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Aaron Rodgers Reflects on 'Special' Jets Debut: 'I Had Some Butterflies for Sure'

Aaron Rodgers might be entering his 19th season in the NFL, but the New York Jets quarterback acknowledged he "had some butterflies for sure" prior to suiting up for the team for the first time.

"I think that's always normal," he said after the Jets' 32-24 win over the New York Giants. "The first time I strap it on, that's normal, whether it's year one playing the San Diego Chargers or year 19 playing preseason No. 4, there's always some butterflies. But I loosened up pretty good when I got the ovation when I took the field.