Rodgers advice is not to overreact

New York Jets star quarterback Aaron Rodgers.LAPRESSE

Green Bay Packers fans are feeling disappointed after their team’s third consecutive loss of the season to the Denver Broncos. The Packers were down by just two points in the fourth quarter when quarterback Jordan Love threw an interception, sealing the Broncos’ victory. This has become a concerning trend for Love, and former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has some cautionary words for the fans.

Speaking on the ‘Pat McAfee Show,’ Rodgers pointed out how quickly the narrative can change in the NFL. He mentioned the example of the New York Jets and their quarterback Zach Wilson, who faced criticism until the team won two games, leading to a shift in the narrative. Rodgers said, “Nobody was saying that s*** a few weeks ago, a lot of things change.”

Rodgers also highlighted the overreactions that occur in the league, particularly on Mondays. He mentioned the recent situation with New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, who was initially seen as the problem but then performed exceptionally well in a last-second victory. Rodgers stated: “Now it’s like Mac was never the problem.”

The quarterback then turned his attention to the Minnesota Vikings, who had a rough start to the season but have since won two out of their last three games. This has led to more positive discussions about their potential playoff chances.

He used Vikes recent win as an example

“Look at Minnesota, KOC’s gonna be out, they’re gonna trade everybody, Kirk’s getting traded, they’re shutting down [Justin] Jefferson because they’re cashing in the season. Then they win two games, now there a half-game out of the playoff spot, now it’s like hey they could get back in this thing in no time and Jordan Addison’s gonna be the bridge until Jefferson comes back and their defense is playing incredible,” Rodgers said.

The New England Patriots also experienced a similar shift in perception after a crucial victory over the Buffalo Bills. Talks of Jones and head coach Bill Belichick losing their jobs quickly dissipated. Rodgers emphasized that narratives can change rapidly in the NFL.

In light of these examples, Rodgers advised Packers fans to remain calm and avoid overreacting to their team’s current situation. He urged them to remember that things can turn around quickly in the league.