Aaron Rodgers and Zach Wilson are establishing a relationship on and off the field. Ever since the franchise-altering trade that sent Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets just days before the 2023 NFL Draft, Rodgers and Wilson have been side by side. Days after the New York Jets season ended last winter (and well before they traded for Aaron Rodgers), Wilson was asked how he’d react if the organization signed a veteran quarterback, to which he replied, “I’m going to make that dude’s life hell in practice every day.” Aaron Rodgers recently responded to that statement.
Aaron Rodgers Responds To Zach Wilson’s Old Statement
Victor Barbosa published an article that highlighted Aaron Rodgers’ response:
During Rodgers’ introductory press conference in April, the four-time MVP said “He’s going to make my life hell in practice. I’m going to make his life heaven off the field.”
Both Rodgers and Wilson discussed their budding relationship on Friday and had nothing but positive things to say.
“great thing” for Wilson and that the former BYU Cougar still has a ceiling that is “unlimited.”
Rodgers turns 40 in December and is widely believed to be a one- or two-season experiment with Gang Green. Wilson will turn 24 in August.
New York selected Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and his first two pro seasons have been a major struggle. In 22 career games, he’s recorded a 55.2% completion percentage for 4,022 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and 18 interceptions with a 70.9 quarterback rating.
Even in a down season, Rodgers’ numbers last year were serviceable, especially considering the lack of offensive weapons he had during his final season with the Green Bay Packers. He finished with a 64.6% completion percentage with 3,695 passing yards, 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions for a 91.1 quarterback rating across 17 games.
Aaron Rodgers And Zach Wilson Seem To Be Getting Along
One of the most important relationships for the New York Jets is the Aaron Rodgers and Zach Wilson one. Everyone knows that Rodgers has one, maybe two more years left in the league. If the Jets want any type of long-term stability at the position, Zach Wilson will need to step up to the task of learning from one of the best QBs to ever play the game.
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