“Aaron Rodgers has to submit” – Hall of Famer calls for Jets QB to turn to serial-winning head coach to rescue career  

Dallas Cowboys Hall-of-Famer Michael Irvin has said that Aaron Rodgers could save his career by joining hands with Bill Belichick. The Rodgers saga rumbles on as the New York Jets, down and out of the playoff race, turn their sights to 2025.

With the franchise likely to have a tasty top-7 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, whoever sits in the chair of general manager will have some big decisions to make when it comes to the coach and quarterback spot for next year.

The Jets have Rodgers under contract next year, and provided he doesn't retire, they will owe him $23.5 million as part of a restructured three-year deal he signed with the franchise. However, all signs point towards the two parties going their separate ways.

One man who doesn't want to see that happen, though, is Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer Michael Irvin. On Tuesday night's episode of FS1's Speak, Irvin floated a left-field option for Rodgers to play out 2025. Pitching the prospect of Bill Belichick once again landing in the Big Apple (this time for a bit longer) to coach the four-time NFL MVP, Irvin said:

“I think that’s the perfect fit. I really do. If Aaron Rodgers wants to play football, he has to come in and submit. There’s no one else he’s going to submit to. The only reason we are talking about Russell Wilson having the success he had is because he chose to submit to the culture and leadership of Mike Tomlin. That guy is beyond reproach in what he has accomplished, so I’m going to listen to him," Irvin said.

“Aaron Rodgers will have to do the same thing. I’m not asking Aaron Rodgers to be the Aaron Rodgers that throws 30 passes. I’m asking him to give me 20.”

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What Aaron Rodgers has to say about his future with the Jets

During his customary appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday afternoon, Rodgers gave some insight into his state of mind after yet another loss, this time to the Seattle Seahawks. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich was asked if he would consider benching Rodgers, but he maintained his support for the quarterback.

On the show, four-time MVP Rodgers was asked to give his thoughts on the situation.

"We get paid for 17 weeks, not 10, not 11, not five. If you’re the starter you want to play all the games. You want to be out there with my guys and battle as long as I feel healthy. Body feels as good as it felt, whether fortunately or unfortunately for the situation. I want to battle. I have a lot of pride in playing," Rodgers said.