Like everyone else following the New York Jets, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is waiting for the team to fill the head coaching and general manager vacancies. His future may depend on the outcome.

Rodgers made his first public comments Thursday after the Jets' season ended, briefly discussing his future during an exit meeting with the team's owners. He sounds like incoming leadership, rather than owner Woody Johnson, will decide whether he returns in 2025.

"I think everyone understands that it's going to be up to the general manager, the coaches and myself and whether we want to dance together or whether that's not possible," said Rodgers, whose relationship with Johnson has appeared strained at times.

The Jets have interviewed and requested interviews with no fewer than 33 candidates for both positions during their far-reaching search process.

On Thursday morning, they spoke with Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, the 11th known candidate to interview for the head coaching job. They also plan to interview Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slovik on Thursday.

Friday's schedule includes Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, sources said. As a rule, all interviews must be conducted virtually. On Monday, they can begin in-person interviews with season-ending coaches.

Their general manager search began a month ago and included interviews with 15 candidates. They are expected to narrow down the scope of the second round of interviews. In theory, they could make the hire by early next week, which would put the new general manager in position for the next round of coaching interviews.

Smith and Flores are among six candidates with full-time NFL head coaching experience. The others are Ron Rivera, Rex Ryan, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph.

The Jets are looking to replace coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas, both of whom were fired after a 5-12 season.

The new regime's first priority will be deciding whether to move on with Rodgers, 41, who reiterated that he is still considering retirement. After undergoing Achilles surgery, Rodgers started every game and passed for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

Rodgers described two exit meetings — one with Johnson and another with team vice president Christopher Johnson and team president Jaime Elhay. Speaking of the latter meeting, Rogers said he made "constructive" suggestions for team operations on everything from travel to cafeteria food.

“What struck me was that the meeting with Christopher and Jaime was centered around that,” Rogers said. "The meeting with Woody was more about the future of the team, different things."

Rodgers also expressed his gratitude to his former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, who is looking for a job after his contract with the Dallas Cowboys expires. “What a great basketball coach,” he said. “I think what he’s done this year with so many injuries is amazing.”

The Jets have not requested an interview with McCarthy, who has spoken with the Chicago Bears and is expected to be interviewed by the New Orleans Saints.

On the McAfee show, Rogers also discussed the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Rogers, who owns a home in Malibu, Calif., said his house was unscathed, but his friend wasn't so lucky. He said the emotional impact of the disaster won't affect his view on his decision to retire.

“Listen, I’ve sat in a cave in Nowheresville, Oregon, and I’ve been in countless ayahuasca ceremony circles,” he said. "So, I've done a lot of thinking over the years and made some good adjustments to my perspective. Other than being heartbreaking, it doesn't change my perspective."