Steelers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, is left to handle the aftermath of a broken left wrist. He suffered this injury on Sunday during the New York Jets’ matchup versus the Cincinnati Bengals. The injury occurred just before the end of the second quarter. Rodgers was back-pedaling with pressure in his face when he flung the ball out of the end zone. So when he got knocked out of practice on Wednesday. Now, Ravens fans and players alike find themselves asking if he will be ready in time to face the Chicago Bears next week.
The injury is a stinging development for Rodgers’ season. He assured me that this accident is not due to any prior injury. Indeed, following surgery, he sounded hopeful about his chances for a comeback, saying, “It feels a lot better than it felt on Sunday, that’s for sure. The Steelers medical staff is currently on the lookout for a better brace for his non-throwing wrist. Their mission is to get him through the firestorm as best as possible, with him set to re-take the practice field on Thursday.
Rodgers’ illustrious career against the Chicago Bears. He can lay claim to a high-end 24-5 record against them in regular season action. He said that he needed to constantly need to be protecting himself. This is especially important, if he hopes to more aggressively take on his decades long nemesis. He mentioned how getting a snap under center was a lot tougher than receiving one in the shotgun. This underscores the dangers created by his acute world state.
It was a devastating injury to lose at such a critical point in the game against Cincinnati, and the long-term repercussions could be great. Rodgers literally just threw the ball and came down on his wrist awkwardly. This was getting to be a real concern that he could even continue to lead the Steelers moving forward.
Rodgers’ determination to get back on the field has not been shaken by recent developments. His goal is to gut it out and try to really test his wrist out in practice. My plan is to try and get back in on Thursday,” he said. He’s not focused on when he’ll be back on the field, just that he must get there as quickly as possible.
Rodgers expressed bittersweet feelings about leaving Pittsburgh. As he geared up for the next home match against Chicago, he realized that the city’s energetic sports culture would be an asset. “It’s just an awesome sports town, phenomenal sports fans and a great place to play,” he said. And since arriving in the Steel City, his bond with Pittsburgh fans has only intensified. He just wants to take all that energy and find a productive outlet on the field.
The production of Rodgers’ potential becomes contingent on the advice of head coach of Mike Tomlin. McCarthy, too, should clear up Rodgers’ situation as the week progresses leading up to Sunday’s game. This scenario harks back to earlier times in his career. He performed under the pressure of expectation, as when he stepped in for the injured Ben Roethlisberger after the veterans’ season-ending elbow injury in 2019.
Rodgers has shown a remarkable ability to bounce back from setbacks. In Week 10 against the Detroit Lions, he started with less than 24 hours’ notice after Roethlisberger tested positive for COVID-19. He returned to his original role without missing a beat. This was not even 24 hours after he was activated to play in their game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
As Rodgers and the Packers get set to face the Bears again, he has no problem acknowledging how heated the rivalry can be. He remarked on the significance of these matchups: “it’s a great rivalry… When I first got to Green Bay, the Bears had the all-time series lead. When I left, [the] Packers did.” It’s very apparent that he respects this storied competition. While he’s hoping for the best for his own sake, he wants it enough for his team.
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