Aaron Rodgers or Lamar Jackson ? Entering the 2024 season, which quarterback is capable of competing on an equal footing with Patrick Mahomes? With Joe Burrow of the Bengals having a winning record versus the QB of the Chiefs, Kimberley Martin would select him with the first overall pick and Lamar Jackson with her second choice. Surprisingly, though, radio icon Nick Russo would sooner stake his entire career on Aaron Rodgers than place a wager on Lamar Jackson to defeat Mahomes.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets is helped off the field after suffering an apparent injury after being sacked by Leonard Floyd #56 of the Buffalo Bills during a game at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Furthermore, Russo ranked Texas rookie CJ Stroud and Josh Allen ahead of Jackson. In an ESPN “Speed Debates” segment, he stated that despite having recently recovered from an injury, 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers is a greater potential than the Ravens quarterback and that, in a game that had to be won, he would still prefer the more experienced Jackson.
Comparison between Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson
In Russo’s opinion, Jackson is less successful and has less postseason experience than Rodgers and Allen. Stroud did not have time to explain himself. He is certain, though, that Jackson will not be able to hold a meaningful fight against Mahomes.
and with good cause. Throughout their careers, Mahomes and Jackson have squared off four times, with Mahomes coming out on top three times. Aaron Rodgers, on the other hand, has an amazing record throughout the course of his 18-year career. He has led the Packers to a Super Bowl triumph and won four MVP honors. Even though Rodgers may not be at the top of his career right now, Chris Russo would still rather have him than Jackson because of his plethora of big-game experience and track record of producing in the end of the game. In addition, Rodgers is currently a guy on a mission.
