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54-Year-Old Jets Cheerleader Wants Aaron Rodgers to Adopt Darkness Retreat Forever Because of a Staggering Reason

Published 08/23/2023, 12:17 PM EDT

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Aaron Rodgers is a champion player. His records speak for himself, so do his touchdown numbers and the square yards he has covered bear testimony to his prowess. The celebrated QB isn’t settling down and still pushing himself to compete at the highest level. Having recently transferred to the New York Jets, A-Rod is looking to share his experience with the new side.

However, the legend’s recent move to ply in the pre-season hasn’t gone down well with Rich Eisen. The sports commentator is a long-standing Jets fan and is known for throwing his weight behind the team. Recently, during his talk show Rich Eisen revealed why he wants Rodgers to adopt the darkness retreat forever. There are certain reasons that showcase the concern from Eisen’s end. Eisen isn’t one bit amused about A-Rod playing in the games before the season starts. He supports his arguments in a brilliant manner during the talk show.

Rich Eisen is concerned about Rodgers injuring himself

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Aaron Rodgers isn’t a young kid anymore. The NFL legend is currently 39 years old and at his age, one becomes more susceptible to injuries. Echoing the same reasons, the Jets loyal fan Rich Eisen voiced his concerns on his talk show “The Rich Eisen Show”. Eisen was animated and suggested that Rodgers doesn’t play the pre-season games. He said “Just merely putting him out there anything can happen….I’m going to that place, …but I’ve been in this place. It’s my own Darkness Therapy” 

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Eisen further stressed that Rodgers should avoid playing the games. He should rather just wear the helmer without the pads. Eisen even compared the SB champion to Mr.Potato Head in a humorous analogy. He stated that it was for the SB MVP’s own good. “Stay on the sideline …whatever I’m happy it’s like Mr.Potato Head, put the nose on take off the ears. I don’t care.” With more focus on Rodgers, the QB returned to the HBO TV series “Hard Knocks” and revealed some intricate details.

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Hard Knocks reveals Rodgers’s role in the Jets’ side

Having joined the team in April 2023. A-Rod is still a fairly new member of the squad. Rodgers who has hinted at an extended stay with the side gives more coverage on a popular series.  The Hard Knocks series recently gathered more information about the 4X NFL’s Most Valuable Player. There were some interesting details that popped up from the recent episode.

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Initially, former Packers’s team-mate Randall Cobb revealed how Rodgers doesn’t like throwing interceptions. The QB only throws the ball to the wide receivers whom he trusts completely. Secondly, the 39-year-old was all praise for Garrett Wilson and highlighted his quick speed. Rodgers is fast developing a close friendship with fellow QB Zach Wilson. The duo can be seen often engaging in banter and sharing the intricacies of the game.

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With the season starting in a few weeks time. Eisen has made himself clear, that he doesn’t want Rodgers partaking in any pre-season games. The ardent Jets fan wants the star player to stay fresh and be at his best once the season begins.

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Jyot Singh Bindra is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. Picked in the latest round of ‘ES Draft’, Singh exudes a passion for NFL writing. Jyot is driven by the legacy left by one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks, Tom Brady, "You push your body to the limits, but you have to train your body to deal with the limits".
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