Aaron Rodgers has proven what he has believed over time in his criticism of the Green Bay Packers’ NFL 2020 draft decisions.
Rodgers has delivered a season-long MVP and is about to play in his fifth NFC championship game. In other words, he is far from washed out and ready to hand over the reins to rookie defender Jordan Love.
When the Packers drafted Love in the first round in April, Rodgers sincerely acknowledged that he understood that it meant he started a clock at the end of his time in Green Bay and may have to end his career elsewhere if he wanted to play. beyond a certain age.
Now? The future Hall of Famer, 37, is asked about a sense of urgency, given that it is not known how likely he will be on the verge of winning a second Super Bowl ring. Drew Brees is expected to retire from the New Orleans Saints and has only won one Super Bowl in a 20-year career that will leave him as the all-time NFL leader in the passing courts.
“I think my future is a beautiful mystery,” Rodgers said. “This is such a gift to be able to stay in this moment and to be grateful that we were in this situation again and to be with the boys and to have fans on our stadium and maybe snow in a NFC Championship Game I will definitely enjoy these moments and just don’t worry about what’s going on along the line. ”
Rodgers led the Packers to a Super Bowl victory at the end of the 2010 season, but is 0-3 in the NFC championship game since then, including a loss last season to the San Francisco 49ers. All three were on their way. This time, the Packers are slightly favorites at home, but six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady leads the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the other side.
“A lot of people didn’t think we’d come back here after last season,” Rodgers said. “We received a lot of interesting comments last year about the fact that we are the worst 13-3 team people have ever seen. Not the same kind of comments [year]. Obviously, we click the offense much better. I feel very grateful to be back here, grateful for the chance to play. ”
It sounds a little Zen, but Rodgers has had the same approach since he opened his eyes.
“I always try to stay present, especially this year, just like anything, and enjoy the moments,” Rodgers said Wednesday. “I hope there are more opportunities, but I don’t know. I mean, not really. These things are out of my control. “