An Achilles tear sidelining his debut season with the Jets and a disappointing 4-12 record the next? Not exactly the dream start Aaron Rodgers might’ve hoped for in New York. But A-Rod isn’t sweating it. He’s staying humble! Calling this chapter one of the “best two years of his life.” Surprised? I mean, we’d say ‘same’ but after that Green Bay exit, we can’t blame him for finding joy in little things.

Meanwhile, these were not even little things as Rodgers credits the Jets for helping him rekindle his love for football. When the reporter asked him what goes on in his mind when he thinks about the Gang Green chapter of his career, the 41-year-old responded: “I mean gratitude, honestly.” Rodgers added, “It’s been the best two years of my life… falling back in love with the game, getting to know these guys.” A far cry from the guy caught in the Packers’ drama, right?

Maybe New York wasn’t just a fresh start; it was a reset button for the 41-year-old QB. And Rodgers did NOT get carried away with the bright side, as he also acknowledged the Jets’ struggles. “On the field, it’s been short of expectations, no doubt,” he admitted. But for him, football is about more than wins and losses—it’s about relationships and memories that outlast the game. His gratitude for his teammates, the Jets’ staff, and even New York City felt deeply personal, like a love letter to this fleeting chapter.

And let’s not forget the Green Bay baggage. The tension which began in 2020 after the franchise reportedly went behind their QB1’s back to look for a torch-bearer. Was it wrong? No, everyone does that. But the whole going behind their back did not sit right with A-Rod. You can understand that… For a guy who shed his blood, sweat, and tears on the gridiron, he thought he was part of the family. Guess the game’s the game. Then, the drafting of Jordan Love, and the eventual trade—it’s the stuff of NFL soap operas.

However, now, even though hurt, Rodgers holds no grudges, calling his time with the Packers a defining era. “I’ve got nothing but love for the Packers and their fans,” he shared. Still, the scars of that divorce linger, a bittersweet mix of legacy and heartbreak. But he found that one thing in New York, what he thought was lost in Green Bay, the invaluable, that is the perspective.

Now, will that invaluable be enough for him to stay in New York for another season? Well, that’s something we shall know in time. But for now, he has just one response regarding his future.

Is this the final curtain call for Aaron Rodgers?

So, here we are—week 18 of the NFL season, and Aaron Rodgers will be stepping onto the field for the last time as a Gang Green against the Dolphins this season. Or, who knows, maybe the last time ever. When asked if he’d thought about it, Rodgers kept it real: “Yeah, of course!” That’s as straightforward as it gets from the guy who once needed a darkness retreat to figure out his next move.

Rodgers isn’t rushing into any decisions, though. I mean, as we mentioned, apparently these were two of the best years of his career (wow, that’s really bold when we read that again). So, never say never! Plus, he has not been the sole problem of the Jets’ downer of a season. Number-wise he was fine—throwing for 3,623 yards with 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 16 games this season. Shambles? Far from it… The problem wasn’t AR but the over-expectations from a 41-year-old to break the playoff curse for the Gang.

Plus, on the flip side, the elephant in the room has been the constant revamping of the front office. And now, the change is coming for the Jets. A fired head coach and GM? A new regime likely means a new QB. Rodgers knows this, and he’s not sugarcoating it: “If I’m [not] a part of the change, I just want to make sure everybody knows I have nothing but gratitude for my time here.” That’s classic Rodgers—always a step ahead of the narrative.

As for Sunday’s game, Rodgers is keeping his focus on the moment. “I won’t be thinking about [retirement] on game day. I’m just trying to stay in the moment.” But you can bet every fan at MetLife will be wondering: Is this it? Whatever happens next, Rodgers’ legacy is already etched in stone. Four MVPs, a Super Bowl ring, and 20 years of magic. But hey, this is Rodgers we’re talking about. There’s always room for one last Hail Mary, right?