Aaron Rodgers is in the next phase of his NFL career, a likely twilight with the New York Jets. They’ll try to win a Super Bowl with the future Hall of Famer, who gives Gang Green legitimacy under center that they haven’t had in decades.
But before coming to New York/New Jersey — the Jets actually play and practice in the latter, despite their primary moniker — Rodgers admitted he had a knowledge blindspot. (Go figure!)
During a post-OTA practice interview Tuesday, Rodgers noted that, for the most part, he previously knew almost nothing about the great state of New Jersey. That is, save for the overdramatic and sensationalized MTV show Jersey Shore.
Fun fact: As entertaining as Pauly D., Snooki, and company once proved to be, watching their program does NOT give one the most accurate portrayal of “The Garden State.”
At the very least, you’ve got to appreciate Rodgers still has a sense of humor.
Aaron Rodgers – big Jersey Shore guy pic.twitter.com/h0h8i0REgh
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) May 23, 2023
Here’s the full Jersey Shore quote with Rodgers accidentally referencing “in” Long Island (which is in New York!):
Rodgers was asked his early impressions of New Jersey and mentioned the Jets' Long Island roots. I listened back twice and he did say "in" Long Island. We'll work on that. pic.twitter.com/Z8Jt86mJas
— Tom Rock (@TomRock_Newsday) May 23, 2023
Maybe once Rodgers spends a few months in the Eastern time zone, he’ll start to appreciate what New Jersey really has to offer.
For one example: Atlantic City! Casinos! Beaches! Fun! Also, Zach Braff’s weird but kinda good debut in film auteurship, Garden State. It’s a rich state tapestry I’d urge Rodgers to tap into when he gets a chance.
