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The return of Aaron Rodgers, the arrival of Caleb Williams and a hot seat in Dallas – we look at some of the biggest storylines heading into the 2024 NFL season…

Let’s try this again, shall we? The New York Jets entered the 2023 campaign purring with long-lost hutzpah, gleaming with postseason potential behind their top tier defense, cast of young talent and, of course, the four-time MVP quarterback they had acquired from the Green Bay Packers.

Those hopes would fade four plays into the opening game of the season as Aaron Rodgers suffered a year-ending Achilles injury, paving the way for a season of Zach Wilson-spearheaded disappointment. The Jets finished the 2023 campaign 7-10 to extend the NFL’s longest active losing streak while continuing their wait on a return to the Super Bowl for the first time since defeating Don Shula’s Baltimore Colts in January 1969.

But Rodgers is back, albeit at the age of 40, to pull the strings to an offense blessed with young talent in running back Breece Hall and star receiver Garrett Wilson, having also added veteran wideout Mike Williams and upgraded the offensive line with tackles Tyron Smith, Morgan Moses and first-round rookie Olu Fashanu. Despite the team’s troubles, the Jets still ranked third in EPA/play last season. If Rodgers can orchestrate something close to a top 10 offense, a long-awaited return to the playoffs could be in sight.