Arrr, Jets' Aaron Rodgers be choosin' to sail alone, seekin' treasure in the NFL seas instead o' joinin' RKF Jr's crew.
2024-05-21
Arr matey! The mighty Aaron Rogers, a four-time NFL MVP, be thinkin' 'bout joinin' Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the independent presidential ticket. But alas, he be choosin' to stay on the football field fer now. Yarr, the seas o' politics will have to wait!
In a twist of fate that left the New York Jets breathing a sigh of relief, Aaron Rodgers, the four-time NFL MVP, has decided to stick with football instead of pursuing political ambitions. Rumors had swirled about Rodgers potentially joining independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his running mate, but the 40-year-old quarterback ultimately chose to continue his career on the gridiron.Rodgers, who suffered an Achilles injury in the Jets' 2023 season opener, is eager to bounce back in 2024. Despite flirting with retirement in previous offseasons, this time his motivation to consider stepping away from the NFL was due to the possibility of joining the political arena. Ultimately, Rodgers opted to remain focused on football.Although Rodgers was initially considered as a potential VP nominee for Kennedy, the presidential candidate ultimately selected California lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his running mate. With Rodgers firmly committed to playing, the Jets can breathe a sigh of relief knowing they have their starting quarterback locked in for the upcoming season.