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NFL reporter for @SNYtv covering Jets & Giants. Basically, I watch football, then write & talk about it || Cancel ‘iron sharpens iron’ || Big fan of my dog

Princeton, NJ
Joined June 2011
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Them: You better get your golf in now. You’ll never play when the baby comes. Me: You’re probably right. Unless …
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Elijah Moore on his chemistry with #Jets QB Zach Wilson: “I don’t get the ball. I don’t know.”
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#Jets QB Mike White said his wife came up to him after his 300-yard, 3-touchdown game against the #Bears and said three words .. “Who are you?!”
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Mike White says he asked the #Jets if he even needs their permission to play, or if he can just play. He wants so badly to be out there
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#Jets DL Quinnen Williams on his Madden rating: “Its an 80 in Ultimate Team ... I’m gonna go play with myself when I get home ... That sounded weird”
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The doctor checking Mike White’s ribs on Monday. #Jets
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#Jets QB Zach Wilson said he went up to Aaron Rodgers at halftime and just told him that he loved him.
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This is great: #Jets LB Quincy Williams says his grandmother was in attendance today. The last time she came to a game both he & Quinnen had sacks. Today they both had turnovers — Quincy a fumble recovery & Quinnen an INT. “We’ve got to get her to some more games!”
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The #Jets defense did this to Josh Allen, arguably the NFL's best quarterback 18 of 34 (52.9%) for 205 yards, 0 TDs, 2 INTs and a QB rating of 46.8. Forget top-five. This might be the NFL's best defense.
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Side note: There’s a two-man race for Coach of the Year. Brian Daboll & Robert Saleh. And it’s dead even. How about the state of New York football?
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Amazing. So they just did a scoreboard proposal here at Hard Rock. However, when they cut away from this graphic to where the two are supposed to be sitting, the guy wasn’t there! Just the girl, sitting there, hand over mouth! Dude must have been in the concession line lol
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Zach Wilson asked if the #Jets offense feels like they let the defense down today: “No.”
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1 year
So doctors cleared him to return to the game but not play a week later. Legitimate & real concerns there. #Jets
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Updated #Jets passing TD leaders - Joe Flacco: 5 TDs in 3 games - Zach Wilson: 4 TDs in 7 games - Mike White: 3 TDs in 39 minutes
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Let the current state of the #Jets sink in: They 1) Allowed Maccagnan to pick the head coach 2) Allowed Maccagnan to spend all their money in free agency 3) Allowed Maccagnan to run their draft Now they’ve … fired Maccagnan That’s incompetence like I’ve never seen before
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So Jamal went through all that trouble to play one extra game and lose to a QB with one functional thumb?
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Sources: #Jets believe they’ve avoided worst-case scenario with Zach Wilson’s knee. Genuine belief it’s not season-ending. MRI to confirm their feelings. The hope is that they are looking at weeks, not year. That is feeling as l leaving Philly. Again: MRI final confirmation
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“I think you have to take into account it's windy as hell out there too, guys,” Zach Wilson said after the #Jets loss. Noodle-armed Mac Jones, with far less talent around him, completed 23 of 27 passes (85.2 percent) for 246 yards in the same conditions.
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#Jets QB Aaron Rodgers comments for first time since his injury with a post on Instagram: “The night is darkest before the dawn. And I shall rise again.”
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Zach Wilson will be the #Jets starter the rest of the season, Robert Saleh said.
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Robert Saleh: “We are going to see these guys again.” Wow #Jets
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Zach Wilson with a gorgeous touchdown. A 70-yard touchdown to Elijah Moore that easily traveled 50-plus in air. His best throw of summer. Not close. Moore beat Reed. #Jets
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This you, bud?
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You can easily spot a lazy reporter, like @Connor_J_Hughes when they say "Russell Wilson isn't good at football anymore". Maybe he has been hugging it up with Hackett a bit too much.
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Yikes
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Prescott to Ferguson and the Cowboys take the lead with 4:37 to go! #SEAvsDAL on Prime Video Also available on #NFLPlus
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Prom (2010) and yesterday (2019)
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There's a "J-E-T-S" chant breaking out at Lambeau. Wow.
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To be a fly on Jamal Adams' wall right now …
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Sauce Gardner on #Jets getting the #Patriots after the bye: “I can’t wait.”
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If the #Jets can take 2 of 3 from the Packers, Broncos and Patriots they’re going to playoffs.
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#Jets DE John Franklin-Myers, speaking to media for first time since signing his extension, breaks down into tears when asked about his son. Says he does everything & plays for him
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#Jets CB Sauce Gardner said he was looking forward to this game after all the hype #Giants fans on Twitter gave an incomplete pass in preseason to Jalin Hyatt — treated it like a “super bowl winning play,” he said. Gardner: “How many passing yards they have?” -9 “It’s calm…
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Quarterbacks against Robert Saleh's #Jets defense #Bills Josh Allen: 29 of 41, 236, TD, 3 INT, 62.7 QB rating #Chiefs Patrick Mahomes: 18 of 30, 203 yards, TD, 2 INT, 63.6 #Eagles Jalen Hurts: 27 of 43, 279, TD, 3 INT, 60.1 Wow
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What an unreal comeback for the #Jets . Road warriors. Down 10 with no momentum. Zack Wilson deserves ton — ton — of credit.
