Aaron Rodgers shoving Robert Saleh and Aaron Rodgers speaking at a press conference.Aaron Rodgers and Robert Saleh (Photos via Amazon Prime & NFL)
Aaron Rodgers has explained his reason for shoving Robert Saleh on the sideline during the New York Jets’ win over the New England Patriots on Thursday night.

Things are suddenly looking alright for the Jets as they will emerge from Week 3 with a 2-1 record.

They made easy work of the Pats, beating them 24-3, and NY fans likely now have some hope as Rodgers is beginning to look like the player of old after spending last season out with an Achilles injury.

Still, it wasn’t all positives for the Jets, given that the QB was seen shoving his head coach after he came in for a hug when the team went up by two scores. Rodgers didn’t seem all that pleased during the interaction, either.

Aaron Rodgers Clears The Air

Speaking to reporters after the game, Rodgers admitted he was a bit taken aback as this was unusual for Saleh. He also revealed what he told the coach, with many fans having attempted to read his lips.

“He’s not a big hugger usually, so I didn’t know he was going for the hug,” the veteran signal-caller explained. “He likes to do the two-hand chest push as well. He talks a lot about two-score leads. So I kind of gave him a push and said, ‘Two-score lead.’”

Saleh’s explanation was in line with what A-Rod had to say.

“Part of the things we’ve been talking about is to just give the defense a two-score lead. And it was a two-score lead. I guess he just wanted to see something on defense. He just reminded me that, you know, it was a two-score lead,” he said.

The Jets will face the struggling Denver Broncos in Week 4 and should feel good about their chances against Sean Payton’s team.

VIDEO: Cameras Caught Jets QB Aaron Rodgers Completely Disrespecting OC Nathaniel Hackett During Embarrassing Loss vs. 49ers

Nathaniel Hackett talking to Aaron Rodgers during New York Jets game.Nathaniel Hackett and Aaron Rodgers (Photos via @JukedlyIG Twitter)
Cameras caught New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers seemingly ignoring offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett during Monday night’s ugly road loss against the San Francisco 49ers.

Nearly one full year after suffering a torn Achilles in his Jets’ debut against the Buffalo Bills, Aaron Rodgers made his long-awaited return to the field against his old nemesis and childhood team.

But the Jets were no match for the defending NFC champions, who cruised to a 32-19 victory at Levi’s Stadium on prime time. Rodgers wound up completing just 13 passes for 167 yards, a touchdown and one interception in the loss.

After the Jets went up on a Breece Hall rushing touchdown, cameras caught Aaron Rodgers apparently ignoring Hackett while the latter was trying to go over plays on the tablet:

Hackett was hired as the Jets’ offensive coordinator in January 2023, before the team acquired Rodgers in a trade with the Green Bay Packers. Hackett, a month removed from being fired as head coach of the Denver Broncos, was Rodgers’ OC in Green Bay from 2019 to 2021.

The pass-blocking game (only one sack allowed on Aaron Rodgers) and wide receivers Allen Lazard (six catches for 89 yards and two touchdowns) and Garrett Wilson (six catches for 60 yards) were the lone bright spots for the Jets on offense.

The Jets visit the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, looking to avoid a disastrous 0-2 start.

A Humbling Loss For Aaron Rodgers’ Jets

It’s easy to overreact after one game, but the Jets were always going to be in tough against an elite 49ers team loaded with stars on both sides of the ball.

Rodgers is going to need time to gel with his teammates after missing all but a few plays last year, to say nothing of the rebuilt offensive line. This was far and away the toughest game on the Jets’ schedule, and there’s nowhere to go but up.