FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The word sounded a bit surprising — and frankly, fascinating — as soon as it passed Aaron Rodgers' lips.
The New York Jets quarterback was discussing his emotions before his pre-season debut with his new team a few weeks ago when he acknowledged he's, well, just like everyone else.That from a guy entering his 19th NFL season who has been through everything you could imagine on a football field. He has won the league's MVP award four times, played in numerous big games and won a Super Bowl.
He mentioned during his introductory news conference in April after being acquired from Green Bay that the Jets' lone Super Bowl trophy from the 1968 season looks “lonely.” The Jets have missed the post-season 12 straight years, the longest active drought in the NFL. It's an approach that has made Rodgers appreciate the small details. And it's something he has passed on — and expects — from his teammates.
“When it comes to dealing with like stress, I meditate a lot,” he said."I think that’s really helped. I like to visualize. So I’ll take different times, I kind of separate the two — meditation being more just kind of getting into the kind of routine in practice, where visualization is more laying down and I picture myself in the game and doing certain things.It's a technique Rodgers learned from an old basketball coach, who used it as a way to challenge his players.
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