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Aaron Rodgers has finally left his first home, Green Bay Packers, and landed in the Big Apple. After he officially became a New York Jet, the city of New York, including his teammates, let out a big sigh of relief. With a QB of Rodgers’ caliber, the Jets might have finally found the missing piece of the puzzle. Interestingly, Rodgers is not the only asset that the Jets have. The Jets are also very lucky to have some untapped potential in their second year, Garrett Wilson.

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Wilson has been making waves in terms of the way he has played in the first year of his NFL stint. Moreover, even the rookie has expressed his willingness to play with someone as talented as Rodgers.

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Garrett Wilson’s fanboy words for Aaron Rodgers

Wilson has proven to be a brilliant wide receiver, who definitely has a lot of potential. Moreover, he has been lucky enough to get a QB that might just unlock this potential he has. The rookie is definitely excited to see Rodgers come and play with them. He has even spoken about how he is ready to learn and that being around other Packers receivers is a great opportunity for him. As per NFL, he said, “Yeah, man, it’s been really special. I try to be as much of a sponge as I can be and make sure I’m learning and spending time with Randall and Allen. People that have been around Aaron, so that I can make sure I’m picking up all the nuances of the offense and trying to put myself to where I’m feeling 100 percent comfortable out on the field.”

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While the rookie has been exceedingly humble with the way he is approaching the game, he himself is an unstoppable force on the field. Just in his first 17 games, Wilson has proven to be a brilliant asset for the team.

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Wilson’s excelling performance in Year 1

While he has been very eager to learn, Wilson himself isn’t a slouch on the field. He has had an exceedingly brilliant first year. He went on to play all 17 games of the season. During these games, he has made an astonishing 83 receives. Furthermore, he has also put up a total of 1,103 receiving yards. As a rookie, Wilson even went on to make 4 receiving touchdowns and won Offensive Rookie of the Year.

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All in all, Rodgers is coming to a team wherein even the rookies are filled with brilliant potential. However, it only remains to be seen if Rodgers is able to convert this potential into something close to the promised land.

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Aditya Rajput is a prime-time NFL writer at EssentiallySports, bringing his unique perspective to the world of football. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Advertising from a prestigious university, Rajput uses his expertise in human behavior and decision-making to provide insightful analysis of the motivations and strategies of NFL athletes. Rajput is a passionate sports enthusiast who is particularly drawn to the legacy of Tom Brady, whom he considers to be the greatest quarterback in history. His writing has been widely read and highly regarded, with his recent article "Explaining the Mindset of Tom Brady: The GOAT's Secret to Success" garnering over 100k views. In addition to his love of football, Rajput is a skilled basketball player and a talented chef. His piece, “$7 Million Worth OJ Simpson Receives a Hefty Monthly Pension From NFL” piqued the interest of more than 65k readers. On the other hand, when it comes to supporting his favorite team, Rajput roots for Brady's Super Bowl kryptonite, New York Giants. In his free time, Rajput loves to cook some great shots in basketball and some good dishes in the kitchen.

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