Jets' Saleh: Rodgers' presence is his 'superpower'

Aaron Rodgers' presence around the New York Jets has led to positive - some may even say supernatural - results.

"His superpower is his presence," head coach Robert Saleh said Monday, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini. "Him being in this building, being around his teammates, being in the locker room, his positive attitude, his thoughts of manifestation and all that stuff, I think it's powerful."

Rodgers' appearance Sunday was a major talking point after the Jets stunned the Philadelphia Eagles at home. Not only did the former MVP wear a headset and offer in-game suggestions on offense, but he also threw the football around pregame - the first time he's been seen throwing since tearing his Achilles in September. The 39-year-old, who is attempting to aggressively rehab his Achilles tear in the hope of a return late this season, completed the tosses without crutches or a walking boot.

Rodgers has twice appeared around his team since his injury. He watched a Week 4 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs from a press box. That contest also went down to the wire as New York put up a strong effort against the reigning Super Bowl champions before falling 23-20. The veteran spoke with his team pregame, which teammate Allen Lazard described as coming "into the team room like Batman."

"As a coach, of course, selfishly, I want him here every single day," Saleh added Monday. "I want him in every meeting. I want him on the practice field. I want him on the sideline. I want him in the locker room because he's an unbelievable human. Outside of scheme and playing ability, the intangibles that he brings to his teammates, and the fuel I think his teammates will give to him, is priceless. You just can't quantify it. You can't put a price on it."

The Jets head into their Week 7 bye week with a 3-3 mark after winning two straight.

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