We Can Pod It Out 182: Dig It

So, how about that Aaron Rodgers debut? Oof. Getting out of the Mets game and finding out that’s how it went… a strange time. According to data from Stathead, there are 17 non-quarterbacks who have thrown more passes for the Jets than Rodgers’ single attempt before getting hurt. And here they are! 12: Tom Tupa (punter, 1999-2001) 7: Dick Christy (halfback, 1961-63); Brad Smith (wide receiver, 2006-10) 4: Jeremy Kerley (wide receiver, 2011-17); Jim Turner (kicker, 1964-70) 3: Josh Cribbs (wide receiver, 2013); Matt Snell (fullback, 1964-72); Al Toon (wide receiver, 1985-92) 2: Louie Aguiar (punter, 1991-93); Richie Anderson (fullback, 1993-2002); Leon Johnson (running back, 1997-2000); LaMont Jordan (running back, 2001-04); Braden Mann (punter, 2020-22); Curtis Martin (running back, 1998-2005); Steve O’Neal (punter, 1969-72); Bilal Powell (running back, 2011-19); Chuck Ramsey (punter, 1977-84) Aguiar, Anderson, Christy, Johnson, and Jordan were unable to register a completion, with Aguiar, Johnson, and Jordan all getting picked off once. Snell also threw an interception, the only other one of this group to do so. Only three of these players threw for touchdowns: Smith, the former Mizzou quarterback, had one, while Tupa hurled two TD passes and both of Martin’s attempts turned into six points. Just the other day, Bill Belichick rememberred Tupa’s exploits from Cleveland, but he was very much there on the Jets sideline the day that the punter saved the day with his two TD passes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit willetspen.substack.com