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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers speaks to the media after beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 at Lambeau Field on November 15, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers speaks to the media after beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 at Lambeau Field on November 15, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Aaron Rodgers, the longtime Packers quarterback, has won back-to-back MVP awards. As a result, rumor-town says he might want to be the QB with the biggest paycheck. However, Diana Russini’s shocking revelations about Rodgers’ demands prompted Pat McAfee to contact Rodgers regarding her claims. Consequently, Rodgers replied with just two words to the NFL reporter’s report.
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On Thursday, ESPN’s Diana Russini reported that Rodgers is aiming to be the highest-earning football player in the league by a longshot. Additionally, he is seeking a contract that would pay him $50 million a year.
McAfee clarifies reports about Aaron Rodgers
One person who can shed light on Rodgers would have to be his close friend Pat McAfee. Therefore, following Russini’s reports, McAfee contacted Rodgers on Friday.
She reported this morning an update on a when Aaron Rodgers could make a decision on his playing future and @diannaESPN joined us to explain what she's heard on the matter:#NFL #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/hLC5CMIVlc
— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) February 24, 2022
McAfee texted Rodgers to inquire if the reports about him asking for such a large sum of money are true. In response, the four-time MVP wrote that the reports are “categorically false.”
McAfee discussed this topic on his show as well. He said, “I sent him, ‘Hey man, reports on you wanna be the highest-paid player by a wide margin,…… is that what’s going on right now?’ ‘Categorically false’ is what he said.”
Narratives have gone unchecked for a very LONG time.. I reached AHT to @AaronRodgers12 this morning & asked if he wants to be the highest paid NFL player by a large margin…
"categorically false" was his response#PMSLive pic.twitter.com/OkjJPpoKew
— 🅿️at McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 25, 2022
Hence, McAfee clarified the matter on his show, staying staunchly loyal to his friend.
Not gone down well with the media
Greg Jennings had a harsh take. Pointing out the hypocrisy if the rumors are true, Jennings said, “Now all of a sudden, it’s about the money…Aaron Rodgers has been a very selfish guy… His words to me were ‘don’t be that guy’…”
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Even long-time Rodgers supporter FS1’s Nick Wright was stunned. He even suggested that the QB might leave the Packers for a higher salary. Moreover, he listed a handful of NFL teams that might be capable of fulfilling his demands. Nevertheless, he also stated that Rodgers should not be signed to such a deal since he’s unworthy of it.
"If Aaron Rodgers wants $50M/yr the Dolphins, Jets, Broncos & Colts can pretty easily do it. … The Packers can't pay Rodgers $50M/yr. If he wants this money he's leaving. I don't think he should be the highest paid QB in football. I don't think he's earned that."—@getnickwright pic.twitter.com/fIkS82lHqc
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) February 25, 2022
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Thus, recent reports about Rodgers have caused him to receive a lot of backlashes. Although it is unknown whether the reports are accurate or not, we should see some clarity very soon. If McAfee is to be believed and he is a good authority, the matter is closed. But if there’s any truth to the matter, the future for Green Bay remains undecided.
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