?That Was His Fault?: Shannon Sharpe Accuses Aaron Rodgers as the Culprit Behind His Own Achilles Injury

As one of the greatest NFL tight ends, Shannon Sharpe knows about game rules and strategies? And this time, the retired Denver Broncos star unleashes his raw opinion on Aaron Rodgers‘ injury. He feels that the New York Jets setting QB should be held accountable for his own Achilles injury.

Following Aaron Rodgers’ absence from the team, QB Zach Wilson had to face pressure on the field that ultimately led him to get benched on Monday. In a recent conversation with Chad Johnson, Shannon Sharpe revealed that if there’s anyone to blame for Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles injury, it’s himself. See how Shannon Sharpe reasons his statement.?

Shannon Sharpe blames Aaron Rodgers for his own Achilles injury

The Jets suffered their sixth loss this season in their last game against the Buffalo Bills on Monday. And as Aaron Rodgers continues to sit out of the game in recovery of his injured Achilles tendon, Shannon Sharpe spoke his mind on the Nightcap with Unc and Ocho. He blamed the Super Bowl champion for his injury saying, “That was his fault. It was a three-step drop.“

In his first game with the Jets against the Bills, Aaron Rodgers was sacked by Bills edge rusher Leonard Floyd in the first quarter during his third dropback to pass on his first drive. Shannon Sharpe explained to Chad Johnson that Aaron Rodgers looked to his right and tried to go all the way backside, giving Leonard Floyd an opportunity to sack him. He fell and tried to get up but couldn’t as the medical team carted him off to the locker room.?

Aaron Rodgers’ absence is giving Zach Wilson a hard time with the Jets

Since Aaron Rodgers left the field in Week 1, QB Zach Wilson has been suffering a dreary season. After the Jets lost to the Bills on Monday, he was demoted to third-string quarterback as Tim Boyle takes his place for the upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins. Aaron Rodgers feels that he is partly responsible for Wilson’s demotion as he admits that he is filled with “some personal guilt around the whole thing.”

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As for Aaron Rodgers coming back on the field, he gives his fans an estimate that he would return to the game in a few weeks. He said on The Pat McAfee Show, “I’ve said that I’d love to be trending towards practicing by my birthday.” The NFL veteran will turn 40 on December 2 and fans are hoping they’ll see the legend back on the field during the game against the Washington Commanders on December 24.?

Meanwhile, the Jets prepare to face the Miami Dolphins in their next matchup at MetLife Stadium. Tim Boyle will begin his play as the team’s QB starting in the upcoming NFL’s first Black Friday game.?

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