Rodgers said that although the situation had been “frustrating” at times, he had empathy for the financial and mental toll of the previous two years on people – specifically for the “fear” he believes the Covid-19 pandemic has caused. ‘I’ve never wanted to be a divisive, polarizing figure’ Rodgers passes during the 1st quarter of the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers. “Wanting to see us lose so they can pile on, enjoy and revel in the fact that my vaccination status was some sort of reason why we haven’t had success in the playoffs.” “There was a ton of people tuning in, rooting against us for one reason and one reason only – it’s because of my vaccination status,” Rodgers told McAfee. Now, in the wake of playoff defeat, Rodgers said there was “one reason only” that some have celebrated at his expense. In November, Rodgers – having missed an NFL fixture due to Covid-19 protocols – appeared on McAfee’s show and confirmed that he was unvaccinated against Covid-19 before expressing his disappointment at the “witch hunt” treatment he had received in the media. The reigning NFL MVP reappeared on the “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday to reflect on Saturday’s divisional round playoff defeat to the San Francisco 49ers, a loss that brought a premature end to the 37-year-old’s season and triggered immediate speculation about his future.Īrriving as the top seed, playing on home turf and led by a quarterback tipped by many to retain his MVP status for a second straight season, it was a surprise early exit for the Packers and Rodgers. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has said that he takes accountability for being “divisive” as a result of his vaccination status, despite never intending to be a polarizing figure.
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