After spending the last three months discussing a potential return to the New York Jets before the end of the season, Aaron Rodgers revealed that his push for a comeback has come to a halt. In a recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers explained that although he would aim to play if he were 100 percent recovered from his torn Achilles, he hasn"t reached that point yet. The Jets were officially eliminated from playoff contention last Sunday, prompting Rodgers to shift his focus toward the future.
Rodgers mentioned that he envisions himself playing for the Jets beyond the 2024 season. He expressed a renewed passion and love for the game since joining the team, emphasizing his positive experience. Despite this season being somewhat of a setback due to his limited playing time, Rodgers doesn"t see next year as his final one.
Aaron Rodgers doesn't plan for 2024 to be his final NFL season. https://t.co/40rQciXqvO
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Acknowledging the need for the Jets to “reload a little bit," Rodgers believes in the talent on both sides of the field and has confidence in head coach Robert Saleh, offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, and General Manager Joe Douglas. He expressed optimism about the team"s future, likening their current situation to the proverbial “night is always darkest before the dawn."
While the 2023 season didn"t unfold as hoped, with the Jets falling short of their rise to prominence, Rodgers anticipates an exciting journey ahead in 2024. The team will be looking to rebuild and make a strong comeback under the leadership of their key personnel.
