The Jets’ off-season hype train has hit a speed bump! Aaron Rodgers and Garrett Wilson seem to be having more than just a few disagreements. A 40-second viral clip of an on-field confrontation during the Jets’ training camp has fans and analysts buzzing about the potential tension between this QB-WR duo. 

In a recent tweet from NFL reporter Connor Hughes, Rodgers downplayed the drama, saying their bond is solid and there’s no beef. “What it appears to be is not always what the reality is,” the four-time MVP said regarding ‘passionate conversations’ with Wilson. But A-Rod’s body language and tone against the wideout narrated a different story altogether.  

Here’s what happened: During the NYJ team’s Thursday practice, Rodgers made an immediate splash with a deep pass to Wilson on the first play, showing he’s ready to roll. Later on, things got a bit heated between the two—details are still under wraps, though. This added a whole new layer to the Rodgers-Wilson drama, especially with the WR calling out some preseason disrespect.

But this isn’t the first time Rodgers has ruffled feathers. The veteran QB has been pretty disrespectful to his teammates this season, publicly calling them out for making too many mistakes, even suggesting they might be benched. “Guys who are making too many mistakes shouldn’t be playing. Maybe guys who aren’t playing, maybe give them a chance,” A-Rod said to the media. And, let’s not forget his infamous comments about Packers receivers needing to be more consistent.

So, is the Packers’ QB pushing his teammates to greatness or just pushing too hard? His past success is clear, but Rodgers still doesn’t seem to be the best leader, and analysts agree.  

Analysts and players question Rodgers’ leadership skills 

Fresh off back-to-back MVP seasons, the Packers QB is now being called out by everyone from his fellow mates to the biggest mouths in sports media. In a conversation with Shannon Sharpe, the king of hot takes Skip Bayless labeled Rodgers as a fraud leader. “As the leader, he’s the opposite of transcendent. He is transparent is what he is. Yeah, because he’s a fraud as a leader.” And he’s not alone. Former QB Shaun King too thinks A-Rod is the “most selfish QB of his generation.” 

But it gets worse. Lions safety DeShon Elliott just threw gasoline on the fire. “The way he carries himself, I don’t like none of that (expletive),” Elliott said about the 40-year-old QB. “A-Rod doesn’t respect us.” With Aaron Rodgers and his team stuck in second place in the NFC North at a rough 3-6, he’s definitely facing a storm. Can he turn it around, or is this the start of the end of his Green Bay reign? Only time will tell.