Packers fans, players react to Aaron Rodgers Jets announcement
Aaron Rodgers confirmed on the “Pat McAfee Show” he is heading to the New York Jets, ending his legendary career with the Green Bay Packers.
As expected, with hundreds of thousands tuning into the show, there have been many reactions on social media to the news.
It is an emotional moment for Packers fans, but an exciting one for the Jets.
We start with Aaron Rodgers himself, who had high praise for the Packers’ new QB1 Jordan Love.
"I'm the longest tenured Packer in history and my life is better because of my time in Green Bay.. the reality is they're ready to move on with Jordan Love and he's got a bright future ahead of him" ~ @AaronRodgers12#PMSLive pic.twitter.com/J0AICEDgEu
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 15, 2023
The great Andy Herman summed it up perfectly. This will be felt across Packers Nation today, there’s no doubt about it.
Quite the surreal moment. Going to take a bit to unpack everything. One of the greatest Packers of all time is heading to the Jets in the same way his predecessor did. 4 MVPs. Super Bowl champ. Hall of Famer. One of the greatest to ever do it. End of an era doesn’t do it justice.
— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) March 15, 2023
Lombardi Ave’s Parker Moes put it perfectly. Well said.
Not gonna lie, This one hurts. The writing had been on the wall but it doesn't make it any easier. 12, thank you. Thank you for the memories, thank you for the passion, thank you for carrying the G the right way for 18 years. Good luck in New York, go get 'em. pic.twitter.com/5OpWfdF5lC
— 🧀 Packers #1 Fan™ (@ParkerMoes) March 15, 2023
Lombardi Ave’s Daire Carragher got an opportunity to see the Hall-of-Famer in his final season with the Packers, a memory to never forget.
I speak for about 60,000 people on this side of the Atlantic when I say I’m extremely, extremely fortunate to have seen Aaron Rodgers play live as a Green Bay Packer. pic.twitter.com/rft3usB39L
— Daire Carragher (@DaireCarragher) March 15, 2023
With Rodgers’ future confirmed, it’s time to reflect on his legendary career in Green Bay.
I will say it was pretty darn cool to have Aaron Rodgers as the QB of the Green Bay Packers the last 15 years
— Mike Renner (@PFF_Mike) March 15, 2023
Was in Atlanta for the divisional round game in 2011 - still think it’s the single best game I’ve ever seen a QB play
It was time, though. Go Pack Go pic.twitter.com/5jgD0d8Ypf
While Packers fans are reflecting on Rodgers’ career, Jets fans are on the opposite end. A Hall-of-Fame quarterback is on his way to New York.
You won’t find many bigger Jets fans than Gary Vee.
Hey @PatMcAfeeShow here he is #accurateAaron made .. will send it to u pic.twitter.com/OHybpRpTJT
— Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee) March 15, 2023
Rodgers won’t have Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon to hand the ball to next season, but he has a rising star in Breece Hall, who was excited about the announcement.
Parade inside da city😭😭🤣
— Breece Hall (@BreeceH) March 15, 2023
And one thing all Jets players must now be wondering is who will join Rodgers in New York?
Who else wanna come to NY👀
— John Franklin-Myers (@J_FranklinMyers) March 15, 2023
Andrew Brandt was part of the front office when Green Bay drafted Rodgers and traded Brett Favre to the Jets three years later. History repeats itself.
In 2008 Packers moved away from a HOF QB to turn to a first-round QB who'd been waiting for 3 years. The HOFer was traded to Jets.
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) March 15, 2023
In 2023 Packers will move away from a HOF QB to turn to a first-round QB who'd been waiting for 3 years. The HOFer will be traded to Jets.
Uncanny.
One thing is for sure, it has been a pleasure to watch Aaron Rodgers play football in Green Bay.
As hyped as I am to see what Love can do, I'm gonna miss seeing Rodgers in the Green & Gold next year. I have learned A TON about football from watching/studying him. He has been such a huge presence in my entire football education.
— Dusty (@DustyEvely) March 15, 2023
Rodgers receives a lot of criticism, often unfairly, and the “Poor Man’s Packers Podcast” hit the nail on the head here.
Could Rodgers be handling this any better?
— Poor Man’s Packers Podcast (@PMPPod) March 15, 2023
And what a great way to end the reactions. Aaron Rodgers said on the show that he told ESPN reporter Adam Schefter to lose his number. Schefter confirmed it.
Confirming Aaron Rodgers’ report: pic.twitter.com/XRhhd58Qm5
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2023
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