As Aaron Rodgers contemplates his NFL future, few voices carry as much weight on the subject as Brett Favre’s. The Hall of Fame quarterback, who shares a storied connection with Rodgers from their time in Green Bay, weighed in during a recent interview with TMZ Sports, expressing his belief that Rodgers still has what it takes to succeed.
“He’s got something left,” Favre said confidently. “I think I’m right in saying that he has a lot of juice left in the tank.”
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Favre’s comments come after a rollercoaster 2024 season for Rodgers, who returned from a 2023 Achilles injury only to endure a challenging year with the New York Jets. Despite inconsistent play, Rodgers showed flashes of brilliance, including a Week 18 performance where he threw for 274 yards and four touchdowns in a 32-20 win over the Miami Dolphins. It was the kind of game that reminded fans-and Favre-why Rodgers has been one of the NFL’s most electrifying players for nearly two decades.
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“That’s the Aaron Rodgers we know,” Favre said, reflecting on the performance. “He’s making all the throws, guys are responding to him, love playing with him. Where’s that been all year?”
Rodgers’ future hangs in the balance as Jets face offseason questions
Rodgers’ season stats included 3,897 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, along with a 63% completion rate. However, he was also sacked 40 times, highlighting issues with the Jets’ offensive line. At 41 years old, Rodgers is now weighing his options for 2025, hinting that his decision to return could depend on the Jets’ front office and coaching moves.
Favre, no stranger to late-career transitions himself, offered some advice. “If there’s any little inkling in him that wants to play and prove that he can still do it at a high level, then I would say do it,”Favre said.
The Jets’ struggles in 2024 extended beyond Rodgers, with injuries and inconsistent play hampering the team’s postseason aspirations. Still, Favre believes Rodgers’ talent and leadership could help turn things around if he chooses to stay.
Rodgers, who has been noncommittal about his future, has expressed interest in returning to the Jets under the right circumstances. While fans and analysts await his decision, Favre’s endorsement serves as a reminder that even in his 40s, Rodgers remains a force to be reckoned with in the NFL.
As the offseason unfolds, the Jets’ direction-and Rodgers’ role in it-will be one of the league’s most closely watched storylines.
