“Welcome to Mediocrity”: Richard Sherman Has Strong Feelings Towards Jordan Love Being Branded as Aaron Rodgers’ Successor

After months of back and forth, the Aaron Rodgers trade saga has finally reached its ultimate stage. With Rodgers officially headed to New York, the Green Bay Packers have their hopes turned up for Rodgers’ replacement, Jordan Love. As Rodgers made his intentions clear to play for New York, the Packers stated their full confidence in Love and his capabilities. However, it is still to be seen if Love can be a worthy successor to the legendary QB, and Richard Sherman has very less hope.

Earlier Rodgers revealed that the relationship with the Green  Bay Packers front office had run its course. With the ins and outs of the deteriorating relationship making its way to the public eye, one former foe of Rodgers has turned into an ally. Richard Sherman felt that the Packers lost a significant part of their identity along with Rodgers, and voiced his displeasure.

Richard Sherman is not happy about Aaron Rodgers leaving

The Green Bay Packers believe they have someone similar to Aaron Rodgers’ caliber as their replacement in Jordan Love. It was earlier the addition of Jordan Love that gave way to rumors of Aaron Rodgers being unhappy. But A-Rod made his way to two consecutive MVPs the next two seasons, silencing the noise around him. Despite his stupendous performance, Jordan Love was lingering around the corner, and Rodgers was all too aware of it.

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While many within the Packers fanbase have developed a love-hate relationship with Aaron Rodgers over the years, one of his fellow competitors believes Rodgers was disrespected.

Speaking on his podcast, Richard Sherman sounded off on the Green Bay Packers for letting someone as valuable as Aaron Rodgers leave.

“First off, I don’t think Jordan loves the quarterback of the future in Green Bay. You do. You had a great quarterback. 30 years. Good job. Welcome to mediocrity. That is where you will be for the next,” said Sherman intending his comments at the Packers franchise. Additionally, Sherman believes that the Packers lacked a sense of appreciation for the continued excellence Rodgers put on display.

With Rodgers officially moving on to the Jets, all eyes will be turned on him as he reunites with a connection of the past.

A fateful reunion

In an attempt to lure in Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets went after several of his Packers’ teammates. But the most crucial piece was in New York all along. Nathaniel Hackett and Rodgers have a brotherhood of a lifetime, going back to Rodgers’ days in a Packers uniform. Hackett was also among the many who visited Rodgers in California.

Just like many avid NFL fans, Richard Sherman is also looking forward to this reunion and the manner in which it translates on the field.

“But what so if I’m here, jets y’all knows me. Well, y’all got Hackett. I know the offense. I’m gonna run the offense. Hackett Make sure those receivers are running the routes and know my signals when I get there. I see guys in training camp. Don’t worry about it. I’m Aaron Rodgers. He is Aaron Rodgers,” opined Sherman.

Sherman’s comments perfectly reflect the fear that Rodgers incites in the opposing team while applauding the sheer brilliance he pulled off with Hackett at his side. Now the only thing left to do is for Jets fans to keep their fingers crossed and hope Rodgers works his magic.

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