Aaron Rodgers is not ruling out a lightning comeback after his serious injury. How realistic is that?

It was the shock par excellence on the first game day of the new NFL season. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a serious injury on just his fourth play in the jersey of his new franchise. The playmaker of the New York Jets suffered a torn Achilles tendon.

A disaster for the franchise from the Big Apple. In the offseason, the long-time Green Bay Packers playmaker was brought to New York in a spectacular trade, but in the end “A-Rod” was unable to successfully deliver a single pass to a teammate before his season ended prematurely.

But is it really?

On Friday, the 39-year-old was a guest on the “Pat McAfee Show” and made some interesting statements in regards to his return. “All I need is that one extra percent of inspiration. Give me your doubts, give me your predictions and then see what I’ll do,” said a combative Rodgers.

But he did not stop there. When asked if he could return as early as the playoffs in January – four months from now – he stated meaningfully, “Anything is possible.” According to him, his rehab plan will “shock some people. “

But how realistic is it that the four-time NFL MVP will return to the field this season?

Generally, an injury of this nature is expected to take eight to 12 months to recover. Older athletes, of which Rodgers, who turns 40 in December, is definitely one, are more likely to be predicted a longer down time.

Hopes lie with celebrity doctor

But does it have to be? The Signal Caller probably has high hopes for his surgeon, Dr Neal ElAttrache. The playmaker not only called the orthopaedic surgeon the GOAT, he is also one of the celebrity doctors par excellence. Known for the particularly short healing time of his patients.

ElAttrache, incidentally the brother-in-law of Hollywood superstar Sylvester Stallone, has already operated on countless megastars. Kobe Bryant once had his Achilles tendon fixed by him, Tom Brady and Joe Burrow each had their knee fixed.

Other celebrities, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron and Ringo Starr have also gone under the knife. “He can fix what others think is incurable,” Schwarzenegger once told the Los Angeles Times about the surgeon.

ElAttrache can certainly fix things, but he probably can’t perform magic.