Aaron Rodgers had one more in him… but it might not have went to according to his plan.
The former New York Jets quarterback joined the “Pat McAfee Show” for a conversation once again and had plenty to say about his ex team. A good chunk of it was aimed at New York’s new head coach in Aaron Glenn.
Rodgers mentioned a variety of issues he had with the way his departure from the Jets went… but his candid chat had many questioning him after he revealed his thoughts with few questioning the team.
That likely wasn’t part of the plan for Rodgers…nonetheless, here’s a roundup of national media reaction to Rodgers’ discussing his departure from the Jets:
Deserves a re-tweet. This read will never get old😏 #Jets#JetUp#aaronrodgers#ericmangini#nflpic.twitter.com/ArkYA4pyEl
— THE BOSS (@BOSS5__) April 17, 2025
It’s nice that in such a divisive world, we can all unite behind Aaron Rodgers being fucking insufferable.
— JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB) April 17, 2025
On the @PatMcAfeeShow, free agent QB Aaron Rodgers says, “I’ll set it all straight. From the jump, I’m in a different phase of my life, I’m 41 years old, I’m in a serious relationship, I have personal commitments I’ve made… and people in my inner circle battling difficult…
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 17, 2025
With all due respect, Aaron Rodgers perhaps should check on how Joe Douglas feels after signing many of his friends, and Robert Saleh who was the subject of several hit pieces–both of whom lost their jobs–before carrying on about this. Lost-their-jobs. Yes, for multiple… https://t.co/3UCSK5Qo3M
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) April 17, 2025
If you’re still listening and hanging onto every word Aaron Rodgers says at this point, that’s on you.
— Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) April 17, 2025
What people may forget about Aaron Rodgers is that, like Tom Brady, it took two decades for him to be a free agent.
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) April 17, 2025
I think it’s incredibly selfless and gracious for Aaron Rodgers to offer to play for only $10 million.
— Gary Myers (@GaryMyersNY) April 17, 2025
I think it’s incredibly selfless and gracious for Aaron Rodgers to offer to play for only $10 million.
— Gary Myers (@GaryMyersNY) April 17, 2025
“It’s not a well-run organization AT ALL”@ColinCowherd weighs in on the Jets having Aaron Rodgers fly across the country just to dump him pic.twitter.com/0b5KgOpcaT
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) April 18, 2025
Aaron Rodgers was likely going to feel disrespected regardless.
If the Jets ended things over the phone, he would’ve called them out for not meeting in person. pic.twitter.com/AdUhasJHa4
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) April 18, 2025
Aaron Rodgers: “Retirement is a possibility.”
Chuck Noll: “If you’re thinking about retirement. You’re already retired.”
I trust Chuck more than Tomlin and Rooney.
— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) April 17, 2025
Aaron Rodgers is not a fan of the new #Jets regime. Rodgers said when he went to meet with new HC Aaron Glenn, Glenn quickly left the room to get GM Darren Mougey. Rodgers expected a long conversation after flying cross-country, but Glenn simply asked, “You sure want to play… https://t.co/UPJOoBdYaJ
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 17, 2025
The Steelers should move on from Aaron Rodgers. He’s currently not good enough to justify The Aaron Rodgers Experience. https://t.co/9Lq3B3OLog
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 18, 2025
Aaron Rodgers: <flies across country for in-person meeting w new Jets HC>
20 seconds into meeting:
Aaron Glenn: so do you want to play football
Rodgers: yea, I’m interested
Glenn: we’re going in a different direction at QB pic.twitter.com/KUGeEBdDhZ
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 17, 2025
It’s nice that in such a divisive world, we can all unite behind Aaron Rodgers being fucking insufferable.
— JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB) April 17, 2025
Deserves a re-tweet. This read will never get old😏 #Jets#JetUp#aaronrodgers#ericmangini#nflpic.twitter.com/ArkYA4pyEl
— THE BOSS (@BOSS5__) April 17, 2025
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: National reactions: Jets get praise after Aaron Rodgers’ commentary