### Aaron Rodgers and Robert Saleh Address Cadence Controversy Following Jets' Loss to Broncos

In the aftermath of the New York Jets' narrow 10-9 loss to the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium, quarterback Aaron Rodgers sought to clarify any perceived misunderstanding with head coach Robert Saleh regarding the team's offensive pre-snap penalties. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, drew significant attention, particularly concerning whether Rodgers' cadence was a factor in the five false starts.

During his weekly appearance on the "Pat McAfee Show" on Tuesday, Rodgers explained his perspective on the issue, highlighting his extensive experience with varying cadences throughout his career. "I think the question may have been posed in a way that might not have been exactly what was said," Rodgers mentioned. He underlined that their practice sessions incorporate everything they execute during games, emphasizing that their offside infractions were an anomaly.

"It was one of those games where we just jumped offsides five times. Before that, we had one false start in three games and nobody complained about the cadence," Rodgers noted. "In order for it to be a weapon, we gotta stay onsides."

Reflecting on the penalties post-game, Saleh had said, "We gotta figure it out," pondering whether the team was ready to handle various cadences. Saleh acknowledged that cadence had not been problematic during training camp but recognized the need to address it given the recent setbacks.

When prompted about Saleh's suggestion that the Jets might need to dial back on cadence complexities, Rodgers suggested alternative solutions. "That's one way to do it," he said. "The other way is to hold them accountable."

Rodgers dismissed any criticism directed towards Saleh or offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett regarding the issue. "I don't know why Robert would get any or even Hackett, nobody deserves any crap for that except for the players," Rodgers asserted. "It's again another talking point for outside the building."

Saleh later downplayed the notion of significant changes to their cadence strategy, reinforcing their commitment to their operational procedures. "We're always going to push the envelope with cadence, always, but with regards to operation—getting in and out of the huddle, getting to the line of scrimmage—there's a communication that's being had," Saleh explained. "Our operation had been good up until yesterday."

Both Rodgers and Saleh expressed confidence that the issues observed during the game were fixable, and they remain dedicated to honing their strategies moving forward.