Jets' Robert Saleh on Aaron Rodgers' presence - 'His superpower' - ESPN

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — One day later, the New York Jets still were buzzing about Aaron Rodgers — his impromptu throwing session before the game, his role on the sideline and his potential impact in the coming weeks.

«His superpower is his presence,» coach Robert Saleh said Monday. «Him being in this building, being around his teammates, being in the locker room, his positive attitude, his thoughts of manifestation and all that stuff, I think it's powerful.»

Rodgers, only five weeks removed from surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon, stunned onlookers by showing up to MetLife Stadium Sunday without crutches and throwing for five minutes on the field about two hours before the 20-14 upset of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Instead of watching from a private box, Rodgers remained on the sideline, wore a headset and contributed to the in-game conversation between offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett and other assistants. For safety reasons, injured players usually aren't permitted on the sideline, but he got clearance from the Jets on Saturday.

«I guess you'd have to ask Hackett on how much it actually provides,» Saleh said of Rodgers' in-game input, «but I definitely know he's got thoughts and I know he's helping the quarterback the best he can. So him having a headset on, I can tell you this much: It doesn't hurt.»

Zach Wilson, who replaced the four-time MVP when he suffered the injury on the fourth play of the season, said he didn't have much interaction with Rodgers on the sideline. But they did talk at halftime. Like the rest of his teammates, Wilson was impressed that Rodgers was able to walk without aid and throw a football this soon after surgery.

«Yeah, it's unbelievable,» he said. «I mean, that dude's demeanor, the