The Eagles OTAs is the primary alternative we’re attending to see Isaiah Rodgers in Philly, and regardless of a years-long NFL suspension, the CB hasn’t skipped a beat. Rodgers picked off Jalen Hurts throughout Thursday’s apply, after which spoke to reporters afterward about how he stayed recent all these months.
Rodgers mentioned the hardest a part of this previous 12 months was being away from the locker room, and from teammates. He made a mistake and did his time, and now he’s excited to be again round a fantastic group and a fantastic tradition of men.
“It introduced me nearer to my family members. It introduced me nearer to the sport. It made me truly not take this recreation with no consideration, and simply perceive that the league doesn’t want anyone.”
The CB defined that he saved his schedule the identical this previous 12 months as if he have been nonetheless enjoying. He would take Sunday as a recreation day and do cardio, and would take Tuesdays off, so his physique was staying in that very same rhythm.
Coming again, Rodgers mentioned that he labored on his pace and would say he’s enjoying sooner in Philly.
He was requested how signing with the Eagles took place, and with an enormous smile, Rodgers admitted, “I don’t know.” The CB mentioned that the group known as him, and he jumped the gun as a result of this was the place he wished to be.
Rodgers went on to speak about how a lot it meant to have a group wanting him, regardless of the suspension. Realizing he had a spot to name dwelling when the time got here, and understanding that they trusted him to maintain working and to be prepared when he may return.
The CB additionally spoke about his capability to play inside or exterior, wherever the coaches put him, and that the cornerback room has a number of gamers with that form of versatility. He lauded the rookies for coming in and asking actually good questions, and identified that even after he sat out a 12 months, they nonetheless trusted his data and recommendation.
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He’s actually excited in regards to the new kick off guidelines and to see what can occur when somebody will get by way of the primary degree.
Rodgers mentioned he talks to former Eagle Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, his cousin, daily. He admitted that they don’t discuss a lot about enjoying in Philly particularly, however more-so about enjoying within the NFL for a very long time.
