Rodgers sat in front of his locker and stared into the distance, bleeding hand and aching body, contemplating if this was the wise decision at 41.
This -- the postgame locker room -- is the real NFL. It smells like blood and sweat and soil, reflecting the harsh reality of football.
Amid the booming silence of the Jets locker room, it's clear that every player is there for different reasons, but Rodgers feels out of place.
The same guys who ran through the tunnel in clean jerseys now stare into their lockers, contemplating the cost of their pursuit of money and fame.
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