Aaron Rodgers’ first journey to MetLife Stadium as a New York Jet wasn’t for a soccer sport. He attended a Taylor Swift live performance.
The four-time MVP could not assist however take into consideration soccer in the course of the 3½ hour present.
Rodgers was in for Saturday’s present on the East Rutherford, New Jersey, stadium and close to the tip of the present, confetti fell into the sold-out crowd.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers poses in a jersey after a information convention on the group’s coaching facility in Florham Park, NJ, April 26, 2023. (AP Picture/Seth Wenig)
As an alternative of having fun with the second of the live performance, Rodgers pretended to be on high of the soccer world.
“The Jets received the Tremendous Bowl!” Rodgers shouted.
Rodgers received the 2011 Tremendous Bowl with the Inexperienced Bay Packers, with whom he performed 18 seasons. He was traded to the Jets final month.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers attends the introductory press convention on the Atlantic Well being Jets Coaching Heart April 26, 2023, in Florham Park, NJ (Elsa/Getty Pictures)
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For the reason that commerce, Rodgers has loved all that the tri-state area has to supply.
Following his commerce from the official Packers, Rodgers attended the New York Rangers and Knicks playoff video games at Madison Sq. Backyard on back-to-back days along with his teammates.
He attended Ranger’s video games with Allen Lazard, who additionally grew to become a Jets teammate, and he was joined on the Knicks’ sport by first-team All-Professional rookie nook Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner.
“I am having enjoyable. I am having a number of enjoyable. It is a number of enjoyable,” Rodgers mentioned final month about his first few days as a New Yorker.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and cornerback Sauce Gardner attend Recreation 2 of the Jap Convention semifinals between the New York Knicks and Miami Warmth at Madison Sq. Backyard Might 2, 2023, in New York Metropolis. (Elsa/Getty Pictures)
“Every thing is new. It is like the primary day of college day-after-day,” mentioned Rodgers. “There’s new folks to satisfy. Obtained to know your routine and the place the laundry cycle goes. And mail. And cleats. And weight room sneakers. It is all new and thrilling and enjoyable. I simply pinch myself so much. I simply typically do not consider it is actual. So, it have to be only a dream to be right here.”
Rodgers will return to the stadium on September 11 when the Jets open their common season towards the Buffalo Payments.