‘I Think He’s a Bad Guy’: Notable NFL MVP Voter Refuses To Vote for ‘Biggest Jerk in the League’ Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers has been one of the top QBs of the modern era of the NFL. The reigning league MVP is once again enjoying an MVP caliber season and is one favorite to be crowned MVP. But recent months have been not kind for Rodgers off the field, with several instances damaging his public image. But recently, a Chicago sportswriter Hub Arkush, one of the 50 members of the media the Associated Press gives an MVP vote, brought this up.

He recently preached that many other players like Cooper Kupp, Tom Brady, and Jonathan Taylor are more worthy of such an honor. In a rant about Rodgers abandoning his team, his teammates, and the city, Arkush clarifies he doesn’t want Rodgers to be NFL’s MVP. He reserved some choice words for describing Rodgers, calling him a “jerk” and a “bad guy” during his appearance on 670 The Score in Chicago.

While speaking on Rodgers’ chances for winning this prestigious honor, he concedes, “Do I think he’s gonna win it? Probably. A lot of voters don’t approach it the way I do, but others do who I’ve spoken to.” Arkush openly talks about his voice of displeasure being a way of pushing the envelope, something that borders on influencing negativity.

Portraying Aaron Rodgers as a bad role model

The surprising outburst from Arkush questions the handling of the highest honor for a professional NFL player’s career. Being named the league MVP is an award that has been awarded for the performances on the football field. The award has never given deep consideration for the man behind the player and should never attempt to enter that realm.

The NFL, as a league, has been active with many controversial figures with serious offenses like rape and murder. According to Arkush’s comments, subjective analysis of players will only deviate from their achievements on the field. If voters similar to him cast their choices on personal preferences, then a revamp of the process should be under strong reconsideration.

Players like Brady and Kupp have genuine arguments to prevent Rodgers from once again becoming MVP. But no portion of their challenge should be given attention for off-field incidents. Arkush’s entire argument backs itself on the ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’. A factor that every NFL fan would be disappointed hearing out loud.

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