Aaron Rodgers Acting As A Huge Source Of Motivation For QB Zach Wilson

Zach Wilson accomplished a significant achievement in taking over Aaron Rodgers. With A-Rod out, the New York Jets’ aim of ending their postseason streak appeared unattainable. Wilson, though, has contributed to the team’s desired momentum. A recent revelation from his colleague indicated that the new leadership has been successful and that the rookie quarterback already has the locker room seeing Rodgers.

Aaron Rodgers Acting As A Huge Source Of Motivation For QB Zach Wilson

Rodgers revealed that he has been sharing recordings of himself taking on the personas of movie characters to inspire his quarterback successor.

In his weekly segment on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers said that he writes Wilson “little messages every week.”

When asked to elaborate, Rodgers maintained his composure.

“Make it real dramatic,” Rodgers said on ESPN on Tuesday. “Dress up in a famous movie character outfit and give him some inspiring speech.”

Prior to the Eagles’ victory on Sunday, that presumably meant becoming a martial arts expert and action movie star.

“Last week I channelled my inner ‘Under Siege,’ ” Rodgers said of the 1992 movie. “Went into a really good head space of Steven Seagal as the undercover killing machine disguised as a chef. And did a combination interpretive dance/inspirational speech [of Seagal] combined with the dance moves of Britney Spears.”

Zach Wilson, the quarterback for the New York Jets, thinks that the lessons he’s acquired from Aaron Rodgers will prepare him to effectively lead the team in 2023.

Having struggled with his career thus far, the 2021 No. 2 selection was moved to backup when Rodgers was acquired by New York in the offseason. Wilson is expected to lead the club after the great signal-callers season-ending Achilles injury in Week 1, and he stated he has tried his hardest to imitate what Rodgers can accomplish on the football field.

According to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, Wilson stated, “I feel like I’ve been trying to copy every little thing he’s doing, from his footwork to the coaching tips he has given us.” “He’s done an amazing job, more than we could ask for as quarterbacks.”

Wilson has improved for the 3-3 Jets and has thrown only one interception in his last four games, regardless of Rodgers’ specific help.

Even if he may not be the team’s main contributor to wins, he is not to blame for losses.

“I really don’t deserve a ton of credit for his progression,” said Rodgers, who was on the headset on the sideline Sunday. “I think it’s been his own work ethic, his desire to improve in all areas of his life.

“I think it doesn’t hurt to have kind of an example of an older guy who’s had some success and seeing how I go about my business, I’m sure there’s been some stuff that’s rubbed off on him. But he deserves a lot of credit.”

 

 

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