New York Jets Introduce Quarterback Aaron Rodgers
FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY - (L-R) New York Jets team president Hymie Elhai, team owner Christopher Johnson, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, team owner Woody Johnson, and head coach Robert Saleh pose during an introductory press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey. Elsa/Getty Images

Aaron Rodgers is followed by controversy everywhere he goes, but he just won over a significant critic by just doing his off-season job.

New York Jets legend Joe Klecko was previously not sold on the idea of having Rodgers on his former team, saying the four-time NFL MVP has a bad attitude toward younger players. He explained that the locker room was a great place for everyone during his time, and he and his teammates were getting along well.

Klecko is now singing a different tune and believes the 39-year-old Rodgers has overcome the generational gap and showing himself as a capable leader.

"He's ingratiated the rest of the team, and he's out there teaching guys. He's doing the things that you see a Tom Brady do," he said during an appearance at ESPN Radio's "The Jake Asman" show.

"I think he's going to be a big surprise for everybody in New York."

Garrett Wilson attests to Rodgers' greatness

One of the young players in the Jets lineup is wide receiver, Garrett Wilson.

The 22-year-old, Rodgers and the rest of the team recently had a training camp, and Wilson said being in the presence of the legendary quarterback already feels like a tutorial on how to be great.

"Being on the same page with the dude that's slinging you the ball is - if you take your job seriously and you're a receiver, tight end or running back - it's really valuable," Wilson said to USA Today.

"I didn't really know how much went into being great. Being around him, I can see that now."

Team chemistry will be first tested on August 3 as the Jets take on the Cleveland Brown in the preseason.