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This was one of the best wins I've seen from the #Jets in recent memory. Maybe the best. Adversity — understatement. They took it on the chin, came back, and took down one of the AFC's best without the player they built their team around. Robert Saleh & these players deserve…
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Robert Saleh was irate over the defensive holdings. Wait until he gets a look at this one. Insane this wasn’t called.
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BREAKING: Sure sounds like #Jets QB Aaron Rodgers will PLAY in 2024. "Give me the doubts. Give me the timetable. Give me all the things you think can/should/will happen. All I need is that one little extra percent of inspiration. "Then watch what I do." QB doesn't plan on…
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The #Jets have signed cornerback DJ Reed, sources tell @TheAthletic
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Zach Wilson is not the #Jets problem right now. I've been impressed with him.
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Cameras just showed Zach Wilson on sideline. Looked like he was mouthing “it’s my fault.” Thomas Morstead first, then a number of teammates surrounded him. That shows immense personal growth from Wilson. Immense. Team behind him, too #Jets
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Duane Brown had options outside of the #Jets — contending teams. He picked New York knowing playoffs might be long shot. Says a lot about culture Robert Saleh is building. Brown wanted to come to New York.
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I still can’t believe Brian Daboll threw out his third stringers and out-coached the best team in the NFC. The fact that game was one possession solidifies Daboll’s status as Coach of the Year. What a hire he’s been for the #Giants .
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Zach Wilson first pass of training is a bomb to Elijah Moore, open deep behind secondary, for 40-plus yard gain. And we’re off #Jets
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From my understanding on #Jets & Aaron Rodgers: Everything that needs to be done is essentially done in regards to a trade. Sides have worked out what needs to be worked out. So if Rodgers wants to be a Jet, he will be a Jet. Broken record, but … just waiting on him to decide
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Sauce Gardner is already one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. #Jets
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#Jets RB Michael Carter said he believes that Dalvin Cook is a great player. What he appreciated was Robert Saleh calling him before the signing — noted he didn’t have to do that. As for his role with the team: “I don’t worry about shit.” Said if he’s worried about that, he’s…
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#Jets QB Aaron Rodgers said he has a rehab plan in place that will "shock" some people (via @PatMcAfeeShow ).
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#Jets - #Bills was protected by CBS. That’s why it wasn’t flexed. Quite the sign of how things have changed for #NYJ . Wanted by two networks.
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Watching it now. Good for Robert Saleh. Good for Joe Douglas. Good for #Jets . Most of all: Good for their fans. You deserved this.
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#Jets RB Breece Hall says he’s recovering at a faster rate than normal and believes he’ll be ready for the start of training camp
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“24 seconds? No problem” - Zach Wilson on his thoughts taking the field down 10-7. Confidence overload from #Jets QB.
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Quinnen Williams says he wants a #Jets coach that will turn New York’s defensive line into the “New York sack exchange”
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#Jets need to stop thinking about wild card. AFC East should be the goal. A realistic one, too.
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Yeah. Tua is terrible. And the #Jets are very alive.
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“Let’s go score a fucking touchdown.” - Breece Hall on what Zach Wilson said to offense before game-winning drive
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Sources: #Jets interest in Odell Beckham Jr. described to me as “very real.” He and Aaron Rodgers are close and have discussed playing together in New York. Basically, Rodgers wants OBJ. With Elijah Moore gone .. opening is there.
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I once covered a #Jets offense that was led by Jermaine Kearse, Deontay Burnett, and the corpse of Matt Forte. Now? Corey Davis, Elijah Moore, Garrett Wilson, Michael Carter, Breece Hall, C.J. Uzomah, Tyler Conklin. What a difference a Joe Douglas makes.
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I’ll say this about the #Jets : Never have I been more certain they have the right head coach & GM. Robert Saleh & Joe Douglas are what this team has needed.
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I’m sorry … the #Jets did what?!
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The #Jets just traded a disgruntled safety for two first-round picks, a third-round pick, and a safety who had 70 tackles, half a sack, and two interceptions last season. Joe Douglas, ladies & gentleman.
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Sauce Gardner on training camp battles with Garrett Wilson: “Iron sharpens iron.” God damnit.
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#Jets WR Allen Lazard said that Zach Wilson addressed the team after the game. Apologized to them & took blame for the loss. Saleh talked, as coaches always do, then Wilson stood up. Wow.
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The #Jets announce they have hired Kevin Carter as their OL coach & run game coordinator. This cannot be overlooked. Carter had four teams in on him. He picked the Jets.
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The #Jets aren’t done, by the way.
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Joe Douglas signing these players is big. Joe Douglas getting them with the budget he had to work with is pretty amazing. Don’t think #Jets fans truly appreciate the GM as they should.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: I have seen the replay two additional times and I am changing my stance: The Sauce Gardner holding call was a brutal one in that spot. Brutal.
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3 years
Zach Wilson in this second half has shown you everything you could have wanted to see. The problem is the offensive line. Not the QB.
