“I Personally Am Not Begging for Those Calls”: Aaron Rodgers Unsure What Else Referees Can Do While Talking About Chris Jones and Tom Brady Penalty Incidents

Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers said he will not beg for penalties from referees. The star QB discussed his views in the Pat McAfee show. The 38-year-old was reacting to the talks that Tom Brady allegedly received ‘favorable’ treatment from the referee while awarding a penalty. This incident happened in the game against the Falcons. It came as crucial support for TB12 and Co, as they eked out a 21-15 win. 

Rodgers spoke about the multiple moments involving NFL GOAT and Chris Jones to McAfee. “It’s tough. I don’t know how much you can see objectivity in a slow-motion replay. I personally am not begging for those calls, like the one last night. I don’t know, what else Chris Jones can do on that play. That would not be a call I would be begging,” he added.

Aaron Rodgers about football being a collision sport

The 38-year-old is of the view that football is a collision sport, and it is all part of the game. The former Super Bowl winner said there is something they enjoy as QBs. He added it is tough to play defense as they can’t hit the opponents. He admitted he did not start playing football as QB and thus it’d be tougher to handle certain aspects. “So when we are involved in those collisions, there’s part of us., maybe it’s the kid who grows up not playing as QB. But there is something we enjoy as quarterbacks,” Rodgers added. 

Earlier, Tom Brady had said he had no role in the decision by the referee. In a presser, he dismissed the views that the champion receives extra support from the officials. Later, in another game, Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones committed a roughing of the passer penalty when holding the football. Jones tracked Derek Carr from behind and snatched the football, and crashed to the turf with the star QB. 

NFL rules, player safety, and review system

Many fans call for a need for the NFL to be more accountable and impartial to the teams. They ask for more use of technology to ensure the game is conducted in balance for both teams. 

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Aaron Rodgers touched upon what a player can do about these decision-making situations. However, the NFL will also need to frame a clear-cut approach to ensure a clean approach. They have been hearing concerns for many years, and hence a solution is necessary, believes many fans. 

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