It looks like future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers is serious about returning to play for the New York Jets this season just a few months after tearing his Achilles.
He has reportedly returned to practice this week, and he has been targeting mid-December for a potential return.
Many have questioned the wisdom of coming back so soon, especially since the rehab from a torn Achilles can take up to a full year.
Dan Patrick says that while Rodgers’ comeback attempt is rooted in self-interest and not in the best interest of the Jets, if it works out, it could help serve as a model for how other athletes can come back faster from such an injury.
Dan reacts to Aaron Rodgers returning to football activity
“It’s about Aaron Rodgers, absolutely, but if it can help the #Jets, if it can help other athletes, fine.”#TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/1XjkbwHpmE
— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) November 30, 2023
While the medical science behind the recovery and rehab of a torn Achilles has improved over the years, it has only come so far, and it is still considered the most devastating injury an athlete can sustain, other than brain trauma.
Rodgers’ arrival brought a ton of excitement to the New York City area, as the Jets have been a long-suffering franchise that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2010 and hasn’t won a Super Bowl championship since the 1968 season.
The last time it had a truly elite quarterback was about half a century ago when Joe Namath was still a star on Broadway.
New York is currently 4-7 and seems to have almost no shot at making the playoffs, and it is starting to look like they aren’t as close to winning it all as it seemed in August.
Many knew their offensive line was subpar, but now it is becoming clear that they also need help at the skill positions to take the next step.
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