The New York Jets and Green Bay Packers have agreed to a trade for Aaron Rodgers. In an interview, Jets legend Joe Namath raves about the new addition.

The trade of Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets has sparked tremendous euphoria among the team’s supporters, which is shared by club icon Joe Namath.

In an interview with “ESPN”, the 79-year-old went into raptures when talking about Rodgers: “I’m a fan of his, man. […] He does things on the field that other quarterbacks just can’t do as consistently.”

Thinking it’s entirely plausible that New York will get another Super Bowl under Rodgers’ leadership, “Broadway Joe” said, “He absolutely has what it takes. He can pull this team up. He’s one of the best players – one of the greatest players – I’ve ever seen in my life. “

Without a title since 1969

Rodgers was also so strong because he combined mental toughness with athleticism and could “throw out of just about anybody,” the Hall of Famer said.

The Jets are seeking their first title with Rodgers since 1969. Back then, Namath had led the team from the “Big Apple” to its only Super Bowl to date.

Like Rodgers during his time in Green Bay, the 79-year-old wore number twelve, which has not been issued by the Jets since his retirement.

Rodgers “a true gentleman “

Before the trade, however, he had stated he would not stand in the way should Rodgers want to wear the number on the back.

The latter, however, had declared at his inaugural press conference on Wednesday that he would forgo the twelve.

Asked about that, Namath said, “I’m humbled and full of respect for what he did, I swear. Because I stand by what I said, ‘If we can get Aaron, I promise he can wear my number.’ He [Rodgers] is a true gentleman. “