New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers sat out necessary minicamp earlier this offseason, making a minor stir within the NFL neighborhood.
Whereas he created an excuse for himself, lots felt he ought to’ve attended, particularly since he’s the chief of the Jets’ offense and hasn’t gotten many reps along with his teammates resulting from his Achilles harm in Week 1 of final season.
Coaching camp started for the group on Tuesday, and now the query is whether or not Rodgers will play in its preseason video games.
Former Jets basic supervisor Mike Tannenbaum stated on ESPN’s “NFL Live” that Rodgers must play within the group’s exhibition contests to be able to actually expertise being again to full soccer actions following his devastating harm final September.
“Hell no, you don’t put Aaron Rodgers out there until it’s time for real games.” 👀 @Realrclark25 and @RealTannenbaum disagree on if Aaron Rodgers ought to play within the preseason 🤔 pic.twitter.com/A0lNpMBgdH
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Tannenbaum added that doing so is additional necessary as a result of New York will begin the common season on the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers in Week 1 on “Monday Night Football.”
However former participant Ryan Clark disagreed and made an analogy to rationing cologne when he was in highschool.
“Hell no, you don’t put Aaron Rodgers out there until it’s time for real games,” Clark stated.
Rodgers was traded to the Jets final offseason after he was the face of the Inexperienced Bay Packers since 2008 when he took over below heart after Brett Favre left, and thus he has gotten only a few reps along with his offensive teammates.
As well as, the Jets have a few new faces this 12 months on offense, corresponding to vast receiver Mike Williams and offensive sort out Tyron Smith.
Getting off to a powerful begin might be of paramount significance for Rodgers and the Jets, particularly given how loaded the AFC is.
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