Davon Godchaux was most likely proper, in line with Aaron Rodgers.
Perhaps the Patriots nostril deal with might’ve chased down the 40-year-old throughout Sunday’s recreation.
And perhaps Thomas Morstead’s cayenne pepper and water advice will change that.
Two days after Godchaux stated he might “run him down and catch him,” Rodgers agreed and attributed that lack of mobility to the accidents plaguing him for a lot of the yr, together with the Jets’ 25-22 loss to New England.
However Rodgers, listed as a full participant in Tuesday’s observe with knee and hamstring accidents, stated he felt higher forward of the matchup with the Texans on Thursday.
“I count on to have the ability to do much more this week … and hopefully I’ll be again to my faster-than-Godchaux velocity,” Rodgers stated.
Whereas interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich didn’t wish to label Rodgers’ mobility as regarding, he referenced how that ability has been one in every of Rodgers’ previous “superpowers” alongside cadence.
He can prolong performs. He could make tough throws. However Rodgers additionally acknowledged that he’s not the identical runner as he was throughout his peak years with the Packers — he topped 300 yards in 2009, 2010, 2015 and 2016, however has simply 44 this yr.
Nonetheless, when requested how he managed to really feel more healthy throughout a condensed week, Rodgers talked about the cayenne pepper and water that Morstead gave him Sunday.
“I’m undecided how a lot that’s taking part in an element,” Rodgers admitted, however that hasn’t stopped him from “gassing [Morstead] up.”
“[Morstead] gave me a little bit fountain of youth he stated he’s been taking for some time,” Rodgers stated, cracking a smile. “All authorized, after all.”
