Aaron Rodgers was almost ready, but the Jets were not.
No, Aaron Rodgers, is not an alien. The Jets quarterback anticipated a return before the end of the season despite his terrible injury to his Achilles tendon in the first game. This crazy scenario won't happen.
Especially because the Jets are officially eliminated from the playoff race.
“All this time I was hoping that we were still in the race for the playoffs,” he explained on the Pat McAffee Show Tuesday. “Because it wasn't realistic to think that I would be 100% during the regular season. I think it is possible to reach 100% in the next three to four weeks. But I'm not there right now.
So without being 100%, the debate was about the desire to play. It wasn't a problem for me. […] If I was 100% today, I would definitely push to play. »
Aaron Rodgers not thinking about retirement
Now it’s time for a more peaceful and total healing.
“I am happy with my progress. There would have been a debate if the Jets had been in the playoff race. Now, with no deadline to return, we can obviously be as reasonable as necessary.”
The appointment is therefore given in 2024 for the quarterback who turned 40 at the beginning of December. For one last dance? Apparently not.
” I do not believe. I have the impression that by arriving here, I rediscovered my passion for this sport. Everything has been amazing here. I wanted to stay at least two years. I think this year is a bit of a lost year since I only played a few snaps. I was not able to show what I am capable of, and what we are capable of collectively. I don't think next season will be my last. »
