New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has dismissed claims that he was involved in anything more than an animated discussion with wide receiver Garrett Wilson during their pre-season training camp.
The returning NFL icon has finally shaken off an Achilles injury he picked up in the first game of last year but tensions have been high on the East Coast as preparations continue.
Several videos involving Rodgers and Wilson on the sidelines did the rounds on social media, but the 40-year-old says he simply wants his No.1 receiver to be on the same page as him.
Speaking to the media, he said: “He’s got to get on my page, but I have to get on his page, too, because he’s got a whole book that I need to understand fully – skill set and ability and feel and rhythm and all the different things that he does out there.
“So those are good conversations. They might appear to be much more heated than they are, but there’s usually a smile on our face afterwards – at least one of us.”
It appears there have been plenty of miscommunications between the pair across multiple sessions this summer, but Wilson agreed with Rodgers, admitting their relationship is just fine.
RODGERS TO WILSON 😍
RODGERS TO WILSON 😍
RODGERS TO WILSON 😍
RODGERS TO WILSON 😍
RODGERS TO WILSON 😍@AaronRodgers12 | @GarrettWilson_V pic.twitter.com/8I4A0A6APR— New York Jets (@nyjets) July 31, 2024
He added: “It’s truly enlightening for me every time we have problems like that, despite how it may look, just because I am an emotional, passionate guy.
“So, when we lose, I might look a certain way, but in reality, all those conversations, those things are helping me be better for Aaron because he can make your life real easy.
“So, for me, it’s my job to be on my details and he’s been on me about those details.”
Rodgers has been upset with the general sloppiness across the team in the run-up to the 2024-25 season.
The Jets finished with a record of 7-10 last year and will be looking to make a significant improvement with Rodgers leading the offence.
