The New York Jets just cranked up the cringe meter, and NFL fans are having a field day. Picture this: Aaron Rodgers and his Jets crew strutting into the game like it’s a high school pep rally, blasting tunes from a boombox. The internet didn’t hold back, branding the scene as “peak try-hard.”
While Rodgers might’ve been vibing, fans were busy roasting the Jets for what they’re calling a “lame a** franchise” move.
Aaron Rodgers’ Boombox Entrance Hits Sour Note as Fans Roast Jets’ Chaotic Season
The Jets just walked into the stadium, but fans think they’ve fumbled the vibe check. Strutting in with a boombox blaring, Rodgers and his squad tried to bring the swagger, but it didn’t land.
One fan slammed the display, calling the Jets a “lame a** franchise with a lame a** QB.” Ouch.
Such a lame ass franchise with a lame ass QB. https://t.co/TM4Or1Ct6v
— JJ (@_JayC1025) December 29, 2024
The criticism didn’t stop there. Some fans pointed out the move felt suspiciously familiar.
“They are copying the 49ers with that boom box/speaker?” asked another (a not-so-subtle dig at the Niners’ signature entrance).
They are copying the 49ers with that boom box / speaker?
— Rolfadinho (@Rolfadinho0) December 29, 2024
Comparisons aside, what really set fans off was the team’s current record.
One comment cut deep: “Lol bro I’m sorry but 4-12 coming out like that is insane.”
lol bro I'm sorry but 4-12 coming out like that is insane.
— Thomas Viskovich (@TVisko) December 29, 2024
It wasn’t just about the entrance. The music choice also drew heat.
“This is the worst song to walk out to,” one fan claimed.
Another quipped that if you’re sitting at “4-11, your boombox privileges get revoked” (because, NFL etiquette).
Rodgers, who was supposed to turn the Jets’ fortunes around, hasn’t exactly delivered yet. And some fans are predicting fallout. “If Aaron Rodgers stays, then Garrett Wilson gets traded,” one user speculated, hinting at potential locker room tension.
This boombox debacle is just the latest chapter in what’s been a chaotic season for the Jets. Rodgers’ arrival was meant to signal a new era, but instead, the team’s struggles have amplified the noise.
To make matters more intriguing, one NFL analyst believes Rodgers may already be plotting his escape.
Eric Mangini Suggests Rodgers Is Plotting His Exit From the Jets
Rodgers’ time with the Jets might already be ticking down, at least if Eric Mangini’s take holds weight. The former NFL coach believes Rodgers is angling for an exit after a frustrating 2024 season marred by his season-ending Achilles injury.
Speaking on “The Herd” with Colin Cowherd, Mangini pointed to Rodgers’ recent comments, which he interpreted as subtle shots at the Jets’ owner and front office.
Specifically, the QB mentioned never being “cut by a teenager,” a remark Mangini called a “direct shot” at the organization’s dysfunction.
“So to me, as soon as he said that,” Mangini argued, “it signaled he wants out.”
The Jets, meanwhile, face a tricky situation. Cutting Rodgers would leave them with a significant salary cap hit — something the franchise would likely prefer to avoid. However, Mangini believes Rodgers is “doing everything he can to get cut.”
If Mangini is right, Rodgers’ next move might not involve salvaging the Jets’ season, but plotting his exit from MetLife Stadium.