Can Aaron Rodgers stage a miraculous comeback this season? This question is on the minds of almost every football enthusiast, especially New York Jets and A-Rod fans. Whether he will return or not, everyone is praying for his speedy recovery, including Pat McAfee.
The future Hall of Famer Rodgers, was sacked in the first quarter of his debut game with the Green Gang last month while playing against the Buffalo Bills. His Achilles tear, caused unintentionally by Bills’ Leonard Floyd, forced Rodgers out of the future games until his complete recovery. Following surgery, A-Rod once stated that he “will rise yet again.” Since then, fans have been eagerly waiting for his comeback. But when will the gray-bearded man return? Perhaps former NFL punter Pat McAfee may have the answer.
Aaron Rodgers is going to return soon?
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Pat McAfee shared an insightful analysis of Aaron Rodgers’ potential comeback during a recent episode of “The Pat McAfee Show.” Most recently, the 39-year-old quarterback was seen attending Jets games at MetLife Stadium, one with the Kansas City Chiefs and the other with the Philadelphia Eagles. However, a significant difference was observed in his condition after the surgery and between the Chiefs and Eagles games. Rodgers was spotted using crutches at the Chiefs game. But, in the following week at the Jets game, he could throw a football easily without any crutches or support just before the game’s kick-off.
Observing this, ESPN’s host Pat McAfee commented, responding to Rodgers’ haters, “He looks a lot more casual than we could have ever imagined. There’s still 12 more weeks of the Season time, three four weeks in a month, there’s three months left, he’s one month out, there we can safely assume and we’ll ask him tomorrow that one month from now he might be in a position where he can take a few snaps and get the ball out.”
Ever since Rodgers was ruled out of the games, his haters wanted him not to come back. However, McAfee’s analysis of the legendary QB’s potential miraculous recovery might surely shatter the haters’ wishes.
The punter also emphasized that if Rodgers returned, he would likely lead the team to the playoffs. And their defense would improve. Now the question arises, will he be returning soon? What do medical experts say?
Rodgers’ early comeback can further increase problems for him!
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Medical experts believe that if Aaron Rodgers makes a comeback too soon or puts pressure on his foot before making a complete recovery, it could be more dangerous for him. Therefore, they suggest that without a full recovery, Rodgers shouldn’t have the green light to play. This likely indicates a season-ending update for him. However, there are some suggestions that if A-Rod’s body miraculously recovers before time, he might rejoin the team this season.
Furthermore, another report has been circulating online, sparking debates and concerns that Rodgers’ age or any personal fault isn’t the reason behind his injury. Sports injury experts propose that the artificial turf in stadiums like MetLife is a significant contributor to most player injuries. Ironically, most stadiums use turf to reduce the risk of serious injuries and sprains.
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In light of the case of the four-time MVP. The NFL Players Association has called on the league to convert all playing fields to natural grass. As it can be useful in providing a safer playing surface for the athletes. With so many injuries happening left and right, it feels the right thing to do. What are your thoughts?
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