Aaron Rodgers Declared “Most Selfish & Self-Centered” for Sabotaging Robert Saleh as Ex-Bucs Shaun King Slams Jets QB for Minicamp Absence

The story doesn’t seem to die. The New York Jets’ veteran QB’s absence at minicamp keeps getting criticism from former players and analysts. In a YouTube interview, former Buccaneers’ QB Shaun King criticizes the Jets’ QB Aaron Rodgers, calling him the most selfish QB of his generation. King’s criticism isn’t alone; NFL analysts Chris Broussard and Nick Wright also slammed A-Rod for skipping OTAs on their show, First Things First. 

Shaun King notes Rodgers’ brilliance as “one of the most talented throwers of the football,” but also highlights a concerning trend of putting individual goals ahead of team devotion. He blames Rodgers for skipping the minicamp (despite being aware of the schedule). The ex-Buccs QB also emphasizes how Rodgers’ absence weakens HC Robert Saleh’s position. Calling it a “self-serving decision,” King underlines that A-Rod’s absence could potentially hamper rookie receiver Garrett Wilson and other young players’ progress. 

King is upset with Rodgers’ alleged lack of leadership, especially concerning his younger colleagues. The 44-year-old alludes, “How do you make sense of the Jets and their situation? He’s blowing off mandatory practices, like… in my opinion, Rodgers is the most selfish & self-centered QB!” 

Analyst Wright also accused the four-time MVP of being a “phoney” for skipping the required minicamp. He questioned Rodgers’ priorities, stating he doesn’t understand the QB’s reason to miss the OTAs. Both Wright and Broussard labeled A-Rod “selfish” and “ridiculous” for his actions. Adding fuel to the fire, the media echoed criticism. 

Media storm over Rodgers’ absence, but Jets unbothered 

Aaron Rodgers’ criticism after missing the team’s minicamp has been ongoing. The reason? A pre-existing personal commitment that the Jets considered “unexcused” though communicated tot he team in advance. While HC Robert Saleh downplayed the absence and teammates remained supportive, analysts and talk show hosts presented a dramatic picture, per Si.com. They even suggested Dak Prescott as a potential replacement for the next season. 

Per an NFL insider, Rodgers isn’t bothered by the “unexcused” label. They revealed both parties agreed on the “one team, one set of rules” approach. The question is: why didn’t the Jets reschedule the minicamp? The catch: changing the schedule could have caused other players to forgo the last week of voluntary workouts. This would have impacted players who needed extra practice time, which is worse than one player’s absence (even if it’s Rodgers).

In reality, veteran QBs often miss minicamps without much consequence. With both Rodgers and the Jets on the same page, this instance looks like a minor hiccup in the way. The real story can end right there.