“I’m Still Little Bit Above Everyone”: Aaron Rodgers’ ‘Egypt’ Trip Is Sending Out Wrong Message, Per Rams Legend, as Jets QB Returns to the US

Aaron Rodgers is the face of the New York franchise, hence all eyes remain trained on him. As per current updates, the QB is back on U.S. soil after his mandatory minicamp absence created multiple storylines in the media, gaining criticism from football enthusiasts.

Earlier it was speculated that the New York Jets quarterback is off for his another ayahuasca retreat months after the Playa Esterillos Este, Costa Rica trip. However, now that he is back, A-Rod’s former teammate, Marquez Valdes-Scantling revealed that the quarterback apparently went on a summer trip to Egypt. As a result, his seriousness for football is again being questioned. Like many analysts, one Los Angeles Rams legend has argued that no matter what he does off the field, his absence during the mandatory minicamp of the Jets is sending out a wrong message to the franchise, his teammates, and fans.

Aaron Rodgers’ actions appear in opposition to his commitment to the Jets

In a recent episode of the Herd w/Colin Cowherd, journalist and host of the Friday’s show, Jason McIntyre, was joined by former Rams WR Torry Holt. During the discussion, Holt pointed out that the minicamp is where the foundation for the season is laid, with coaches setting the team’s direction. He expressed his disappointment saying, “This is totally for me unacceptable. Aaron Rogers already knows that the pressure is on but the message that I think that it’s sending to your teammates is that I’m still a little bit above everyone.”

McIntyre asked Holt if he is able to recall any moment when his quarterback was not present at the mandatory camps due to some reason or the other. To which, the Rams’ legend straightaway shook his head no. Holt, reflecting on his own NFL career, expressed concern and disappointment about Rodgers’ absence.

He emphasized that during his time no key player, especially the QB, missed such a crucial part of the preparation. Holt acknowledged, “I get it, he’s a fantastic player, fantastic leader. It was something family driven, we haven’t really heard, that’s the only way I’m missing Camp, that’s the only way that I am missing camp with the expectations that are on the Jets and winning championships….they revamp their offensive line” for Rodgers.

Recalling his past experience, Holt mentioned that the only time he missed training was during a contract holdout, which still troubled him deeply. Additionally, the 48-year-old criticized the Jets’ management for allowing this to happen. In conclusion, he stressed the importance of unity and commitment to pursuing a championship, expressing bafflement at Rodgers’ decision to skip such an important team event.

Meanwhile, the Jets quarterback is back on American soil and was seen throwing passes to the Bills’ wideout.

Aaron Rodgers is prepping up for the Jets’ training camp?

As per the reports, the Jets fans are becoming more frustrated with Aaron Rodgers’ apparent lack of commitment to the team. Despite high expectations, he has missed several opportunities to practice with his current teammates and has instead been training with a former Packers teammate.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling shared that Rodgers made time to work out with him in Los Angeles, California. He expressed on FS1, “I hit him up, told him I was coming out to L.A., and said, ‘Let’s run some routes.’ So, we got it in, went out to some high school, and ran some routes together. We’re good. It was good.”

Rodgers and Valdes-Scantling have been good friends since their Green Bay time. Both the players’ history with the Packers often sparks speculation about a possible reunion. However, Valdes-Scantling is currently under contract with the Jets’ divisional rival, the Bills. And the speculations are if he doesn’t make it to the Bills’ final roster, a reunion in New York could be possible.