The number one quarterback in the league, Aaron Rodgers, has been the face of the Packers since they drafted him in 2015. He comes from a family where his two brothers also played football. Whatever the differences the Rodgers family shares right now, were not always there. The three brothers once practiced their football together.
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In An interview featuring Aaron Rodgers, Graham Bensinger asked him about the advice he gave to his younger brother Jordan Rodgers “Play fast but don’t be in a hurry.”
Speaking about the same, the Packers QB said, “Well, I kind of still have them. John Wooden, I think he said, be quick, but don’t be in a hurry. But that means that you always want to be playing at a good tempo. You drop your movement in the pocket. Your decision-making needs to be decisive. But I think when you start to hurry, it’s more of a mindset that slows things down, your mind. But continue to play fast with your body.”
Rodgers said, famous basketball coach, John Wooden said the quote that stuck with him, and he further shared the same with his little brother. Jordan Rodgers was much of a star when he played college football at Vanderbilt University. He ranked seventh in all-time career passing yards at Vanderbilt and led his school to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances.
Are there differences between Aaron Rodgers and his younger brother Jordan Rodgers?
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After Jordan’s college days ended, he was drafted into the NFL and spent his time with Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Miami Dolphins. Jordon played as a quarterback, but never appeared in a single game in the NFL. Jordan Rodgers retired in 2015 and further started his career as a sports commentator.
Jordan Rodgers appeared on the show ‘The Bachelorette’, where he revealed he is not in touch with his elder brother Aaron Rodgers. In the show, the contestant takes their dates home to let them meet their family. It was then Jordon said to his girlfriend Jojo Fletcher that his middle brother, Aaron, won’t be there.
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In 2017, the Rodgers family revealed that they are no longer in touch with Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers’s father, Ed, also said that “Fame can change things.” Well, the Rodgers family might be unhappy with Aaron, but they must be proud of the achievements he has in the league. Recently, the Green Bay Packers QB was selected as the number 1 quarterback in the NFL by ESPN.
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