Posted on Sep 05
Jets' Aaron Rodgers expects greatness in comeback season: "I've done it before."
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Aaron Rodgers enters his 20th season with the New York Jets, expecting a memorable comeback after recovering from last season's Achilles injury.
Why it matters: As one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in NFL history, Rodgers's return to full health and high expectations for the season have fans and teammates eagerly anticipating his performance.
What's new: Rodgers will face the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, almost a year after his Achilles injury that sidelined him for the majority of the Jets' previous season.
Yes, but: Despite his impressive career achievements, including four MVP awards and a Super Bowl championship, Rodgers still feels the need to prove himself and strives for greatness each time he takes the field.
- Aaron Rodgers on his expectations: "I have a lot of pride in my performance, so when I take the field, I expect greatness because I've done it before."
What to watch: Observers will be closely monitoring Rodgers's mobility and ability to navigate the pocket, particularly given his recent recovery from the Achilles injury.
- Robert Saleh on Rodgers: "I think he's in a great place. Not just mentally, but physically he looks awesome."
What's next: The Jets have high expectations for the season and believe Rodgers is in an excellent mindset both mentally and physically. Coach Robert Saleh has praised his performance and professionalism.
The bottom line: With Rodgers fully recovered and motivated to prove himself, the Jets are looking to capitalize on his talent and leadership to achieve their Super Bowl aspirations.
- Rodgers on the Jets' potential: "I've always kind of played with something on my shoulder... Who would I need to prove it to? Just myself at this point."
Our thought bubble: Maintaining a tight-knit team and avoiding distractions will be crucial for the Jets' success.
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Rodgers emphasizes the need to focus solely on football and not get caught up in outside narratives or frustrations.
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Rodgers on team mindset: "We can't ride these waves of emotion or frustration or outside narratives or any of these things... We got to realize it's going to be a long season."
What's next: As the season kicks off, all eyes will be on Aaron Rodgers as he leads the Jets in pursuit of a successful comeback and championship contention.