It looks like Aaron Rodgers is on a podcast tour and is blasting the viral switch. The Packers QB became Mr. Offseason after a slew of reports broke out surrounding him. But it may look like Rodgers is just setting up for a start. The QB’s recent podcast appearance is getting recognition among NFL fans, and they are gushing their reactions on Twitter.
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Aaron Rodgers sat down with UFC Commentator Joe Rogan in The Joe Rogan Experience. When asked about pain treatment in the league, he acknowledged having played games on Percocet in the past, which he later realized was a horrible choice.
When Joe Rogan asked, “did you ever play on it?” Rodgers swiftly responded with a yes. He then asked, “what did you play on?” to which the QB told Percocet.
The Packers QB’s open nature over drugs and psychedelic use has sparked up the internet. But his latest claim on playing games while on Percocet is now getting attention.
Twitter users ramp up on Aaron Rodgers’ acceptance of drug usage
The listeners who tuned into the episode were quick to note the part. Moreover, once it came onto the Twitter-sphere, the users blew it up with their reactions to it.
A user needed context, so a Packers beat writer helped him out.
percs is percocet/oxycodone which is an opioid used to treat pain. popping is just slang for taking pills lol
— zach jacobson (@itszacharyj) August 28, 2022
The writer then called out that he was high but pulled up 21 points in the fourth quarter against the Bears.
Aaron Rodgers was popping percs at halftime and still scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to beat Chicago. Just sell the team @ChicagoBears https://t.co/NbtACcFqNX
— zach jacobson (@itszacharyj) August 28, 2022
A user pointed out the iconic ‘Mah Knee’ line from the post-game interview.
MAH KNEE
— My name's Matt but you can call me Matub (@CallMeMatub) August 28, 2022
But another user focused on the advantage of the drug.
Dude just fyi taking those increases your abilities. Trust me
— Cryptic (@WIGB05) August 28, 2022
This user pointed out what Packers icon Brett Favre did.
And Brett Favre was eating Vicodin when he played with his thumb issue.
— Darren Rupert (@DarrenRupert1) August 28, 2022
A user called that Rodgers must be on the clouds, and another brought up the meme to say that he was in the Bears game.
100% this game pic.twitter.com/AQ1vbzxgId
— Sportz (@SportzGG) August 28, 2022
Another user called that it is just some GOAT talk taking place.
goat talk
— kevin 🙂 (@KevinIverson22) August 28, 2022
Rodgers’ unapologetic and frank side is something the NFL fans love to see.
Packers legend recalls the time in drug usage and rehab
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Brett Favre is long gone from the NFL. However, he depended on pain relievers throughout the peak of his career. Favre mentioned to CBS Sports he was taking 15 Vicodin ES every night and during the day. Favre became addicted to it because it kept him awake. He used to stay up all night and never sleep.
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But eventually, the veteran cut the usage and went into drug rehab three times. In 1997, he did not consume any painkiller dosage. The Ex-Packers QB now advocates the usage of CBD and extends to develop an addiction-free atmosphere.
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