The Aaron Rodgers-Russell Wilson war of words was one unique after-the-match fight. Both legendary QBs were once a part of the NFC; The division has some of the most iconic matches. Just like Rodgers owns the Bears, he once took a sly jab at Russell’s faith. But the former Seahawks QB remained humble and dealt with the beef neatly.
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The ‘God’ remark by Russell Wilson came back in January when the Seahawks fell 16-0 at halftime before eventually winning 28-22 in overtime. After throwing the interception in that game, Russell Wilson said that God talked to him and told him why it happened. It prompted Aaron Rodgers to take a shot at his faith in Christianity.
After Aaron Rodgers‘ dig, Russell Wilson lays out his thoughts. However, he did not address the Green Bay Packers QB directly. Wilson avoids any DangeRuss comments that could lead to controversy. His response was a humble one.
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Russell mentions via CBS Sports, “I think that in terms of that comment in all that, you know everybody has a right to their own opinion. I know for me, I’m just grateful that God has given me the opportunity to play the great game of football. I’m so grateful, I know one of the things my parents always taught me is just continue to remain humble in your victories and your losses, and I think that’s just the thing I’m grateful for, just to be able to play the game of football, and I love it.”
#Seahawks Russell Wilson on #Packers Aaron Rodgers "God" comment: "remain humble in your victories and your losses" pic.twitter.com/M0KbPZbTND
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) September 24, 2015
The NFC division is no longer home to Russell Wilson. They may have resolved their conflict amicably.
Recall: Aaron Rodgers’ Jab on Russell Wilson
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This particular moment occurred in 2015. On Sunday night of Week 2, the Green Bay Packers played the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field and won, 27-17. Aaron Rodgers pokes fun at Russell Wilson after the game. The fact that A-Rod refers to DangeRuss’ Christian beliefs draws attention to the issue.
Jabbing Russell Wilson? Aaron Rodgers said: "I think God was a Packers fan tonight." http://t.co/x42ZO0LmAj pic.twitter.com/lqpucudvZK
— ESPN (@espn) September 21, 2015
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Rodgers also states on the ESPN Milwaukee radio show that he did not believe God is a huge football fan after Wilson attributed the NFC Championship victory over the Packers to God. The burgeoning Rodgers-Wilson rivalry would only fuel the flames of what is quickly becoming one of the best head-to-head contests in the NFC. Fans may have to wait an eternity now that Russell plays for the Denver Broncos.
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