Packers News: Former QB Aaron Rodgers Goes Off On Conspiracy Theory (Statement)

   

Aug 26, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) runs on to the field with tight end C.J. Uzomah (87) to warm up before a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

There is a lot of optimism in the Green Bay Packers’ organization about the future.  Fans are excited about what Jordan Love and this young offense could do for this team in the years to come.

In the days leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft, the Packers traded Aaron Rodgers, signaling the dawn of a new era in Green Bay.  Rodgers’ entire career has been characterized by both his on-field achievements and off-field opinions.

It wasn’t any different this week.

Former Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers Shares Latest Conspiracy Theory

Dec 17, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks on from the sideline against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports (Green Bay Packers)
Dec 17, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks on from the sideline against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

According to Journalist Sean Keeley:

Rodgers recently went to great lengths to deny he had said he believed the murder of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School was faked. However, for a guy who says he has never been of that opinion, he sure does buy into just about every other conspiracy theory known to man.

“Another one of my heroes, Pat Tillman, who left the NFL to join the Army, his death is very suspicious as well,” said Rodgers. “Not the fact we know that he was killed by friendly fire, but the way they handled his body afterwards, his uniform, confiscating his last journal, using his death to prop up the war propaganda.”

“Pardon my ignorance, I didn’t even know that about Tillman’s journal,” said Carlson. “So that was confiscated by the-”

“His uniform was burned and his journal was confiscated,” said Rodgers.

Rodgers Has Made It Clear He Is Focused On The 2024 Season

Aug 3, 2023; Canton, Ohio, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) watches from the sidelines during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports (Green Bay Packers)
Aug 3, 2023; Canton, Ohio, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) watches from the sidelines during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Jets’ division seems vulnerable on paper. The Bills decided to remove some veteran leaders, including Stefon Diggs, Jordan Poyer, Micah Hyde, Tre’Davious White, and Mitch Morse. It’s possible that the Bills didn’t get worse, but they certainly didn’t get better either. To the extent many felt was necessary, the Miami Dolphins had a difficult time overhauling their offensive line.

In theory, New York can compete in the AFC East – and in the AFC as a whole.

The Jets’ season will start off with a bang as they’ll travel Santa Clara to take on the San Francisco 49ers in week one on Monday Night Football.