Aaron Rodgers denies having a role in the Jets' decision to fire Robert Saleh, says the 'ridiculous allegations' are 'patently false'
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers talks with head coach Robert Saleh during the first quarter of an NFL game against the New England Patriots on Sept. 19 at MetLife Stadium. Credit: AP/Adam Hunger
Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday denied that he had any role in the Jets' firing of coach Robert Saleh a day earlier, saying that the "ridiculous allegations" were "patently false."
Rodgers, speaking in his weekly guest appearance on ESPN's "Pat McAfee Show," said he has a "very solid relationship" with Saleh and that Saleh "was a big reason why I came to the Jets."
"It's interesting the amount of power that people think that I have, which I don't," Rodgers said. "I love Robert Saleh."
"Robert is a fantastic human being and a damn good football coach..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 9, 2024
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"Everybody was feeling for Robert" yesterday, Rodgers said.
Rodgers confirmed owner Woody Johnson's statement from yesterday that the two of them spoke Monday night, saying that the two did not talk about Saleh's future with the team.
"We had a short conversation," Rodgers said. "He just asked me how I was doing . . . we talked about the game, how disappointed I was in my performance and how we’re gonna get this thing turned around and we hung up. Woody has no obligation to let me know what his plans are."
Yesterday was a reminder of how tough this business can be..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 9, 2024
I love Coach Saleh and we have a very solid relationship..
We have since I met him in 2021 and he was a big reason why I came to the Jets" @AaronRodgers12 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/5f5bDTs5HP
Rodgers said he spoke with interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich and is on board with whatever changes Ulbrich decides to make to fix the team's struggling offense. He also acknowledged that the players need to have some accountability if they want to turn things around following their 2-3 start.
"I want to do what’s best for the team," Rodgers said.
"As far as any of the ridiculous allegations that are out there..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 9, 2024
I'm not gonna spend more than one sentence in response to it..
I resent any of those accusations because they are patently false" ~ @AaronRodgers12 #PMSLive https://t.co/jHz7zDLnto pic.twitter.com/wrRzN9Rnd1
