Aaron Rodgers Calls New York Jets OTAs Most Fun He's Had 'In A While'

Aaron Rodgers has yet to take a single snap in a real game for the New York Jets, but he's already having himself a good time.

"The last six weeks have been about the most fun I've had in a while," Rodgers said after the last day of OTAs, per ESPN.

That's saying a lot. In the last few years of his time in Green Bay, Rodgers was known to skip OTAs.

It sounds like he was having such a good time that he stayed in town longer than expected. His initial plan was to rehab his calf — which kept him from participating in some on-field workouts early on — in California. However, he called an audible and stayed put.

That allowed him to get even more acquainted with some of his new teammates with some good old-fashioned hangs.

"It made for a lot of opportunities for some get-togethers in the city, obviously Taylor Swift concert," Rodgers said. "We had some good team dinners and a lot of hang-out time, so that was good."

While he was digging his time with the team, Rodgers was happy that head coach Robert Saleh scrapped their mandatory mini-camp.

"I like where we're at," Rodgers said, per the Jet's website. "I appreciate, as every player does, that cut the last week. We have the first preseason game that everybody loves, the Hall of Fame game, which means we come back a week early."

Rodgers went on to say that he thinks it's important for guys to get away and clear their heads,

Maybe go sit in the dark for a few days (he didn't say that).

"I'm excited to get away, refresh and then come back ready for the journey."

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