Aaron Rodgers says ‘something is feasible’ when pressed if he’s eyeing a return to the Jets this season in first interview since Achilles rupture

Aaron Rodgers has stated the 24 hours following his Achilles harm one of many hardest all through his life, however has refused to surrender hope on a spectacular return – maybe even one this season. 

He joined The Pat McAfee Show in his first media look since pre-Monday Night time Soccer. 

‘There’s been some guys with some fascinating timetables on Achilles returns,’ Rodgers stated concerning his timetable. 

When pressed as as to whether he was someway focusing on a comeback for the 2023 NFL season, Rodgers stated; ‘I am not going to take any of these statements, I do not suppose that is truthful to myself.’

However when requested by former Packers teammate, if it is a chance, he replied; ‘I believe as Kevin Garnett stated, something is feasible.’

Aaron Rodgers admitted he had one of the crucial attempting 24-hour intervals following the harm

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers underwent surgical procedure for his torn Achilles tendon on Wednesday in L.A.

Whereas the Jets starter was in a decided temper Friday, that was removed from his actuality on Monday evening. 

‘Monday was a tremendous day to begin,’ Rodgers informed McAfee. ‘Wonderful evening working on the sphere with the flag it was electrical. After which it was one of many hardest 24-hour stretches I’ve had in my life. 

‘Lot of disappointment, numerous tears, numerous darkish frustration and angel – all of the gamut of feelings however then the solar rose the following day. I discovered myself in L.A. and had surgical procedure Wednesday and since then I have been feeling higher.’

Rodgers detailed that he knew straight away what had occurred to him on the fourth snap and put to mattress any doubt that he is coming again to the Jets, or at full capability. As a substitute, he’s intent on doing so with a vengeance. 

‘What I might wish to say is, give me the doubts. Give me the doubts, give me the timetables. Give me all of the belongings you suppose can, ought to or will occur as a result of all I would like is that one little additional p.c of inspiration, that is all I would like.

‘Give me your doubts, give me your prognostications after which watch what I do.’

Rodgers did admit his age made issues a bit of extra complicated however naturally, rebuked options he could not overcome what’s in entrance of him. 

‘Simply because any person has never completed it a sure method, does not imply it isn’t doable. 

The quarterback sustained the harm getting sacked by Leonard Floyd minutes into the sport

‘I positively have some odds stacked in opposition to me primarily based on age. However, I prefer it. Stack all the chances up in opposition to me and see what occurs.’

The four-time NFL MVP additionally took the time to thank the ‘astronomical quantity’ of people that reached out to him. 

‘That was an enormous assist, truthfully,’ he informed McAfee. ‘I believe I shed simply as many tears concerning the help and the good messages than simply the disappointment of what occurred. So, massive because of everybody.’

Rodgers has been researching distinctive methodologies to heal his Achilles and talked about he’s trying additional into the idea that frequency created by dolphins when lovemaking can have therapeutic properties for the human physique. 

He did verify to McAfee that Ayahuasca won’t be a part of his rehabilitation program. 

The 39-year-old admitted earlier this week he was ‘completely heartbroken’ after being dominated out for the season simply 4 snaps into his New York profession.

As Floyd sacked the four-time MVP, Rodgers’ foot bought caught within the synthetic turf at MetLife Stadium and his Achilles snapped – requiring the QB to be helped off the sphere after which carted to the locker room.

Rodgers’ harm sparked fast hypothesis over whether or not the Jets would look to usher in one other veteran quarterback to fill the outlet left by the four-time MVP.

As a substitute, Jets coach Robert Saleh has made it clear that the crew is placing its religion in backup, and 2021 No. 2 total choose, Zach Wilson because the beginning quarterback.