Aaron Rodgers having 'dream' Jets start despite minor calf injury - ESPN

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers' first hiccup as a member of the New York Jets occurred Tuesday — a minor calf strain that kept him out of practice. Other than that, the quarterback is having a blast on his new team.

«It's been like a dream month so far,» said Rodgers, who was traded by the Green Bay Packers on April 24.

Rodgers, who has been participating in voluntary workouts — something he didn't do in recent years with the Packers — said there are no doubts in his mind that he made the right decision by continuing his career and opting to play for the Jets.

Every day, he said, is an affirmation of that.

«Every day I wake up excited about coming to the facility,» Rodgers said after practice, addressing the media for the first time since his April 26 introductory news conference. «Now the commute being two minutes really helps. Just rolling out of bed and heading to the facility is nice.

»I have an excitement about coming down Jets Drive. It was surreal, for sure, and strange to look at my locker and see No. 8. Rocking Jets gear is a little bit strange, for sure, but every day there's been a little special sign or synchronicity or cool moment that reminds me I'm in the right place."

He said he likes New Jersey. Before the trade, he associated the state with the old TV show «Jersey Shore.» He has since been assured the show «is not a proper representation of this great state.»

Rodgers, 39, attracted a huge media turnout for the first open practice — the team's second OTA session. He never participated in any drills. Rodgers said he «tweaked» his right calf during pre-practice conditioning and decided to sit out practice. A «veteran's day,» he called.

«I don't think it's too serious,» he added.

The injury appeared to