Jets’ Aaron Rodgers reveals feelings toward ‘Hard Knocks’ feature: ‘They forced it down our throats’

The New York Jets are anticipated to be featured on HBO’s “Arduous Knocks” for the second time within the present’s historical past, however veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers just isn’t too enthusiastic about it.

Throughout a observe spherical of the American Century Championship on Wednesday, Rodgers told KPIX that being chosen for this season of “Arduous Knocks” was one thing that was “compelled” on the Jets.

“I perceive the enchantment with us,” Rodgers admitted.

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“Clearly there’s plenty of eyes on me, plenty of eyes on our workforce, plenty of expectations for our squad. In order that they compelled it down our throats and we obtained to take care of it.”

The four-time league MVP did admit there’s one side of being on the present that he’s wanting ahead to.

Quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, #8, and Zach Wilson, #2 of the New York Jets, jog previous defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich and head coach Robert Saleh in the course of the groups OTAs at Atlantic Well being Jets Coaching Middle on June 9, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Wealthy Schultz/Getty Photos)

“One of many solely issues I like about Arduous Knocks is the voice of God, who narrates it, Liev (Schreiber). I hope I get to fulfill him,” Rodgers mentioned with a smile.

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The Jets had been beforehand spotlighted in the course of the 2010 season, once they reached the AFC Championship below head coach Rex Ryan.

The NFL Community reported that the Jets had been amongst 4 groups this yr that had been eligible with out volunteering. The Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints and the Washington Commanders had been additionally thought of.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, #8, talks to reporters after the groups OTAs at Atlantic Well being Jets Coaching Middle on June 9, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Wealthy Schultz/Getty Photos)

Head coach Robert Saleh mentioned final month that it will not be his alternative for the Jets to be featured on the present, regardless of the overwhelming curiosity following Rodgers’ commerce.

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“I do know there are a number of groups that might love for ‘Arduous Knocks’ to be of their constructing. We’re simply not certainly one of them,” he mentioned on the time.

The official announcement is predicted to return someday Friday because the Jets now deal with gearing up for coaching camp on July 19.