Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has seen the report that he’s frustrated with the organization. He also took some time to poo-poo it.
In a roundabout, sarcastic manner, of course.
Rodgers cited an article from Packers.com and noted that the headline wasn’t click-baity enough and didn’t refer to any unnamed sources.
I feel like the title of this article needs more click bait. Come on GBP, make something up, or talk to some unnamed sources close to me or something to beef up the clicks. #dalailamaisapackersfan #bighitter #totalconsciousness #relax #fakenewstuesday #GBSnowday #meditation https://t.co/HnAvXBAsyl
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) April 17, 2018
The original report, from Yahoo! Sports, could certainly be considered click-bait and did use an unnamed source to chronicle Rodgers’ supposed frustration.
Obviously, Rodgers is suggesting it’s all B.S., using the term Donald Trump loves — fake news.
Rodgers’ supposed frustration stems from the Packers’ refusal to involve him in the decisions to let quarterbacks coach Scott Van Pelt move on and to release receiver Jordy Nelson. It seems pretty clear that Rodgers does have some issue with those moves based on his previous comments. However, he toed the company line on Tuesday when asked about his desire to be more involved with the decision making process.
“Again, I know my role, and that’s to play quarterback the best that I can. The team is going to try to put the right guys in place — the right coaches in place, the right players in place. You just have to trust the process as we’ve talked about over the years. This process works, and it has worked for Mike for a number of years. Obviously, that’s why he’s still here in his 13th season. We’ve had a lot of success here, and you’ve got to trust the process.”
Trust the process…
Once known as the explanation for the Philadelphia 76ers tanking for draft picks, everyone is now using the phrase Sam Hinkie made famous.
Hell, if Rodgers really does trust the process, then so do we.
And while Rodgers has thrown shade on the report, I still believe it’s possible — whether with his knowledge or not — that someone from Rodgers’ camp planted the story.
Think about it. The timing is surely curious, coming on the day the Packers open OTAs. It could also give Rodgers leverage in his ongoing contract negotiations. The Packers can’t have the franchise angry, perceived or otherwise.
A new deal would certainly remove any sign of discord.