Jets introduce Aaron Rodgers as veteran quarterback says Super Bowl III trophy 'looks lonely''

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Aaron Rodgers was officially introduced as a member of the New York Jets on Wednesday, and while he said he doesn’t plan to be "a savior of any kind" for the long-suffering franchise, he’s made the move knowing a Super Bowl is attainable. 

Rodgers, 39, spoke highly of the organization and culture established over the last few seasons during his introductory press conference with the media, two days after news of his trade was announced. 

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers poses with a jersey during an introductory press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey.  (Elsa/Getty Images)

"I’m here because I believe in this team. I believe in coach [Robert] Saleh. I believe in the direction of [general manager] Joe Douglas – obviously, he’s drafted really well in the last couple of years having an offensive and defensive rookie of the year," Rodgers, dressed in a collared shirt with a Jets logo, said.  

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"That chapter is over now, and I’m excited about the new adventure here in New York." 

Rodgers, who had previously said he was leaning significantly towards retiring before his darkness retreat, explained that one of his biggest draws to the Jets was their hiring of offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett in the offseason. 

"They smoked us last year so I knew that they had a good team," Rodgers said with a laugh. "A big reason I’m here, I’ve got to mention, is Nathaniel Hackett who is here. Hack and I became really close friends for three years in Green Bay and I love him like a