The Packers-Bears rivalry became a must-see when Aaron Rodgers took charge. The divisional rivals recently gave out a banger of a match, but A-Rod recalled who owns them. Despite the heat, the Packers’ QB1 has big props for the Chicago faithful. However, NFL fans have cautious feedback to Rodgers’ statement about his biggest adversaries.
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The Bears’ recent game against the Packers was a special one. Green Bay won for the 787th time in its long and famous league history on Sunday, defeating Chicago 28-19. The Bears have 786 victories and have held the all-time victory record for 101 years. Aaron Rodgers had some positive words for their divisional rivals.
Aaron Rodgers mentioned, “It means a lot. I think that’s part of the legacy. You always want to leave the place you’re at better than you found it and right now we flipped the all-time series, we flipped the all-time wins. I’ve had a lot of success against them, so I think in a few years you look back and you feel pretty good about your contributions to the rivalry.”
Plenty of memorable battles with the Bears 💪@AaronRodgers12 | #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/HnnP0Whcks
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) December 9, 2022
However, NFL Fans have some watchful reactions to A-Rod’s comments about the illustrious divisional rivalry.
A user claimed it sounds like a QB who would retire.
Sounds like a quarterback who’s going to retire 🙏🙏🙏
— Italia (@prostreet690) December 9, 2022
Another user wished to see such confidence after beating other teams.
Wish they were confident beating other teams like they do the Bears.
I’m okay with it though.
— Joe (@Joe_ryan80) December 9, 2022
This user reminded the Packers won 39 games in three years. It is like one season.
I mean they won 39 games in a 3 year span. It’s one season
— Cryptic (@WIGB05) December 10, 2022
Another user hailed jersey number 12 as a legend.
12 = LEGEND
— Jeff Seppanen (@JeffSeppanen) December 10, 2022
Another user saw a lot of past tense in Aaron Rodgers’ statement but does not blame him.
Yep. A lot of 'past tense' in that quote. Can't blame him, Brady, Clemons, Parish and a few others, are that 0.0001 exception to the human body and the wear it can endure.
— ThatPcolaGuy (@Bp55ee) December 10, 2022
Another user thanked for the quote.
thank you for this quote
— Green (@ItsGreen97) December 9, 2022
Rodgers certainly raised some concerns with such a quote.
Aaron Rodgers may have some heat over Matt LaFleur
Aaron Rodgers won the game against the Bears. However, there was a point of contention in the game. On Green Bay’s first possession of the second half, A.J. Dillon seemed to scramble for a first down. However, the officials ruled the running back was off the line.
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Aaron Rodgers shows frustration after AJ Dillon was ruled short of a first down. pic.twitter.com/pOJ308epry
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 4, 2022
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers opposed the idea, believing he had moved on. However, the Packers‘ head coach did not see it. Matt LaFleur did not issue the challenge. Rodgers appeared to be reaching out his arms, yelling at the coach to throw the flag.
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Rodgers’ dissatisfaction appears to be booming on the coaching side. It remains to be seen whether the rage subsides.
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