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I don't know, rock. There's obviously a huge difference between rehabbing to get back to QBing in the NFL at his age, versus being able to climb up to his mountain lodge on Mt. Kilimanjaro. Just don't see him having the urge to go through it all again, but as we all know, AR is just...different.
With the contract he has the Jets should hope he retires.
Better to rip this band aid off sooner rather than later.
I mean, I think he is a guy that saw this situation before outside looking in and was happy, lucky and relieved to get him out of the building, considering all the baggage that came with his greatness.
There is no way to tell if Rogers would have torn his Achilles had he remained with Packers. It was just one of those plays and unfortunately it happened when Roger's was working with the Jets.
I am ok with being the guy to wish Aaron some rest in his retirement. It's over IMO. Hard Knocks *was* fun and entertaining.
Yes, Marino was right back to his pre-injury level of agility and speed.
Trending genius with the way Jordan Love looked.
Got be a little lucky teams are willing to pay for his cast offs. Rodgers and Devonte Adams trades should set them up for the next 5 years.
I think the desire will be there for sure and hope he does. Its a hard road back from a brutal injury at that age though. Wish him well in that.
Worked out pretty well for them. However, it's kind of a lose-lose. Packers only get a 2nd rounder for him now, instead of the 1st they would have gotten if he played 65% of the season.
maybe both but it was time to move on from both sides. Also that turf at Metlife is supposedly awful
#42 and 2024 2nd Rd pick which could potentially be another Top 40-50 pick is the real teeth of the trade. Moving down 2 spots in the 1st, moving from 170 to 200+ didn't impact the Jets much but those two 2nd Rd picks which are a little hard to see when you first look at the trade, then the cap hits and financial impact will be felt beyond this season.
Paying off this year for the Packers.
This is the pick they tried to trade away for Chase Claypool.
Yes, it was still valid when the Steelers opted to take the Bears 2nd.
Are you kidding? They got a 1st and 2nd for a 39 year old QB who was obviously on the downside of his career then add in the cap saving of his albatross of a contract?
They got a first round pick swap . . . not a straight up first round pick.
Yeah, they lose the first but if Rodgers was remotely what they hoped he'd be, it'd have been a late first. Now with Wilson, it's quite possible the Jets aren't near what they could have been and it could be a high second round pick. The real question is how close the compensation still really remains from what it could have been.
They just beat a top 3 AFC team with Wilson....twice. Their defense is elite, RBs elite, elite WR - even if Wilson is mediocre they could still be a playoff team. Super Bowl is definitely a pipe dream but playoffs are very realistic.
The Steve Smith Football Life episode confirms this. I'd be surprised if Arog checks out on this note.
Kind of reminds me of Mariano Rivera. He tore his acl shagging fly balls in what was expected to be his last season. He almost immediately said he was coming back one more year and didn't want it to end like that.
Well this is….something I guess.
Maybe they should have rules about being close to 40 & playing in the NFL. I hear that can be bad for ligaments & bones as well.
I'm not saying it's not a legit issue. I just thought it was a bit disingenuous of the NFLPA to use a 39 year old who got caught in an awkward sack as an example of why change was needed.Well this is….something I guess.
Maybe they should have rules about being close to 40 & playing in the NFL. I hear that can be bad for ligaments & bones as well.
It is a legitimate issue that doesn't have anything to do with Rodgers' injury.
The data indisputably shows that fewer injuries occur playing on natural grass than playing on synthetic turf. If the NFL cared more about player health than money, it would mandate natural grass fields in every stadium. Obviously, the league prioritizes money over player health.
It is a complete joke that some NFL stadiums with synthetic turf temporarily replace that turf with natural grass to host soccer matches but then revert to synthetic turf for football season.
Career aside, I feel bad for anyone that has to rehab from a torn Achilles - it's not just a tough injury for football, but for everyday life.
What makes ya say that?
