Aaron Rodgers insists concern with Jets' O-line 'pretty low' - ESPN

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — This would've been a good time for New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers to break out his famous «R-E-L-A-X» line from 2014.

Despite six sacks and numerous pressures in a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday, Rodgers insisted his concern level with the offensive line is «pretty low.» He preached patience, suggesting the pass-protection issues will get resolved once the starting five is set.

«It's Aug. 16, so we've got some time,» he said. «Also, it's coming up.»

The Jets faced the Bucs without guards Laken Tomlinson (leg) and Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) and left tackle Duane Brown (shoulder), who remains on the physically-unable-to-perform list. Rodgers was pleased with how the makeshift line responded from a physicality standpoint, but it «missed some real easy stuff» in pass protection.

The six sacks occurred in a span of 10 dropbacks against a talented Tampa Bay front. Perhaps showing frustration, Rodgers — under pressure — sailed a throwaway so far out of bounds that it went into the crowded bleachers. Afterward, he tried to project calm while answering questions about the line — easily the biggest concern surrounding the team — but there may come a point soon where he asks the coaches to settle on a lineup for a sake of continuity.

«I don't get concerned about things I don't have a huge role in — yet,» Rodgers said. «That might change. At some point, I might say, 'Hey, I need the five who are going to be in there to be in there with me for a solid week,' but I don't think we're at that point… because I don't think there are five guys that have earned those spots. So, I have some patience.»

The Jets' line struggled in last week's joint practice against the Carolina Panthers,