Legendary Jets QB Aaron Rodgers Provides Hilarious 7-Phrase Response to Retirement Rumors
The New York Jets ended the season with a win as Aaron Rodgers threw a season-high 4 landing passes in what is perhaps the final recreation of his legendary profession. The Jets hosted the Dolphins with no hopes of constructing it to the playoffs, however Rodgers and Co. performed for the fitting to finish the season on the fitting word.
Sunday was the primary time in Rodgers’ profession that he threw an interception on the primary play of the sport, however Week 18 was outlined by its highlights. Rodgers grew to become the fifth participant in NFL historical past with 500 regular-season landing passes, becoming a member of Tom Brady (649 landing passes), Drew Brees (571), Peyton Manning (539) and Brett Favre (508). He additionally joined Manning (244 video games) as the one participant to achieve 500 regular-season landing passes in fewer than 250 profession video games (248).
The 41-year-old left the gridiron with Davante Adams and went on to deal with the media amid speculations and studies about his future.
Aaron Rodgers Reacts to Retirement Experiences
On Sunday, NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport reported that a number of folks near Rodgers are making ready for this to be the ultimate recreation of his NFL profession. Rodgers’ current feedback additionally hinted that he could also be nearing the top of his enjoying days.
When requested if Week 18 might be his last NFL recreation, Rodgers just lately responded, “Yeah, in fact.”
“This recreation has given me rather a lot,” Rodgers mentioned. “I’ve given rather a lot again to it, and I’m grateful for it. I gained’t be interested by that on recreation day. I’ll simply be having fun with this. I’m making an attempt to remain within the second, however, in fact, it’s been an extended profession,” Rodgers added.
“I’m actually pleased with what I’ve been capable of be part of, what I’ve been capable of accomplish, and I’m additionally wanting ahead to a pleasant psychological and bodily relaxation,” he went on.
A reporter requested Rodgers about Rapoport’s report after the Jets’ 32-20 win over the Dolphins.
“Folks mentioned they had been near me?” Rodgers joked, dropping a “Tropic Thunder” reference.
Rodgers went on to make clear that he doesn’t have a relationship with Rapoport, emphasizing how he likes to maintain issues inside a small group of confidants.
“I’m undecided who does that in my circle. Nevertheless it’s most likely no one that has talked to me in a short time, no offense to Ian.”
Rodgers Talks About Future With Jets
Rodgers additionally mentioned he’s grateful for his alternative with the Jets regardless that the group is greater than doubtless prepared to maneuver on from him.
“I’m simply extra resigned to the truth of the scenario,” Rodgers mentioned. “I feel there’s going to be change right here, and if I’m [not] part of the change, then I simply wish to be certain that all people is aware of I’ve nothing however gratitude for my time right here.”
He additionally supplied some perception into his decision-making course of getting into the offseason.
“I want a break mentally,” Rodgers advised reporters. “I don’t wish to decide till I’ve been capable of relaxation mentally and bodily … I simply want a break to refresh, put my ft within the sand, and see the place I’m at after that.
“March is free company. I don’t suppose we’re going to get that far as a result of there’s going to be a regime change right here with the GM after which I’ll both get a name or have a dialog and go from there.”
The four-time NFL MVP has struggled in his age-41 season. In keeping with PFN’s QB+ metric, Aaron Rodgers has been the Twenty fifth-best quarterback within the league with a 71.3 (C-) grade, getting into Week 18. He falls proper between Atlanta Falcons veteran Kirk Cousins and Tennessee Titans backup Mason Rudolph.
Given Rodgers additionally declined in 2022 (posting a D+ grade), one has to wonder if the veteran quarterback has something left.
