Aaron Rodgers’ VP flirtation a ‘momentary distraction’: Woody Johnson

Jets proprietor Woody Johnson referred to as it a “momentary distraction” to have quarterback Aaron Rodgers linked to the vice presidency.

Rodgers was not chosen because the operating mate for impartial presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. regardless of hypothesis he could be paired along with his good friend as a substitute of eventual selection Nicole Shanahan.

So, what’s subsequent for Rodgers?

“He’s getting again to soccer 100%,” Johnson stated throughout an look Monday on Fox Information to debate attending a fundraiser for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. “He by no means left soccer. That was a momentary distraction — possibly like going at nighttime room or no matter. However he’s again 100%. Nice chief. I inform the receivers: ‘You depend to 10, maintain your arms up and go searching, the ball shall be there.’ ”

The “darkish room” is a reference to the darkness retreat that Rodgers took final offseason whereas with the Packers, earlier than deciding he wished to place off retirement and play for the Jets.

The 40-year-old four-time NFL MVP is rehabbing from the season-ending torn Achilles he suffered on the primary offensive collection of his first season with the Jets. Rodgers will return to play behind a revamped offensive line — left deal with Tyron Smith and left guard John Simpson had been signed in free company, and proper deal with Morgan Moses was acquired in a commerce.

“If we will maintain him on his toes, which I feel we will,” Johnson stated, “it’s going to be an thrilling begin to the season.”

Johnson left group possession within the arms of his brother, Christopher, to function U.S. Ambassador to the UK throughout Trump’s first presidential time period.