Aaron Rodgers addresses viral interaction with Garrett Wilson

Aaron Rodgers is setting the record straight on his animated conversation with Garrett Wilson. While speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the New York Jets quarterback revealed that the conversation was not as intense as it appeared.

“I think there’s often appearance versus reality in life and on the football field, and what it appears to be might not always be what the reality actually is, as far as whether or not we’re upset with each other,” Rodgers told reporters. “We’re just passionately talking about the details of a situation that might not have to do with either of us. So, G and I have got a great relationship. We spend time together off the field. On the field, there’s a way of doing things that we both agree on, and when it doesn’t look exactly how we want it to, sometimes there’s some sad conversations that happen.

Aaron Rodgers & Garrett Wilson have what looks to be a bit of a heated conversation but it ends in a big handshake

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“I love those conversations. It’s about the details, it’s about winning, it’s about seeing what he sees. He’s got to get on my page, but I’ve got to get on his page, too, because he’s got a whole book that I need to understand fully of skill set and ability and feel and rhythm and all the different things that he does out there.”So those are good conversations. They might appear to be much more heated than they are, but there’s usually a smile on our face afterwards – at least one of us.”

Garrett Wilson opens up about animated conversation with Aaron Rodgers

When Wilson was asked about it, he talked about Rodgers being upset about the offense.  “I know when we’re getting our ass beat, I’m pissed off,” the star wide receiver said, per NFL.com. “I might not vocalize that way to the guys, but I’m pissed off, too. So it’s kind of a mutual feeling. It’s like, I’m glad he said something.

“It’s not personal. I don’t think anyone in this building takes it that way. It’s like, all right, this is our leader right here. Obviously, he’s not happy with what we’re doing. So it can be a reminder for some of the guys.”

Rodgers joined the Jets last season but missed nearly the entire year with a torn Achilles. The former Green Bay Packers quarterback is looking to give the Jets their first Super Bowl win since 1968. Rodgers was a member of the Packers from 2005 to 2022 and led the team to a Super Bow title in 2010.