new york jets Owner Woody Johnson has something in common with his fan base: He’s not a patient man.
It’s been two weeks since Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers expressed interest in becoming a Jet, but no deal has been reached yet.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks to the sideline during the second half of a game against the Detroit Lions on November 6, 2022 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
«I think we’re looking forward to it,» Johnson said at the league’s annual meeting on Tuesday, via the New York Post. «We’re looking forward to it, I guess. We’re looking ahead. We’re optimistic. We have a plan. We’re willing to stick with our plan. I don’t think anyone is hyperventilating.»
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Johnson has insisted that the organization needed to search for a veteran quarterback in the offseason after another dismal year for the second overall pick in the 2021 draft. Zach Wilson.
«I’m not the patient type, really,» Johnson added. «We have to win. We’re in the business of winning, so we have to win now. That’s the same thing I said 23 years ago.»
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 2, 2022 in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
His comments follow comments from Jets general manager Joe Douglas, who said Monday the two sides have had «productive conversations» and added: «We’re not where we need to be yet.»
«But I feel like we’re in a good place.»
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Questions have been circulating as to why an agreement has not yet been reached despite the strong rodgers chase and the clear intentions of the Packers to move forward with Jordan Love at quarterback.
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst told the league’s annual meeting Monday that a No. 1 pick isn’t necessarily a must in this situation.
«Yes, I think that’s not a necessity,» Gutekunst said. «But at the same time, player value — he’s a top-tier player, so it’s important to get top-tier picks back for (first) players.»
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 28, 2023 in Indianapolis. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Gutekunst said he hopes to reach a deal «sooner rather than later» but indicated he could wait until May or June to make a trade if necessary.
Associated Press contributed to this report.