Let’s assume the Jets pull this off and trade for Aaron Rodgers. He will obviously be the most talented quarterback in franchise history, unless you have a compelling (incorrect) argument for Brett Favre or Joe Namath.
But would Rodgers also be the greatest player in New York football history?
We would say no. It has to be Lawrence Taylor, right? The best defensive player ever, a transformational force, two Super Bowl rings, et cetera. But once you get past LT, Rodgers would definitely be in the mix for No. 2. Which means he has the right to contest for the top.