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Aaron Rodgers has become a controversial figure over the past several years.
He has been criticized by many due to his off-field comments and beliefs, criticism that has started to attack his on-field abilities and performance.
Rodgers only played in one game for the New York Jets last season due to his Achilles tear, which has led some to believe that his productive playing days are over.
This might be a commonly-held belief to some fans and analysts, but not Greg Jennings, who pledged his support of Rodgers in a recent segment of The Carton Show.
Jennings said, “I’ve played with this man. You can’t tell me a quarterback in this league that has a sharper mind playing football than Aaron Rodgers.”
“I’ve played with this man. You can’t tell me a quarterback in this league that has a sharper mind playing football than Aaron Rodgers.”
— @GregJennings pic.twitter.com/0UhuqbZ1i0
— The Carton Show (@TheCartonShow) May 24, 2024
Jennings still believes that Rodgers’ mind is the best in football, which should help carry him through and still play well in the 2024 season, assuming he is fully healthy from his injury.
The Jets have been in a playoff drought for more than a decade, the longest active streak in the NFL.
Having Rodgers under center gives them a better shot at making the playoffs than they did without him, as many have indicated that the Jets are a quarterback away from making some serious postseason noise.
Fans across the NFL will get a chance to watch Rodgers and the Jets in action in 2024, as they have a franchise-record six primetime games on the docket this year.
Will Rodgers be able to put on a show that’s worthy of these primetime slots?
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