The reigning MVP has always been a dominant force in the field. In his youth, it was his raw athleticism. In his prime, his skills, arm, and aim were the powerful weapons in his arsenal. Aaron Rodgers has been a force of nature on the field in all his years of play. However, the quarterback has been on a slightly more enigmatic tangent lately. He has spoken about esoteric thoughts on podcasts and entanglement with mind-altering substances.
While the player has become older, The Green Bay Packers quarterback still remains one of the most dominant players on the field. However, his youthful weapons are not the only powerful weapons he has now. He holds another card in the winning hand that helps him dominate on the field.
Aaron Rodgers and his Secret Weapon
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It is no secret that Aaron Rodgers lives his life out loud. With a different lifestyle that he follows, Rodgers has no shame or care in admitting what he does in his downtime. With psychedelic usage, an alternate diet, and interesting ways of recovery, one might think that Rodgers has some secrets. However, his secret weapon transcends materialistic belongings.
He spoke about his most reliant weapon in the twilight of his career. While he spoke about his shortcomings in his later seasons, he spoke about what drives him now. Via Men’s Health, Rodgers said, “MY MIND IS a weapon now. I don’t run as well as I used to, or as frequently. And I can still move around, get outta some things. But I definitely win the game more now with my mind. (Before, when he was asked about how he recovers after a game, he laughed and asked, “Physically or mentally?)” While Rodgers’ secret weapon is one that he holds dear, it is one that is feared by the rest of the league.
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The fear of Rodgers’ weapon
Rodgers has been a terrifying quarterback to play against and the league knows it. There have been players who have come forward and stated the mental prowess Rodgers plays with is unbelievable. Even star players like Bobby Wagner went on to speak about how playing against Rodgers is like playing chess.
The quarterback might be entering the twilight years of his career, but there is no doubt that Rodgers is still as sharp, maybe even sharper. The only question that remains is how well will Rodgers use his weapon to campaign for the playoffs and the championship.
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