FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Fresh York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he thinks he’s found a “little fountain of youth,” and it’s nothing to sneeze at. Or possibly it is.
Rodgers said he is consuming cayenne pepper and water, as reported by teammate Thomas Morstead. Rodgers, who suffered hamstring, knee and ankle injuries during the season, said he started using it before the Jets’ Time 8 game and has stuck with it in preparation for Thursday night’s game against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium.
It’s a positive past, meaning most players are battling body pain, but Rodgers, 40, said he feels admirable.
Rodgers said he wasn’t sure if it was all due to his new elixir, but he has made it part of his rehab routine. Cayenne pepper and aquamarine may have several health benefits, including ease of pain relief, according to various scientific journals.
“I’m taking non-stop care of myself,” Rodgers said, adding that he receives treatment at the center and then at home.
His generation and reduced mobility were noted through the Patriots’ defensive attitude against Davon Godchaux, who informed reporters of Fresh England’s 25-22 victory on Sunday: “Hall of Fame quarterback. I hate Seeing it come out that way… It definitely doesn’t.” “It doesn’t look the same… Shit, I could run him over and catch him. He doesn’t look mobile at all.”
Rodgers said he was not aware of the comments.
“He’s probably right,” Rodgers said. “Yes, it hurt, but I feel better today.”
It is a quick and beautiful medication.
“T-Mo gave me a little fountain of youth,” he said of Morstead. “He said he’s been taking it for a while, all legal of course… [Maybe] That’s why I felt a little better.”
The Jets (2-6), losers of five at a time, need an advanced Rodgers to salvage the second half of their season. In a postgame speech to staff Sunday, he expressed a sense of urgency with a “cool head,” defenseman Isaiah Oliver said, adding: “He was still able to express that things have to get better and things have to change, and “We have to do it together. There is no time to point fingers.”
The four-time MVP said he wasn’t playing up to his expectations, but remained positive about Thursday night. Godchaux was probably given the wrong idea about him, Rodgers said, because he didn’t need to bypass the box as often, making it seem like his mobility was compromised.
“That was probably part of it, but I hope I can do a lot more this week,” Rodgers said. “I’ll be in the middle and hopefully get back to my speed faster than Godchaux.”
Halftime coach Jeff Ulbrich said Rodgers hasn’t been 100% this season, but added that Monday’s postgame checkup “was one of his best evaluations. So, from that standpoint, we’re very fortunate.” “.
Asked if he thought the Hall of Famer’s life would rest for a while or two, Ulbrich said, “Not right now.”
This hasn’t been an old season for Rodgers. He ranks 23rd in QBR (50.4), clearly below his career average (67.2). With seven interceptions, he is sometimes among the best of his career.
“Yeah, not as good as I would have hoped,” he said of his season. “I have to play better.
“I just have to be more environmentally friendly, not turn the ball over and over again. Interceptions can be tricky from time to time, too, but I’ve certainly had my share of throws for no money.”
Rodgers said his surgically repaired Achilles tendon was not a factor at all, but he missed some practice time due to his other leg injuries.
Mobility used to be one of Rodgers’ “superpowers,” according to Ulbrich, who said the emphasis this week has been on “really being in rhythm and taking notice of your toes, believing you’re visible and letting it rip.” “. “The right things are being emphasized, and I’m excited to see some expansion in that regard.”
Rodgers played his best game of the season Thursday night, a Week 3 win over the Patriots in which he threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns. The short week didn’t bother him at all.
“I don’t know what happens with those Thursdays,” he said, “however, I came to the sport without problems and I think much better.”
