Article 6T7P1 The Aaron Rodgers Experience hits a new low – and the Jets must move on

The Aaron Rodgers Experience hits a new low – and the Jets must move on

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Melissa Jacobs
from US news | The Guardian on (#6T7P1)

The Aaron Rodgers experiment has been a slow-motion car wreck in New York. After Sunday's latest catastrophic loss, it's clearer than ever the Jets must turn the page

The score was 40-0. Buffalo had dominated New York in every sense of the word: offense, defense, special teams, body language, camaraderie. They were probably breathing superior air at that point. Finally, after another three-and-out to start the fourth quarter, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich benched Aaron Rodgers. It should have happened much earlier.

Backup Tyrod Taylor swooped in and immediately ran an efficient offense. The 15-play drive culminated with a nine-yard touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson, placed in a position that screamed: I trust you. Wilson fell to the ground as he caught the ball and stayed there for a few extra seconds. Whether it was cathartic, or Wilson was simply happy to put up the Jets' first points of the day, the vibe had shifted.

Two interceptions, one of which perfectly illustrated Rodgers' loss of arm zip

Sacked in the end zone for a safety

Giving up on a fumble recovered chase that Matt Milano took to the house

A late hit penalty (really)

Underthrowing too many short-to-mid range passes that landed at his receivers' feet and then openly blaming them for the incompletions

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