Aaron Rodgers appeared on the Pat McAfee show to dispel all rumors about his intentions for next season. He will join the New York Jets.
Aaron Rodgers confirmed some reports, and denied others. He showed raw emotion, disappointment and gratitude for the only franchise he’s ever known — the Green Bay Packers.
Rodgers made an appearance on the Pat McAfee show Wednesday, stating that he intends on joining the New York Jets assuming they can work out trade compensation with his current team, the Packers. Green Bay made it clear after Rodgers darkness retreat that they think the time is now to move forward with Jordan Love as their quarterback.
Rodgers told all in his interview, dating back to 2020, when the Packers selected Love in the first round. The conversation was a long time coming, but Green Bay’s plan was delayed thanks to back-to-back MVPs by Rodgers. Now, it’s time for a new challenge.
Social media had plenty to say about Rodgers interview, including some trolls of Adam Schefter.
Aaron Rodgers tells all on Pat McAfee: Best memes and tweets
Aaron Rodgers’ interview was a long one, but there were several shots fired, including one across the brow of ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter. He had some fun at his own expense, proving Rodgers text message as fact.
Confirming Aaron Rodgers’ report: pic.twitter.com/XRhhd58Qm5
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2023
Rodgers discussed his departure from Green Bay, and all the city and franchise meant to him over the years. Nonetheless, he did seem a little offended by the way things ended, despite suggesting that he was not upset with the team in the moment.
As for the rest of NFL Twitter, they had plenty of fun at Rodgers expense.
I love that Aaron Rodgers, the biggest critic of Big Pharma in professional sports, came out of the darkness and realized that he wants to work for the billionaire heir to the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical fortune
— Pablo Torre 🏴☠️ (@PabloTorre) March 15, 2023
Brett Favre to Aaron Rodgers pic.twitter.com/XWaTXdjqkT
— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) March 15, 2023
First look at Aaron Rodgers in a Jets uniform pic.twitter.com/m1UucNujPB
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) March 15, 2023
First look at Aaron Rodgers as a member of the Jets pic.twitter.com/QBvy9nCrUV
— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) March 15, 2023
everyone to Aaron Rodgers: pic.twitter.com/GcLbaLBOq5
— Rotoworld Football (@rotoworld_fb) March 15, 2023
Aaron Rodgers to Adam Schefter 👋 pic.twitter.com/k5bUjdyTTV
— Mekka Don (@MekkaDonMusic) March 15, 2023
Jordan Love looking at Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre after getting his script pic.twitter.com/KzsJEle7BM
— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) March 15, 2023
Aaron Rodgers: “I want to play for the Jets”
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) March 15, 2023
Jets fans: pic.twitter.com/6OoblaqQvC
Aaron Rodgers rn pic.twitter.com/5zXFmVPvIY
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) March 15, 2023
Aaron Rodgers life is gonna be HELL everyday in practice now. 👀 pic.twitter.com/VqwnpMIbSn
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) March 15, 2023
There was plenty more where that came from, as Rodgers interview lasted nearly an hour in length. He’s a New York Jet. Get used to it.