Dennis Waszak Jr.., Author at Daily Hampshire Gazette

New York Jets' quarterback Aaron Rodgers poses with a jersey after a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, April 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Rodgers hopes to help Jets add to ‘lonely’ Super Bowl trophy

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressApril 26, 2023

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers watched old Super Bowl highlights on VHS tapes as a kid, dreaming about someday starring in his own.He heard all about Joe Namath’s famous guarantee and saw the footage of the New York Jets shocking the football…

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game Dec. 23, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. Rodgers is leaving behind his brilliant legacy in Green Bay and heading to the bright lights — and massive expectations — of the Big Apple. The New York Jets agreed on a deal Monday, April 24, 2023, to acquire the four-time NFL MVP from the Packers, according to a person with knowledge of the trade. The...

AP source: Jets agree on deal to acquire Aaron Rodgers

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressApril 24, 2023

New York Giants' Daniel Jones is seen before an NFL wild card football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Giants’ Jones changing narrative, silencing his critics

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressJanuary 17, 2023

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson sits on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford. Zach Wilson has been benched by the New York Jets and will be replaced by Mike White as the starter Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Coach Robert Saleh announced the decision Wednesday, Nov. 23, after evaluating and discussing the situation with his assistants. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Jets bench Zach Wilson, Mike White to start vs. Bears

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressNovember 23, 2022

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) celebrates with wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) after Meyers scored a touchdown against the New York Jets during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Belichick passes Halas, Patriots beat Jets 22-17

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressOctober 30, 2022

New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) celebrates his interceptiopn on Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Denver. The New York Jets won 16-9. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Surging Jets look to end 12-game skid vs. rival Patriots

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressOctober 28, 2022October 28, 2022

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17), center, warms-up before a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Bills rule AFC East, with Dolphins, Jets, Patriots far behind

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressSeptember 1, 2022

New York Jets' Zach Wilson walks on the sidelines after he is taken off the field following an injury during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Jets QB Zach Wilson having knee surgery Tuesday in LA

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressAugust 14, 2022

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 31-yard field goal during overtime in the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Bengals top Chiefs 27-24 in OT to clinch Super Bowl trip

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressJanuary 30, 2022

New York Jets' Bryce Hall, left, tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Antonio Brown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Brown walks away from Bucs; Brady rallies team past Jets

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. Associated PressJanuary 2, 2022