The Jets' 2024 debut was an uninspiring, ugly mess

After snapping off seven wins in 2023 with a woebegone Zach Wilson at quarterback, logic suggested Aaron Rodgers didn’t have to be much more than average to push the New York Jets into the AFC playoff hunt. A dominant defense, revamped offensive line and the combination of Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson appeared capable of carrying this team to wins even if the upgrade behind center was limited to mediocrity.

Mediocrity is what the Jets got out of Rodgers in his Week 1 debut. It led to...