Aaron Rodgers: Why it’s now or never for the New York Jets and star QB

Williams joined the Jets in 2021, the same year head coach Robert Saleh took charge. Previously a defensive coordinator, he has turned the Jets’ defence into one of the NFL’s best.

And although they struggled on offence last season, they’ve brought in a more reliable back-up for Rodgers and found him greater protection on the offensive line.

Not only did the Jets select Olu Fashanu with their first draft pick but they have also brought in veterans Morgan Moses, John Simpson and Tyron Smith.

They should help give Rodgers more time to pick out receivers such as new signing Mike Williams, who will offer a greater downfield threat.

Most have signed short-term deals, while Rodgers is not guaranteed to play in 2025, so Williams says it’s “very important” the Jets make the most of their opportunity this season.

“It’s our fourth year together, as far as a team and a coaching staff,” he says. “The first two years were more like figuring us out, we were kind of a young team.

“Third year was like ‘alright, let’s see what we’ve got’. Now I feel like it’s ‘alright y’all, let’s go all in. It’s time now’. That’s the mindset we’ve got now. The Super Bowl’s the goal.”

The Jets have launched a new kit for this season, which is a nod to their dominant defence from the early 1980s, known as the New York Sack Exchange.

Now Mosley, one of the Jets’ longest-serving players having signed in 2019, has challenged the current team to create their own legacy – as Super Bowl winners.

“It’s great to pay respect to them, they had a lot of fun on the field,” he adds. “Whenever they made a big play they were up celebrating, and that’s what we have to do this year.

“We’ve set ourselves up to win a championship. Anything less than that and we’re wasting our time here. We want to do something special. It’s time to put some wins on the board and make things happen.”