Aaron Rodgers' close friend exposes his furious 25-minute rant trashing Jets' “clueless” run game after failed stint

Aaron Rodgers may have publicly thanked the New York Jets , but his private words tell a very different story. Now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the four-time MVP reportedly unloaded a fiery, 25-minute rant to close friend Mark Schlereth—slamming the Jets’ offensive dysfunction, especially their “abysmal” run game. The emotional gap between his farewell statements and his off-the-record frustration reveals just how fractured the end of his Jets chapter truly was.

Rodgers unleashed frustration over offensive failuresIn an interview with SteelersNew.com, Schlereth recalled Rodgers venting in detail about New York’s lack of structure. “Aaron and I had a conversation about when he was with the Jets—how abysmal their running game was,” Schlereth said. “I started the conversation, and then Aaron went on for about a 25-minute diatribe.” Rodgers reportedly called the system one that “schematically made no sense.”

Mark Schlereth recently said that, as he was talking to Aaron Rodgers about the Jets, Rodgers went on a "25-minute diatribe" about their running game when he was there. https://t.co/ILcJBtMvAu

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This wasn’t just about poor stats—it was about trust and execution. Despite having explosive playmakers, the Jets’ run game consistently faltered, ranking near the bottom of the league. For Rodgers, who thrives in precision-based systems, the chaotic structure around him became a major source of irritation and disbelief.

Behind the polite exit, tensions ran deepRodgers kept things diplomatic at the mic. “I mean, gratitude, honestly,” he said. “It’s been the best two years of my life.” Jets owner Woody Johnson responded in kind: “The experiment was a good experiment, it just didn’t work out… I have a lot of respect for Aaron Rodgers.” But behind closed doors, emotions were clearly running high.

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According to Rodgers’ inner circle, he flew cross-country expecting a proper meeting with Jets brass—only to be dismissed in “20 to 25 seconds.” The Jets later denied that claim, telling NFL insider Tom Pelissero they had a “different view” of what happened. Regardless, the disconnect speaks volumes. Rodgers may be chasing a fresh start in Pittsburgh, but his blistering remarks make it clear: New York left more scars than smiles.