Aaron Rodgers is aware of a factor or two about quarterback play. He’s a four-time NFL MVP and a Tremendous Bowl champion.
The 40-year-old quarterback talked concerning the challenges younger quarterbacks face when transitioning from school soccer to the NFL throughout a latest look on “The Pat McAfee Present.”
“So far as quarterback play goes, these guys are going to need to learn to name a cadence. They need to learn to play beneath heart. Studying a protection beneath heart is completely different. Can’t simply be within the (shot)gun on a regular basis,” Rodgers stated.
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers earlier than a sport in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Sept. 9, 2024. (Darren Yamashita-Imagn Photographs)
“There’s a transition, and that’s why I feel it’s essential numerous these guys sit if they don’t seem to be NFL prepared simply but. And I’ve stated this earlier than. Prime picks going to groups selecting excessive will not be one participant away often.” Rodgers added.
Rodgers sat for the primary three seasons of his profession with the Inexperienced Bay Packers behind Brett Favre. The Packers adopted the identical formulation with Jordan Love, having him sit for 2 seasons earlier than changing into the starter.
The Jets quarterback praised Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders for his or her early-season success.
“Kudos to (head coach) Dan Quinn and his employees. They’ve clearly created one thing down there. They’re 2-1,” Rodgers stated.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels greets followers as he walks off the sphere after a sport in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Cincinnati. The Commanders gained 38-33. (AP Photograph/Carolyn Kaster)
“They’ve scored on a ton of straight possessions. There have been no punts final evening. They’ve clearly figured some stuff out on offense. Jayden (Daniels) appears to be like actually snug, which is a credit score to him and the teaching employees there and the vet gamers round him of creating him really feel the correct confidence.”
Rodgers additionally talked about his former division rival, the Chicago Bears, and Caleb Williams’ play to date this season.
“It’s arduous. I feel with Caleb (Williams) in Chicago, he’s as gifted as I’ve seen coming into the league. And I feel it’s going to be superb … as a result of he’s so dynamic off schedule. Nevertheless it’s arduous to play off schedule 10–15 instances in a sport.” Rodgers stated.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is pressured by Indianapolis Colts defensive finish Tyquan Lewis (94) throughout the second half of a sport Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photograph/Michael Conroy)
The Bears are 1-2 and have misplaced their final two video games after beating the Tennessee Titans within the opener. The offense has struggled to realize traction within the early going.
Rodgers and the Jets will tackle a rookie quarterback, Bo Nix, and the Denver Broncos Sunday.
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