A New England Patriots participant had some unflattering issues to say about Aaron Rodgers on Sunday, and the quarterback’s response may shock you.
Following New England’s 25-22 win over the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Patriots defensive lineman Davon Godchaux mentioned Rodgers “didn’t look cellular in any respect.” Godchaux indicated that he feels he is faster than Rodgers, who was as soon as a grasp at making performs along with his legs.
Rodgers was requested in regards to the feedback on Tuesday. He mentioned he was unaware of them however didn’t disagree with Godchaux.
“He’s most likely proper. Yeah, I used to be hurting, however I really feel higher as we speak,” Rodgers mentioned, via ESPN’s Rich Cimini.
Rodgers has been banged up this season and dealt with a new injury main as much as Sunday’s sport. A few of his mobility points have possible been attributable to his age and the torn Achilles he suffered final 12 months. The 40-year outdated additionally mentioned he wasn’t compelled to maneuver outdoors the pocket as a lot as regular in opposition to the Patriots.
“That was most likely a part of it, however I count on to have the ability to do much more this week,” Rodgers added. “I’ll be underneath middle and, hopefully, again to my faster-than-Godchaux pace.”
Rodgers completed 17-of-28 for 233 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in opposition to New England. That was an enchancment from the six interceptions he had in three video games previous to that, however the finish outcome was a fifth consecutive loss for the Jets.
The Jets have an opportunity to bounce again rapidly with a house sport in opposition to the Houston Texans on Thursday night time. Rodgers insists he’s feeling good heading into that contest, so will probably be attention-grabbing to see how cellular he seems to be.
