrocious as well. Anyone who thinks that Rodgers would turn this offense into a capable one hasn’t checked the depth chart. Maybe in his prime and in peak physical condition, which he certainly is not. And he’s never had an o-line this bad.
The Jets’ offense is genuinely Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall, and players that would be on most teams’ practice squads. Not to mention what’s likely the league’s worst o-line, as you mentioned. Sure, injuries happen, but on paper this was an atrocious offense prior to the season starting, a fact ignored by the shiny new toy acquisition of Rodgers.
This isn’t hyperbole. Sure, Lazard is good at blocking, but he isn’t a pass-catcher. Dalvin Cook is the worst RB in the league and Michael Carter was nearly cut last offseason, and he certainly will be cut this year.
The options behind Lazard are Randall Cobb and an undrafted player who walked off the game week one but hasn’t shown anything in two months since then.
I genuinely assume, based on Douglas’ inaction, that they intended this year to be a wash after Rodgers went down, hopefully nabbing a high draft pick to address OL for Rodgers next year, or even a future QB depending how bad they were. Unfortunately for the front office, the defense is elite enough to point where fans aren’t apathetic, and see this as a major missed opportunity.
“I plead the fifth.” -Robert Saleh when asked why Zach Wilson is starting.
Joe Douglas’ inability to acquire talent on the offensive side of the ball, both in the draft and free agency, will undoubtedly result in his deserved termination following next season. Utterly laughable that the offensive side of the ball was apparently his calling card with the Eagles.
Considering that Woody likely informed Douglas that his performance will be evaluated on next season, instead of this season, I doubt they’re overly inclined to bring Rodgers back unless the Jets are in legitimate contention, which they won’t be.