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Last season's Achilles injury added controversy to his evolving narrative. Initially positioning him as a sympathetic figure during his recovery, the injury nevertheless raised doubts on his return capability. Hailed as a tough comeback story, he failed to play that season, further adding to the skepticism surrounding his long-term viability in the league. With expectations set high for a reinvigorated Jets team, many experts pointed to Rodgers as a possible Super Bowl contender.