Longtime New York Jets fans are all too familiar with the pain that comes from having a promising season derailed as soon as it started by a quarterback injury.
Twenty-four years to the day from when Vinny Testaverde’s ruptured Achilles in the season opener ruined the 1999 season for the Jets, the team announced Tuesday that Aaron Rodgers suffered the same season-ending injury just four plays into his debut with the team.
Two years later, a Patriots coming off a 5-11 season started 0-2 and then lost star QB Drew Bledsoe to an injury in a loss to the Jets. That opened the door for former sixth-round pick Tom Brady to take over and help launch a dynasty in New England. A healthy McMahon then led the Eagles to six straight wins but it wasn’t enough as they finished 10-6 and missed the playoffs.
The good feeling lasted less than a half as Testaverde tore his Achilles in the season-opener against New England. Rick Mirer took over and lost four of his first five starts before New York turned the team over to former undrafted free agent Ray Lucas. He won three of four starts to end the season but it wasn’t nearly enough to save Atlanta’s season or coach Dan Reeves’ job.
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