New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is back in the headlines, and once again, it’s not about some jaw-dropping throw. This time, the NFL’s most polarizing player is catching heat for taking a swipe at analyst Ryan Clark, sparking a wave of fan trolling.
Rodgers may have aimed for a touchdown with his words, but fans weren’t buying it — labeling him the league’s “biggest crybaby.” Love him or hate him, Rodgers has a knack for notoriety.
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Aaron Rodgers Sparks Fiery Exchange With Ryan Clark
On “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers caught Clark in his crosshairs. His critique was that many analysts, particularly those with lackluster NFL careers, spout “unfounded or asinine” takes just to stay relevant.
He reminisced about the early days of his career, claiming the discourse was different back then. But his pointed comments didn’t sit well with Clark, who clapped back, igniting a fiery back-and-forth.
Rodgers wasn’t done, though.
“I got a PSA: Say whatever the f*** you wanna say about me,” he jabbed. “But just before you do it, whether you state your name, your accolades, pronouns, or whatever it is, just state your vax status. So that anything you say afterward gets put in the right light. Just get it out there. Because then, when you say things about me, people could be like, ‘Oh, you are captured by the multi-billion dollar propaganda.’”
The internet, as expected, went wild. Fans from all corners weighed in, delivering their takes, jokes, and complaints about the quarterback’s comments.
One wrote, “Aaron is the biggest crybaby of them all. Can’t take the heat smh 🤦🏾.”
Aaron is the biggest cry baby of them all. Can’t take the heat smh 🤦🏾
— Marquis Williams (@marquisbets878) December 17, 2024
Another sarcastically added, “Aaron Rodgers still plays? Next you’re going to tell me Brett Favre still plays too 🤣.”
Aaron Rodger still plays? Next you’re going to tell me Brett Favre still plays too 🤣
— MAGA Firearms & Tech (@O094864176) December 17, 2024
But it wasn’t all criticism. Some fans defended Rodgers, pointing to his controversial COVID-19 stance.
“They ragged on him endlessly during Covid, turns out he was correct about the effectiveness of the Vax,” one fan argued.
They ragged on him endlessly during Covid, turn out he was correct about the effectiveness of the Vax
— Old Phlegmatic Jud (@cra11169) December 18, 2024
Be it his precision passes or polarizing comments, Rodgers knows how to dominate the conversation. With the Jets 4-10 and out of the playoff race, his off-field drama keeps him firmly in the NFL spotlight.
Rodgers Scans the Skies: Jets QB Talks Drones
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks on before an NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Rodgers has added another news story to his list of curious topics: drones. On “The Pat McAfee Show,” New York’s quarterback revealed he’s been scanning New Jersey’s skyline for the mysterious flying machines.
“I’m in my living room right now,” Rodgers shared, keeping an eye on the window mid-interview, “just to make sure there’s no drones coming up.”
His curiosity didn’t stop there, mentioning teammates had spotted drones too. “I’ll keep them nameless at this point, but they’ve seen them,” he added.
“I haven’t seen any drones yet but some teammates have..
Everybody is wondering what the hell is going on”@AaronRodgers12 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/jQxW14ZnKQ
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 17, 2024
When McAfee joked about their purpose, Rodgers quipped, “Dropping off McDonald’s, you know, just different tasks.”
Off-field musings or not, Rodgers always keeps things entertaining.
