New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers nonetheless appears good and nonetheless holds grudges.
Rodgers made his debut for the Steelers on Sunday in a street recreation towards the New York Jets, his former crew. New York cut Rodgers this offseason after he posted a 6-12 beginning file in two seasons with the membership.
The 41-year-old QB obtained his revenge on Sunday, main the Steelers to a 34-32 victory. In his postgame information convention, he made certain to let reporters understand how he felt concerning the win.
Aaron Rodgers admits it felt nice to beat Jets
“I used to be comfortable to beat everyone related to the Jets,” Rodgers mentioned when requested how he felt about beating his former crew.
In March, Jets proprietor Woody Johnson mentioned he, new head coach Aaron Glenn and new common supervisor Darren Mougey agreed to chop Rodgers.
Rodgers has mentioned the decision “shocked” him. He then defined he was stunned the Jets made him fly again out to their facility as a substitute of telling him of his launch over a cellphone name. The Jets might’ve proven extra respect to Rodgers, however on the time, it appeared like the correct selection for the crew.
Rodgers suffered a season-ending proper Achilles damage in his first season with the crew. When wholesome, he underwhelmed. The four-time MVP accomplished a below-average 62.9% of his passes for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 18 video games with the Jets.
Unsurprisingly, many have advised the longer term Corridor of Famer is washed up. Pair that along with his bitterness concerning the Jets releasing him, and that could be giving Rodgers loads of motivation this season.
That was obvious in his wonderful efficiency on Sunday. Rodgers completed 22-of-30 passing for 244 yards and 4 TDs towards the Jets.
Rodgers has already indicated the 2025 season will likely be his last. On his manner out, he nonetheless needs to settle some scores. He began Sunday with the Jets.
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