During his “Pat McAfee Show” appearance, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke about his rehab process and whether he plans to return
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is not what most people would call conventional. From his offseason “darkness retreat” to his well-documented use of ayahuasca, the Jets quarterback tends to go against the grain.
And in the aftermath of his season-ending Achilles injury, it seems that Rodgers’s recovery will also go against the grain.
Speaking Friday afternoon on the “Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers said that he has a “pretty damn good rehab plan” and that his recovery could “shock some people”. As for what his plan entails, he said he wants to keep what he has planned “close to the chest.”
Aaron Rodgers said he's putting together a 'pretty damn good rehab plan' and it will shock some people.
— Caroline Hendershot (@cghendy) September 15, 2023
Rodgers says he’s going to keep some of the recovery stages “close to the chest.”#Jets
— Nick Faria (@Nick_Faria1720) September 15, 2023
Rodgers confirmed he intends to come back and play in the future, welcoming doubters and saying that all he needs is “that one extra percent of inspiration.” He didn’t even rule out a shocking return in the current season, as he referenced Kevin Garnett’s iconic line “Anything is possible!” when asked about the possibility of returning in 2023-24.
Aaron Rodgers on his future on Pat McAfee: "Give me the doubts. Give me the timetables. Give me all the things you think can, should or will happen because all I need is that one little extra percent of inspiration. Give me your doubts. Give me your prognostications and then…
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) September 15, 2023
Aaron Rodgers on the idea of returning for the playoffs: "As Kevin Garnett said, anything is possible."
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) September 15, 2023
Rodgers also shot down rumors that claimed he had problems with the Jets asking their offensive linemen to cut block.
Aaron Rodgers cleared up the rumors that he doesn't like when the tackles cut. He said he has no issues when the tackles cut block.
— Caroline Hendershot (@cghendy) September 15, 2023
Regarding his role with the team for the rest of this season, Rodgers said he probably won’t be on the sidelines for a while, but in the meantime, he didn’t rule out the possibility of grabbing a headset in the press box.
Aaron Rodgers: "I assume I won't be on the sidelines for a while, but you never know if I get a headset in whatever box I'm in."
— Caroline Hendershot (@cghendy) September 15, 2023
Rodgers also said he misses the team and New York, stating he is “really looking forward to getting back there once I can travel.” Rodgers is currently in Los Angeles.
Aaron Rodgers: "I'm really looking forward to getting back there once I can travel… I miss the guys, I miss New York."
— Caroline Hendershot (@cghendy) September 15, 2023
Finally, Rodgers affirmed his confidence in Zach Wilson.
Aaron Rodgers: "I'm very confident in Zach and I think he's confident in himself too."
— Caroline Hendershot (@cghendy) September 15, 2023
Jets fans can catch Rodgers on “The Pat McAfee Show” every Tuesday. Rodgers confirmed that he plans to continue appearing on the show as scheduled.
