Jets fans will tell you they’ve seen all they need to see this year, but they’ll get more — at least about their QB1, in documentary form.
“Enigma,” Netflix’s three-part series on Aaron Rodgers, is set to debut on Dec. 17. And the trailer debuted during the Jets quarterback’s weekly appearance on Tuesday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show.”
Just short of two minutes, the exclusive look teased a peak behind the scenes and into nearly every headline that has tantalized Gang Green for the past 20 months.
Aaron Rodgers relaxing in a body of water in a frame from Netflix’s upcoming “Enigma” documentary. Netflix
It showed Rodgers, face painted red, drinking Ayahuasca.
Rodgers hiking with former presidential candidate — and President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., discussing thoughts of “going into politics.”
Aaron Rodgers drinking (presumably) Ayahuasca in a frame from Netflix’s upcoming “Enigma” documentary. Netflix
Aaron Rodgers is on a hike with RFK Jr. in a frame from Netflix’s upcoming “Enigma” documentary. NetflixThere were images of Rodgers running out of the tunnel at MetLife with the American Flag in hand, then being dragged to the turf four plays later in last year’s season opener.
Then Rodgers being wheeled across a linoleum floor with his leg wrapped and his head in his hands.
And later still, Rodgers nursing his Achilles back to health, his grueling rehab regiment, his finding the field once again.
Aaron Rodgers of the Jets reacts on the field during the fourth quarter of the Jets and Seattle Seahawks game in East Rutherford, NJ. Bill Kostroun/New York Post
Aaron Rodgers with his Achilles bandaged in a frame from Netflix’s upcoming “Enigma” documentary. NetflixNothing looks to be off-limits in the documentary, with snippets revealing other polarizing moments, such as Rodgers’ anti-vaccine stance.
In sound-bites laid over video footage, the future Pro Football Hall of Famer is heard talking about his recovery — “I’m not most people” — his drug-induced spiritual journey — “the metamorphosis is happening” — and even how he hopes to be remembered — “there is football legacy and then there is character legacy.”
Aaron Rodgers receiving some sort of treatment in a frame from Netflix’s upcoming “Enigma” documentary. NetflixUnfortunately for the Jets and Rodgers, this journey, as of now, does not have a triumphant ending.
At 3-9, the team has stumbled through their 2024 season — a season that began with Super Bowl aspirations. The conversation has turned to potentially benching the 10-time Pro Bowler, though interim coach Jeff Ulrbich reiterated his belief in Rodgers and confirmed that he will start again this week.
“Enigma,” if nothing else, promises Gang Green fans something entertaining to watch.
