Aaron Rodgers says he needs to play for the New York Jets

So, if you happen to haven’t heard, QB Aaron Rodgers was on the Pat McAfee present Wednesday to deal with all the rumors round his taking part in future. Over 430 thousand folks tuned into the Pat McAfee present, however in case you’re a sane one who determined to not, right here’s the whole lot you missed.

Aaron Rodgers intends on taking part in for the New York Jets subsequent yr

Let’s lower straight to the chase. After half-hour of speaking in circles, Aaron Rodgers determined that he intends to play soccer subsequent yr for the New York Jets. On the Pat McAfee present, Rodgers mentioned that the one factor that’s holding up the commerce is the compensation and dialogue between the 2 entrance workplaces. Rodgers mentioned that he’s being very palms off within the course of.

One of many causes Rodgers mentioned the Jets had been attractive was due to offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. Which is the very same factor that the Broncos tried to do by making Hackett their head coach final yr. They didn’t get Rodgers, however ended up buying and selling for QB Russell Wilson, and everyone knows how that story ends. Hackett was the offensive coordinator for the Packers with Rodgers, and Rodgers spoke glowingly of his former coordinator.

Apparently sufficient, Rodgers was planning on retiring first. He spoke in regards to the closing moments being on Lambeau Discipline, and desirous to retire with that second. Rodgers mentioned that earlier than he entered “the darkness” he was 90% retiring. Nevertheless, when he bought out of “the darkness” and noticed all the reviews that the Packers had been transferring on to QB Jordan Love, he mentioned he wished to play. Which brings us to the subsequent level…

Aaron Rodgers loves the Packers. He doesn’t love the Packers new group.

One of many main factors that Rodgers had that led him to his final resolution was his perceived therapy by the brand new Packers entrance workplace. He made positive to shoutout the outdated Packers regime of Ted Thompson, Reggie McKenzie and others earlier than going into his intentions. Rodgers mentioned he wished the Packers advised him that they wished to maneuver on earlier, and the Packers had been saying the correct factor publicly, however one thing fully completely different away from the general public. Rodgers mentioned that the Packers are “dug in” on the commerce negotiations, however either side are okay with transferring on.

He didn’t point out anybody that’s at present within the Packers entrance workplace, nevertheless.

The Listing of Rodgers

A really hotly debated subject that Rodgers refuted was his “listing” of gamers he demanded that the Jets signed. Earlier it was reported by a number of folks, together with ESPN’s Diana Russini, that Rodgers was offering the Jets with an inventory of gamers he would love them to signal, which included WRs Allen Lazard, Odell Beckham Jr. and Randall Cobb, together with TE Marcedes Lewis.

On the Pat McAfee present, Rodgers vehemently denied the report, saying that the report was “ridiculous”. He says that he was requested about sure gamers by the Jets and he gave his ideas about them. He says that WR Allen Lazard is a “f***ing nice dude”, and that anybody can be fortunate to have him within the locker room. When requested about Beckham, he mentioned, “who wouldn’t need Odell Beckham Jr. on their staff?”

Rodgers says he’s not demanding something, however solely demanding transparency.

Now, as for Adam Schefter…

He needs Adam Schefter to lose his quantity

This isn’t that essential on a big scale, however that is hilarious.

Schefter did certainly affirm the report, which makes it look sadder for Schefter actually. HAVE SOME SHAME!