Jets' Aaron Rodgers remains undecided on playing future with his focus on the California wildfires
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Aaron Rodgers' playing future remains undecided, with the New York Jets quarterback focused on the lingering wildfires near his home in Southern California. Rodgers said during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday that his house in the Malibu area is OK other than having dealt with a lack of power for several days. But he said many friends, including actor Miles Teller, have lost property during one of the most destructive natural disasters in the region.
“I’ve been dealing with trying to protect my house out here," Rodgers said. "My home is fine. I’m not in the areas that have been affected, but it’s been a weird time for so many that live down here. Friends of mine have lost houses. A number of friends in Palisades have lost their homes, a number of friends in Pasadena were affected, friends around Runyon Canyon.
“It's been a tough time, for sure.”. The 41-year-old Rodgers completed his 20th NFL season in the Jets' win over Miami on Jan. 5. He had exit meetings the next day with owner Woody Johnson, vice chairman Christopher Johnson, team president Hymie Elhai and interim coach Jeff Ulbrich and then flew home Tuesday to Southern California, where “the whole sky was dark.”.
“I got to the house and the wind's going absolutely nuts,” he recalled. “The gate was flying off the handles, and no power.”. Rodgers said before leaving, he had “a lot of nice conversations” with the team, which is currently interviewing candidates for its general manager and head coach vacancies. Rodgers has said he would consider after the season if he wants to continue playing and would also have to see if the Jets' new regime wants him to be part of the team moving forward if he does intend to return for a 21st season.
