Former Indianapolis Colts’ All-Pro punter Pat McAfee brought on his guest, New York Jets’ QB Aaron Rodgers, in the truly the right place and time, as Rodgers was able to react live to insider Adam Schefter’s report that the Pittsburgh Steelers acquiring his former Jets’ teammate, WR Mike Williams, via trade.
McAfee asked Rodgers for his intitial reaction and what Williams meant to the 2024 New York Jets’ team. While Rodgers could have taken this opportunity to make Williams position on the team seem replaceable, Rodgers took the opportunity to relate with Williams’ struggles with injuries and amazing recovery, stating that “I felt like he was getting better throughout the early part of the season. I feel like his speed was getting better. That’s a tough injury, I had that injury.”
Aaron Rodgers reacts in real time to the Mike Williams trade: pic.twitter.com/h6fBQXFrwA
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 5, 2024
The injury Rodgers referenced is one in which Williams tore his ACL during his 2023 season with the Los Angeles Chargers.
While Williams would surely appreciate the kind words from his former QB on the Jets, he is no doubt looking forward to getting the opportunity to show the NFL exactly what he is capable of with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024.