Rodgers - Jets 'playing with too much anger,' need to have fun - ESPN

Losers of four straight, the New York Jets are «in the fire,» according to quarterback Aaron Rodgers. And he believes it's on him to save them.

Rodgers, in his weekly spot on «The Pat McAfee Show,» said Tuesday that the Jets are «playing with too much anger and not enough enjoyment.» The four-time MVP, whose leadership was questioned by pundits with his recent criticism of teammate Mike Williams, said he will be focused this week on changing the team's attitude.

«The power of belief is a snowball that can start in an avalanche, and I think that's what we need,» Rodgers said. «It starts with me. I've got to bring the right energy every single day, and especially on game day.

»I feel like we've been loose, we've been having good practices, but for whatever reason there's been a bit of tightness on game day, and I think that's got to start with me.… I need to be a great leader."

The Jets (2-5) are on the road Sunday to face the New England Patriots (1-6). After Sunday night's 37-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Rodgers raised eyebrows by saying the team was flat before the game and again at halftime. He might have contributed to that with a momentum-changing interception late in the second quarter — a «s---ty interception,» he called it.

«We just need to have a little more fun, smile more to enjoy each other,» he said. «It's fun when you win, of course, but I think there are ways of taking some of the pressure off, and it's got to start with me this week with my energy and my approach.

»I was disappointed not just about the [interception], but a couple other [throws] I wish I could've had back. But we just have to respond to adversity a little bit better, and it starts with me, and I've got to lead the way with that."

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