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I have never seen Zach Wilson play like this. Not in OTAs, minicamp, training camp or in any regular season game. He's absolutely dealing.
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Zach Wilson said he talked to Aaron Rodgers at halftime and after the game. Rodgers was giving him pointers on what he liked from Wilson, and also mistakes he made and where he can do better. Pretty cool #Jets
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BREAKING: The #Jets are trading Denzel Mims to the Detroit Lions, sources tell @SNYtv
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2 years
Some personal news … As I said, #Jets fans, I’m not going far. #Giants fans, I look forward to providing you the same quality coverage those across town have come to expect from me. Beyond excited to be joining @SNYtv to cover the NFL.
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The #Jets have fired Adam Gase,
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BREAKING: Aaron Rodgers, on the @PatMcAfeeShow , says he WANTS to play for the #Jets . Now the trade need to gets finalized. To paraphrase the greatest show of our generation: Bring it on home, Joe D.
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Aaron Rodgers to Garrett Wilson during #Jets offseason workouts. Rodgers, man of his word, sticking around.
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Never in a million years would I have thought there was a way for the #Jets to come out of this draft with Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson and Jermaine Johnson. Not just three first-round picks. Those are three top-10 talents. And the #Jets still have No. 38.
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The #Jets new three-wide sets: Garrett Wilson, Elijah Moore, Corey Davis Their new nickel defense: D.J. Reed, Michael Carter, Sauce Gardner. That’s improvement.
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6 months
Just give Rodgers the play sheet
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Great live sequence here inadvertently captured by NBC cameras. Hackett makes a play call, Rodgers obviously disagrees with it, Jets stopped on 3rd and short.
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MetLife fast becoming, if not already there, one of the two worst stadiums in the NFL
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The @BuffaloBills released renderings of their new stadium, set to open in 2026, this morning.
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#Jets safety Jamal Adams has six sacks this season. #Rams DE Aaron Donald has … six sacks this season.
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Jordan Whitehead says Robert Saleh is the reason he wanted to sign with the #Jets
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I really don’t understand why people hate on Sauce Gardner. He’s one of the most likable players I’ve ever covered. Deserving of every accolade that’s come his way because of on-field play, but who he is why you pull for him. Makes no sense to me why some dislike him
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This Zach Wilson can take the #Jets to the playoffs. Have never seen him play like this before. If this is sign of things to come, Jets were right, he’s turned a corner & that’s massive for this team.
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Zach Wilson looks better than Trevor Lawrence, by the way. And Zach Wilson is doing it without - His top three receivers - His starting LT, LG, RG - His head coach.
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COMPENSATION UPDATE The #Jets are sending the #Jaguars sixth-round pick that can become a fifth-round pick for RB James Robinson, sources tell @SNYtv
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SOURCES: Mekhi Becton to start at RT vs the #Giants . A major step for the former first-round pick
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#Giants TE Darren Waller is almost uncoverable down here in red zone. Matchup nightmare. He & Daniel Jones keep connecting. Looks so easy
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Saleh says “anything is possible” regarding White being the #Jets long-term answer at quarterback. And away we go
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SOURCE: The #Jets have agreed to a 1-year deal with CB Pierre Desir. There’s your new starting DB
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I'll say it again: Sauce Gardner is already playing at a Pro Bowl level. This is his sixth game.
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Zach Wilson is 8 for 8 passing today. Has a touchdown to Conklin and two-point conversion to Moore. Best I’ve seen Wilson perform this summer. Making everything look easy. #Jets
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The #Jets have signed Morgan Moses, sources confirmed. Now I need to go get married
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Idea the #Packers have all the leverage is ridiculous. The idea the #Jets have all the leverage is ridiculous. Truth: No one has leverage. - NYJ only option at QB: Rodgers - GB only option with Rodgers: Trade him to Jets. This is dragging on for sake of dragging on. Silly.
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Maybe the most intimidating player I've ever covered in my life
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Michael Clemons had a strong debut in his first preseason game as a Jet. How pleased was he with his production? "I wasn't"
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Garrett Wilson on Sauce Gardner: “Iron sharpens iron.” And we’re off. #Jets
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#Eagles WR Devonta Smith is a wildly-impressive route runner.
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BREAKING: The #Jets OL will be as follows for Sunday’s game against the #Patriots , sources tell @SNYtv LT: Mekhi Becton LG: Laken Tomlinson C: Connor McGovern RG: Joe Tippmann RT: Alijah Vera-Tucker The #NYJ wanted their five best on the field. They believe this does that.…
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Big news: #Jets DL Quinnen Williams WILL play tonight vs the #Jaguars , sources tell @SNYtv Williams has team-high 11 sacks this year. Was just voted to Pro Bowl. RB Zonovan Knight also good to go.
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I heard #Panthers QB Sam Darnold is on the trade block.
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Zach Wilson is starting for the #Jets on Sunday, per source
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Touchdown #Jets . Breece Hall is a star.
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Was told a few months ago that Aaron Rodgers’ reworked contract would make him a “folk hero” amongst #Jets fans once deal became official, which was reported at time. Not even I saw $35m less coming. Folk hero underselling it.
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