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“We’re Able to Kind of Cross Paths”: Allen Lazard Makes Heartwarming Comments on Aaron Rodgers in Introductory Conference With Jets

Published 03/18/2023, 2:09 PM EDT

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While the Aaron Rodgers and New York Jets’ trade talks continue, the Jets made an interesting signing that is definitely going to entice Rodgers to come to the Big Apple. A-Rod made it very clear that he wants to continue his career in New York. However, the technicalities and the details of the trade between the Jets and Green Bay Packers still need to be banged out. However, the Jets made another deal with the Packers that seemed to have sailed smoothly.

The Jets recently acquired Allen Lazard, a young wide receiver who played alongside Rodgers in Wisconsin. The deal was confirmed a while ago and the Jets released the video of Lazard’s introductory press conference. In the conference, he had some sweet words for Rodgers.

Sweet words from the youngster to Aaron Rodgers

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Lazard and Rodgers were a partnership on the field that was pleasing to watch. They were only second to Rodgers and Davante Adams. Lazard has become one of Rodgers’ most reliable targets as he has grown as a player. Furthermore, his arrival in New York might mean that they will continue playing together. During his press conference, Lazard made some heartwarming comments about his favorite quarterback.

He said, “So we’re able to kind of cross paths and just connect a little bit and share our insight on what we’re thinking,” as he spoke about the interesting scenario of him coming to the Jets. He also went on to imply that he was happy that Rodgers will be the one slinging passes at him in New York.

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Furthermore, fans took to Twitter to talk about Lazard’s statements about Rodgers. They did not hold back as they speculated the reason behind Lazard’s reason for speaking about Rodgers.

Fans go crazy over Lazard’s comments

NFL fans were brutally honest as they spoke about Lazard’s comments. One fan mentioned how Rodgers isn’t confirmed to be his quarterback.

Another fan mentioned how they love Lazard for his words.

There were also comments about how Lazard might get into trouble for saying that Rodgers will be his quarterback.

Furthermore, some fans took to Twitter to hype up Lazard.

Fans also mentioned how beautiful Lazard’s words for Rodgers were.

Finally, fans mentioned how amazing it is that Lazard will be Rodgers’ favorite target again.

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All in all, fans seemed happy to see the two players possibly uniting in New York. However, fans also reminded him that Rodgers hasn’t officially signed with the Jets yet.

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With the Jets and Packers still in talks, the situation still remains a bit certain. Therefore, only time will tell if Rodgers and Lazard are bound to be reunited again.

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Aditya Rajput

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Aditya Rajput is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Advertising and Branding from FLAME University. His favorite player is Tom Brady, the best quarterback to play the game in his opinion, but his favorite team is Brady's Super Bowl kryptonite, the New York Giants.
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Hitesh Nigam