“Giving Rodgers Too Much Power”: NYT Best Selling Author Sounds off on Aaron Rodgers Wish List Nearing Completion

With the new football season on the horizon, a conversation about the leeway given to star players has sparked a debate between two teammates. And, a recent signing by one of Aaron Rodgers‘ former teammates by the New York Jets has added concerns.

Former NFL linebacker and the best seller author, Emmanuel Acho believes Rodgers is recruiting former players. But are they at their peak? The famous writer expressed concern over Aaron Rodgers’ behavior off the field, leading to worries about the amount of power the quarterback has over team decisions.

Emmanuel Acho slams Aaron Rodgers’ powerful behavior

Emmanuel Acho, a former NFL linebacker and author, commented on Aaron Rodgers’ behavior on his show. He expressed concerns over one key aspect. “One thing he’s doing that I don’t necessarily like, recruiting former players that he played with previously that can no longer play the game at a high level,” Acho remarked.

The former star pointed out Cobb’s signing by the Jets, despite no longer being at his peak performance, indicates Aaron Rodgers has been given too much influence over the team’s decisions. “Randall Cobb is not the same of old, for the Jets to sign Randall Cobb leads me to believe they’re giving Aaron Rodgers too much power,” he noted. Acho believes that this behavior may be a cause for worry.

On Wednesday, Randall Cobb joins the Jets on a one-year, $4M deal. After a 12-year stint with the Packers, Cobb will join the Jets for the upcoming season.

All about A-Rod’s wish list

Aaron Rodgers had a list of former teammates that he wanted the team to sign. It included Robert Tonyan (signed with Chicago Bears), Allen Lazard (occupied by Jets), Marcedes Lewis (currently a free agent), and Odell Beckham Jr. (recently signed with the Baltimore Ravens).

As the conversation goes forward, Acho argues –  Tom Brady has been given more leeway in bringing in players to the team, like Antonio Brown and Rob Gronkowski. He questions whether Aaron Rodgers is given the same leeway and suggests that perhaps it’s because of his performance or lack of off-field issues.

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LeSean McCoy agrees Aaron Rodgers has earned respect, but argues that GM/Coach should discuss adding better players to help the team. He points out that many of the players Rodgers has mentioned may not be of the required level to make a significant impact on the team.

Per McCoy, the Jets may be bullied, and they need to be more dominant in building a stronger team. He points out the Packers as an example of what can happen when a team doesn’t take action to improve its roster. But can A-Rod make the magic work? Time will give a certain answer!

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