The bond between Zach Wilson and Aaron Rodgers is unexpectedly strong. A sneak peek of the upcoming 2023 Hard Knocks series offers a glimpse into how the young quarterback humorously taunted the former Packers player before the New York Jets inaugural preseason game.
Earlier this year, when rumors surfaced about the Jets’ interest in acquiring a veteran quarterback, Zach Wilson expressed his discontent with this potential move. He was averse to being relegated to a backup role, but New York didn’t heed his plea.
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Zach Wilson humorously teases Aaron Rodgers in a sneak peek of the 2023 Hard Knocks series
The 2023 Hard Knocks series premiers today at 10 PM (ET). Against their will, the New York Jets were selected to appear on it. The NFL has shared some sneak peaks of the upcoming show, with Aaron Rodgers and Zach Wilson as the main stars.
Recently, NFL Films shared a footage of the series, with Rodgers working as a mentor for Wilson. Now, new images have appeared, but with a different interaction between both quarterbacks.
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