Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

milestogo

(21,307 posts)
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 04:54 PM Apr 2025

Aaron Rodgers Fuming That NFL Hasn't Added Expansion Team To Sign Him



Published: April 4, 2025

MONTCLAIR, NJ—Declaring that this was no way to treat a Super Bowl winner and four-time league MVP, quarterback Aaron Rodgers told reporters Friday that he was furious the NFL hadn’t added an expansion team to sign him. “After everything I’ve done for this sport, the least they could do is create an entirely new franchise so I can play quarterback next season,” said the 41-year-old, adding that it was completely unacceptable for him to still be unsigned when NFL commissioner Roger Goodell could simply snap his fingers and create a team in San Antonio; Honolulu; Columbus, OH; or Portland, OR for Rodgers to lead in 2025.

“I’ve played 20 seasons in the NFL, so I think it’s pretty messed up that no one’s even offered to pump hundreds of millions into a new stadium, coaching staff, and roster just so I can get on the field. Seriously, I’m not picky. If I had to, I’d even go to Canada!” Rodgers added that he was also furious that NFL Network hadn’t created a new streaming service to hire him as a commentator.

https://theonion.com/aaron-rodgers-fuming-that-nfl-hasnt-added-expansion-team-to-sign-him/

(satire)
16 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Aaron Rodgers Fuming That NFL Hasn't Added Expansion Team To Sign Him (Original Post) milestogo Apr 2025 OP
Geez.. Even I didn't think that was satire... I put little past Rodgers and his idiocy... hlthe2b Apr 2025 #1
Please just retire already. Dulcinea Apr 2025 #2
Know when to walk away Aaron. NCDem47 Apr 2025 #3
The Onion is published in Madison WI and Rodgers played in WI for 16 yrs. milestogo Apr 2025 #4
I thought they were based in Chicago now. DemInBuckhead Apr 2025 #9
You are correct. milestogo Apr 2025 #12
He could be the spokesman for Priveledged-Asses-R-US. MLAA Apr 2025 #5
And that expansion team would be True Dough Apr 2025 #6
Not sure the NFL Team owners would go for that name... GopherGal Apr 2025 #7
I love the onion LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2025 #8
Go away toddler whiner. Nobody wants you. Clouds Passing Apr 2025 #10
Great satire.. Permanut Apr 2025 #11
I think an expansion team called the Siberian Sables is a fit for Rodgers. ? What do you think? Bread and Circuses Apr 2025 #13
My Packers instill a Never Quit spirit. BidenRocks Apr 2025 #14
It took me a second to check the link, knowing what an arrogant niyad Apr 2025 #15
Oh? AKwannabe Apr 2025 #16

hlthe2b

(110,693 posts)
1. Geez.. Even I didn't think that was satire... I put little past Rodgers and his idiocy...
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 04:56 PM
Apr 2025

NCDem47

(2,918 posts)
3. Know when to walk away Aaron.
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 05:01 PM
Apr 2025

You had your moment. It's never coming back. Go open a car dealership or sign with a network to do play-by-play.

Realize I'm responding to satire, but he is going cuckoo in real life.

milestogo

(21,307 posts)
4. The Onion is published in Madison WI and Rodgers played in WI for 16 yrs.
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 05:05 PM
Apr 2025

So they pick on him a lot, but they also "get" him and his sense of entitlement.

DemInBuckhead

(122 posts)
9. I thought they were based in Chicago now.
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 06:10 PM
Apr 2025

It was fun to be in Chicago or Champaign and pick up a printed Onion. I assume it was founded in Madison.

GopherGal

(2,534 posts)
7. Not sure the NFL Team owners would go for that name...
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 05:28 PM
Apr 2025

but Aaron was apparently sampling some ayahuasca before those statements.

(yes, I know it's all satire. But in the Onion alternate universe where he made these statements, it was probably under the influence of a hallucinogen...)

BidenRocks

(1,854 posts)
14. My Packers instill a Never Quit spirit.
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 09:19 PM
Apr 2025

Both Favre and Rogers are Ex Packers who I feel should have quit on top.

The stars have faded. Bye!

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Football»Aaron Rodgers Fuming That...