Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here and we are back with a fast-paced Sports Report for ya! The Yankees and Red Sox play two! Devils sign an old face! NBA owners want stars to play! And more!
Let’s start with football…where Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers finally released a statement yesterday on Instagram regarding his season-ending Achilles injury. Check out the pic below…his statement is in the caption.
Meanwhile, head coach Robert Saleh says that he’d be shocked if Rodgers retired. Rodgers is signed with the Jets through 2025. What do you think? Have we seen the last of this future Hall Of Famer? Or will Rodgers return to Gang Green?
Many superstar athletes want to go out on their terms…and many hate going out on an injury. I think Aaron Rodgers will come back and play the next two seasons for the Jets. But still, it’s devastating news nonetheless.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Head coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets watches from the sidelines during the third quarter of the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Saleh also said that backup quarterback Zach Wilson is their QB1. Wilson will indeed be getting the start this weekend against the Dallas Cowboys. And if you watched the excellent HBO’s Hard Knocks docuseries…you would have seen that Rodgers seemed to enjoy mentoring Wilson…and that Wilson likewise appreciated the help from Rodgers. What if Wilson turns around and becomes the Round One draft pick that the Jets projected him as?
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 19: Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets drops back to pass during the first quarter of the preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on August 19, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
It’ll be interesting to see what happens going forward. There are so many balls in the air for the Jets right now. Should they go after a veteran quarterback like Carson Wentz, Matt Ryan, Nick Foles, etc.?.
Should Gang Green make a trade to Miami for Mike White? Should they make a serious push for Tom Brady? He would be a star even bigger than Rodgers and could bring that pizazz to the team. Or should the Jets just roll with Zach Wilson? It’ll be fascinating to see!
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets is helped off the field by team trainers after an injury during the first quarter of the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NFL Players Want All Grass Fields Following Rodgers Injury
The NFL Players’ Association is asking the NFL to make all fields grass. This comes after the season-ending injury to Aaron Rodgers…and the players pointed out that more injuries occur on turf.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets sacked by defensive end Leonard Floyd #56 of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of the NFL game at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Yankees Play Red Sox In Doubleheader
The Yankees – Red Sox game was rained out last night. Today there is a day-night doubleheader for both teams as the Yanks will take on the Red Sox in Fenway Park for Game 1 at 1:35. Then…Game 2 is at 7 o’clock. Both teams come in to the game at 73 and 72…and 7.5 games out of the third, American League, Wild Card spot.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 13: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a home run against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Fenway Park on September 13, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Mets Defeat D-Backs
The Mets beat the Diamondbacks…7 to 1. The Mets are now 67 and 78.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 13: Drew Smith #40 and Omar Narvaez #2 of the New York Mets celebrate a 7-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the game at Citi Field on September 13, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Phils Lose To Atlanta
The Phillies fell to the Braves…4 to 1. The Phillies…are 79 and 67…in the first, National League, Wild Card spot by 3.5 games.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 13: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on September 13, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
NBA Approves Plan To Deter Teams From Resting Stars
Yesterday, NBA owners approved that plan we reported on where indeed star players and teams will get fined and receive other punishments if they sit star players on nationally-televised games. Owner Adam Silver wants to protect the product for the fans.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 22: NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Devils Sign Kinkaid
The Devils signed free agent goaltender Keith Kinkaid to a one-year contract. Kinkaid played six seasons with the Devils to begin his career from 2013 to 2019.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 19: Keith Kinkaid #1 of the New Jersey Devils tends net in warm-ups prior to the game against the Anaheim Ducks at the Prudential Center on January 19, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. The Ducks defeated the Devils 3-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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