NFL fans will be watching closely this offseason as Aaron Rodgers decides on the next step in his career – whether to play another year in the league or retire. Rodgers has had a tumultuous two-year stint with the New York Jets, playing only one full season and throwing for 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns. If he chooses to play again, he would be 42 years old come next December.
Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, Rodgers’ predecessor with the Green Bay Packers, believes there is still some juice left in the 10-time Pro Bowler. “I think I’m right in saying that he has a lot of juice left in the tank,” Favre said. “I just think he still can play. You saw it this last game. You go, ‘Well, where’s that been?’ … He’s making all the throws, guys are responding to him, love playing with him. Where’s that been all year?”
Favre admitted he was “wrong” about how he thought Rodgers would have fared with the Jets. He believes if there is still a desire to play and prove he can play at a high level, then Rodgers should do it. Rodgers showed glimmers of what he could bring, but the lack of consistency ultimately plagued the offense.
The Jets have also made significant changes, firing head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas in the middle of the season. Both the Jets and Rodgers have significant decisions to make in the next few days and weeks.