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Aaron Rodgers gets "butterflies," too: How does the Jets QB handle the pressure of the spotlight?

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NEW YORK -- The word sounded a bit surprising — and frankly, fascinating — as soon as it passed Aaron Rodgers' lips.

The New York Jets quarterback was discussing his emotions before his preseason debut with his new team a few weeks ago when he acknowledged he's, well, just like everyone else.

"Yeah, I had some butterflies, for sure," Rodgers said.

Butterflies? Really?

That from a guy entering his 19th NFL season who has been through everything you could imagine on a football field. He has won the league's MVP award four times, played in numerous big games and won a Super Bowl.