Greg Jennings Says NFL "In Trouble" with Aaron Rodgers' Mindset

Former Packers wide receiver and current NFL Network analyst Greg Jennings says the league should be worried about Aaron Rodgers this season, as the 40-year-old quarterback enters a pivotal year with the New York Jets.

Greg Jennings, a former Pro Bowl wide receiver who won a Super Bowl with Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, has been critical of his former quarterback in recent years. But now, Jennings is saying that the rest of the NFL should be worried about Rodgers in 2024.

Speaking on "The Carton Show" on Tuesday, Jennings said that Rodgers' recent comments about the pressure on himself and the Jets this season are a sign that he is in a "trouble" mindset.

"Listening to Aaron Rodgers say what he said, the league is in trouble," Jennings said. "When he has this mentality, there's no one better. … I know he's 40, I know he's coming off of injury. But when [he has] this mindset, with how great he is — he's one of the smartest quarterbacks, he's going to be a great decision-maker — if his [physical] ability is still there, and he's taking this posture, watch out."

Rodgers made it clear that he understands the pressure on himself and the Jets when speaking to reporters on Wednesday.

"If I don't do what I know I'm capable of doing, we're all probably going to be out of here," Rodgers said.

That's presumably in reference to head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas, both of whom have staked their jobs on Rodgers' ability to lead a young, talented Jets team deep into the playoffs.

So far, the reviews from Jets OTAs have been that Rodgers indeed still has the physical traits that made him one of the best quarterbacks of his generation and a four-time NFL MVP with the Packers.

But to his and Jennings' points, Rodgers seems to believe this is perhaps his last good chance to prove what he can still do on a football field.

The makeup of the 2024 Jets roster, much like its 2023 version, is shaped around Rodgers. Young stars like running back Breece Hall and wide receiver Garrett Wilson are joined by veterans such as wide receiver Mike Williams, offensive linemen John Simpson and Tyron Smith, and Rodgers' former Packers teammates Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb.

Saleh's defense has remained one of the best units in the league behind defensive lineman Quinnen Williams and cornerback Sauce Gardner.

But the Jets have still not made the postseason since 2010 (which is also the last time Rodgers led a team to the Super Bowl). The pressure is on both the team and the quarterback to end those droughts — and Jennings, for his part, seems to believe they can.

"I think they're going to be a problem," Jennings said. "I think they're going to be a problem for a lot of teams."

Only time will tell if Jennings is right. But if Rodgers is able to stay healthy and play at a high level, the Jets could be a major threat in the AFC this season.