Summary

Aaron Rodgers has won his fourth MVP award amidst controversy and speculation about his future in the NFL.

Abstract

Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers' quarterback, has been awarded the MVP title for the fourth time, despite a tumultuous period involving his COVID-19 status, controversial medical advice, and a high-profile relationship with actress Shailene Woodley. His return to the spotlight after a brief hiatus has sparked discussions about his potential departure from Green Bay, with several teams expressing interest in him. The article reflects on Rodgers' complex public image, noting his talent on the field and the mixed feelings he evokes among fans and the media.

Opinions

The author suggests that Rodgers' MVP win is surprising and undesirable to some, given his recent controversies.
Rodgers is portrayed as having a polarizing personality, described with adjectives like "self-absorbed," "egomaniacal," "deceitful," "conceited," and "mean-spirited."
There is a sentiment that despite his negative traits, Rodgers' football prowess and charm make him a compelling figure in the NFL.
The article implies that Rodgers' relationship with his fiancée, Shailene Woodley, may be strained.
The author expresses a preference for other MVP candidates, such as Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford, and Tom Brady, who are seen as more universally appreciated.
The piece hints at a sense of resignation among football fans and the media, acknowledging Rodgers' consistent ability to remain relevant and successful in the NFL.

He’s baaaack: MVP Aaron Rodgers

He’s kept a low profile for close to a month.

Just when you thought you could enjoy an Aaron Rodgersless Super Bowl he went out and got hiss-self another MVP award, his 4th.

He seems to have disappeared from his frightening guitar strumming State Farm commercials. Although State Farm denies they’ve separated ways, he’s benched for the time being.

His unique handling of his COVID status and passing on his medical advice from Dr J Rogan’s office in Spotify Hospital is the rumored reason.

He proved his unattractiveness as a host to the producers of Jeopardy so we don’t have to accidentally catch his slicked back hair visage on the TV while channel surfing.

His “ partner” Shailene Woodley seems to have taken a break from enduring the relationship and departed on a long term acting assignment in Europe.

The last Green Bay Packers saw of their beloved football team and its conversational narcissistic leader was through a snowy veil on 1/23/22 when the Pack blew a 10–3 4th quarter lead and lost the NFC divisional game to to underdog 49ers.

The rest of the country concentrated on the remaining playoff teams.

I was ready to sit back this Sunday and watch a welcome Super Bowl LVI without a thought of Aaron Rodgers. The attractiveness of the Super Bowl QB’s: the young, superbly talented Joe Barrow who’s come back from a grievous knee injury or the hard luck veteran Matthew Stanford will be a refreshing change.

Especially Stafford who was finally liberated after struggling 12 years in the Detroit Lion football wasteland where winning is considered a thing of the past.

Both eminently eligible for the NFL’s MVP 2021 season award.

And, of course, Tom Brady is always in the mix. Why not throw him his 6th MVP touchdown? His numbers could more than justify the choice. He’s announced his retirement and would be the sentimental favorite for many.

All three men have comparable stats and are infinitely more universally appreciated than Rodgers, the 4th possibility. All these alternatives to Rodgers are more fan, teammate and league friendly.

I was looking forward to Thursday night before the Super Bowl when the MVP award was to be revealed. I was at peace. I felt any one of those 3 QBs were more than worthy than Rodgers

No?

The announcement was made and the man who came trudging up to the stage to accept the award was neither Joe Burrows, Matt Stafford nor Tom Brady.

Aaron; all 6’2”, 225 pounds of him wrapped up in a cute little golden brown corduroy suit climbed onto the stage and graciously accepted the coveted award.

When he was speaking I thought:

Damn I haven’t seen an outfit like that since my mother used to dress me for church on cold New Jersey Sunday mornings in the winter.

The press on the corduroy didn’t last past the first hymn — but at least it didn’t itch.

The surprise that shouldn’t have been a surprise — Aaron, smiling all the while, expressed thanks to the appropriate people (conspicuously omitting fiancee Shailene Woodley)

Don’t dismiss Rodgers, no matter how much you’d like to sometimes.

On or off the field.

His acceptance speech was delivered as smoothly as his touched up, well groomed locks and given with the with the boyish charm of his rumpled corduroy suit.

How does someone like him do that?

I turned off the ceremony after his speech feeling neither pissed nor approving.

I’ve been watching the NFL for close to 60 years and I’ve accepted 2 absolutes:

Americans love their football.

2. Don’t ever count Aaron Rodgers out.

There’s talk of contracts and trades. Is Rodgers going to stay in Green Bay or is he leaving? Money, terms and teams are thrown around with the frequency of a Rodgers touchdown pass to Davante Adams!

Hey, you guys in Denver, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, New York, New Orleans,Las Vegas, Seattle,New England, Miami, Philadelphia, Cleveland and, of course Green Bay; cities where teams that have expressed interest in signing Rodgers — tighten your seatbelts.

The circus MAY be coming to your town.

Many football fans feel Aaron Rodgers is a self absorbed, egomaniacal, deceitful, conceited, mean spirited human disguised as a football player.

It’s more than acceptable (even desired) if he’s YOUR self-absorbed, egomaniacal, deceitful, conceited, mean spirited human disguised as a football player……

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This article was self-published 2/12/22