What would a week in the NFL these days be without speculation about a possible lightning comeback from Aaron Rodgers? One thing seems certain: Aaron Rodgers obviously wants to play, no matter what the situation is with the New York Jets.
Head coach Robert Saleh confirmed this to reporters. “Aaron wants to play, that’s clear,” said the trainer. “That’s why he’s working so hard to get back. His desire to play, even when he’s not at 100 percent, is what drives him. He wants to get going but hasn’t been cleared yet and until that happens I won’t talk to anyone about it .”
It actually seems like Rodgers wants to take the risk of a quick comeback, even if the Jets are no longer in playoff contention. As “ESPN” reports, some teammates suspect that Rodgers just wants to return so that he can claim the fastest return after a ruptured Achilles tendon.
In the end, especially with a view to the coming season, the New York Jets should exercise common sense and put their superstar on ice.
NFL: Decision on Rodgers comeback on Wednesday
Whatever Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets decide, a final choice will be made no later than Wednesday. Then the 21-day training window ends for the quarterback, who is still on injured reserve. If he is not activated by then, he would remain on IR for the remainder of the season.
A circumstance that teammate DJ Reed, among others, recommends to him: “In my opinion, it makes no sense to return,” the cornerback told “ESPN” last Friday. “You’d better let your Achilles tendon heal and be 100 percent fit next year. In my opinion, it’s a high risk for little reward. You have to be smart, especially with this type of injury,” Reed has a very clear opinion on one possible comeback.