After the New York Jets’ painful 26-21 home loss to the Seattle Seahawks, former Jets offensive lineman and current SNY analyst Willie Colon lambasted quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who hasn’t surpassed 200 passing yards in three consecutive games.
While appearing on SNY’s postgame show following the loss, Colon blasted the four-time NFL MVP.
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“That’s who Aaron Rodgers is. That’s who he has always been,” said Colon of Rodgers’ “smug” personality. “He’s just covered that up because of the way he has played. You can be smug and cocky when you are winning MVPs, and you’re balling. You can make every play on the field; you can be smug. The problem is his smugness and his play aren’t matching up.”
Colon’s comments came after Rodgers’ postgame media availability, where he seemingly deflected some blame from the loss, stating, “There’s 11 guys on the field. Sometimes it’s my fault. Definitely multiple times today. And then sometimes the details aren’t there in some other spots too.”
Colon also showed empathy toward the team’s fanbase.
“The issue moving forward is that if you are a Jets fan, you’re damn right you have to be upset,” Colon added. “All of us have sat through the Zach Wilson era. We were told by Joe Douglas and his regime that once we get Aaron Rodgers, the bad times will be behind us.
“They’re not! If anything, this is an ultra reset. So yeah, if you are a Jets fan, you have to be damn pissed off at Aaron Rodgers because when we give you the ball, the Aaron Rodgers, in game-winning situations. This is Kobe (Bryant). This should be an easy W for us. And our defense isn’t horrible.”
Colon’s fiery tirade underscores the frustration within the Jets fanbase after a 3-9 start to a season filled with lofty expectations.
