Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers sounds off after reporter calls him 'the biggest jerk in the league'

[Denver Native (Carol)]

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Rodgers had strong words for the MVP voter who said this week that he would not cast his vote for the Green Bay Packers quarterback because he's "the biggest jerk in the league" and "a bad guy."

Those comments came from Hub Arkush, a Chicago-based reporter who owns one of the 50 votes for The Associated Press' Most Valuable Player award.

"I think he's a bum," Rodgers said Wednesday. "I think he's an absolute bum. He doesn't know me. I don't know who he is; no one knew who he was, probably, until yesterday's comments. I listened to the comments, but to say he had his mind made up in the summertime, in the offseason, that I had zero chance of winning MVP, in my opinion, should exclude future votes. His problem isn't with me being a bad guy or the biggest jerk in the league. He doesn't know me."

Arkush, who is the editor of Pro Football Weekly and contributes to other Chicago-area media, made his comments on Chicago radio station 670 The Score and has since said he regrets saying he would not vote for Rodgers because of his issues with the quarterback's off-the-field habits, such as his decision not to get vaccinated.

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[aberdien]

Rodgers is correct.

[Arkie]

Didn't something like this happen to Manning in 2013? One guy wouldn't vote for him.

[Northman]

Rodgers is a jerk but if you are a voter it should only be dependent on what happens on the field.

[Simple Jaded]

Hub Arkush is literally a legend in his field, he used to own and run Pro Football Weekly, he’s been around since Don Magikowski days.

Rodgers literally sounds like a petulant orange POS we all know too well.

[Simple Jaded]

Rodgers is a jerk but if you are a voter it should only be dependent on what happens on the field.

Or what didn’t happen on the field because you’re a huge anti-vaxx doucher.

[King87]

Rodgers is a selfish, entitled, crybaby who is sensitive....but he's not close to the biggest jerk in the league.

He deserves scorn, but since the NFL MVP award is a QB's award, it's him or Brady.

[Simple Jaded]

Rodgers is a selfish, entitled, crybaby who is sensitive....but he's not close to the biggest jerk in the league.

He deserves scorn, but since the NFL MVP award is a QB's award, it's him or Brady.

He’s the MVP, he’s also a huge ******* douche bag.

[Simple Jaded]

This is like calling Jeff Dickerson a bum, King, Arkush is legitimate NFL journalist material.

[King87]

He’s the MVP, he’s also a huge ******* douche bag.

Jonathan Taylor is the MVP, IMO.

But we have scorned RB's in our quest.

[King87]

This is like calling Jeff Dickerson a bum, King, Arkush is legitimate NFL journalist material.

Anyone who has beef with Dickerson is a POS and they're trash.

Look, Rodgers isn't a man of principle. We know this. But the fact it's a Chicago writer is going to come across as sour grapes.

[MNPatsFan]

Rodgers is a jerk but if you are a voter it should only be dependent on what happens on the field.Technically, not getting vaccinated and lying about it does affect what happens on the field due to the COVID protocols. Similarly, AB's, Ray Rice's, etc. actions off the field affected what happened on the field because it prevented AB, Ray Rice, etc. from being on the field, but their actions didn't expose their teammates to possible infection that would have prevented the teammates from being and playing on the field. Frankly, I believe that Colts RB Jonathan Taylor or even Brady are just as deserving, if not more deserving, of winning the MVP.

[Northman]

Technically, not getting vaccinated and lying about it does affect what happens on the field due to the COVID protocols. Similarly, AB's, Ray Rice's, etc. actions off the field affected what happened on the field because it prevented AB, Ray Rice, etc. from being on the field, but their actions didn't expose their teammates to possible infection that would have prevented the teammates from being and playing on the field. Frankly, I believe that Colts RB Jonathan Taylor or even Brady are just as deserving, if not more deserving, of winning the MVP.


Nah. I get your point but if we are going to do that lets start removing guys like Lawrence Taylor and Michael Irvin out of the HOF for being douchebags. Im not defending Aaron's lying about being vaccinated as ive been on record saying the dude is a ***** but when it comes to NFL records the stats on the field is what matters, not one's personal life choices.

[BroncoJoe]

Nah. I get your point but if we are going to do that lets start removing guys like Lawrence Taylor and Michael Irvin out of the HOF for being douchebags. Im not defending Aaron's lying about being vaccinated as ive been on record saying the dude is a ***** but when it comes to NFL records the stats on the field is what matters, not one's personal life choices.

What about OJ?

:heh:

[Timmy!]

The guy literally said he made up his mind this summer he wouldn't vote for Rodgers, you know, before the season started. A guy like that shouldn't be allowed one of 50 MVP votes. That would be like giving me a vote. Brady could throw for 7000 yards, 80 touchdowns, cure Covid and raise the dead and I'd still be FYTB, no vote for you!

[King87]

The guy literally said he made up his mind this summer he wouldn't vote for Rodgers, you know, before the season started. A guy like that shouldn't be allowed one of 50 MVP votes. That would be like giving me a vote. Brady could throw for 7000 yards, 80 touchdowns, cure Covid and raise the dead and I'd still be FYTB, no vote for you!

He's a legendary stud at what he does.

He probably wasn't inclined to vote for Arod. Look, we can all agree Rodgers is a pouty ho, and a douche--far various reasons--but not voting for him is the silly thing.

But I don't think you take the man's vote, either.

[Northman]

What about OJ?

:heh:

Sure, take him out, same with Derrick Thomas. Im sure there is a slew of players who in Jaded's words not "choirboys" that could be ousted from the HOF based on personal conduct.

[dogfish]

This is like calling Jeff Dickerson a bum, King, Arkush is legitimate NFL journalist material.

the old PFW was hands down the best football content available-- i miss the hell out of it. . .

also, i think taylor's claim to MVP is every bit as valid as rogers'. . .

[Simple Jaded]

The guy literally said he made up his mind this summer he wouldn't vote for Rodgers, you know, before the season started. A guy like that shouldn't be allowed one of 50 MVP votes. That would be like giving me a vote. Brady could throw for 7000 yards, 80 touchdowns, cure Covid and raise the dead and I'd still be FYTB, no vote for you!

He said he regrets saying that, probably for this reason only. But he’s earned his vote, this is an overreaction.

[King87]

Guys like Rodgers aren't used to reaping what they sow.

[Nomad]

Rodgers is a selfish, entitled, crybaby who is sensitive....but he's not close to the biggest jerk in the league.

He deserves scorn, but since the NFL MVP award is a QB's award, it's him or Brady.

Joe Burrow would like to have a word with you on the MVP bid. If anything, Joe should be comeback player of the year.

[Nomad]

I agree with Rodgers on the COVID issues. I agree he shouldn’t of lied, but there are far worse individuals playing in the NFL right now that has gotten a pass. This reporter sounds like a douche, and I agree with Timmy that this reporter should have his vote taken away.

I agree that Rodgers is a damn good QB, but I hate his arrogance & smugness. I’m sure he’s a douche of a teammate, but players seem to rally around him.

[dogfish]

This reporter sounds like a douche, and I agree with Timmy that this reporter should have his vote taken away.



look out, cancel culture! lol, sorry buddy, i couldn't resist. . . :laugh:

[King87]

Joe Burrow would like to have a word with you on the MVP bid. If anything, Joe should be comeback player of the year.

Joe is in the conversation, but I still think it's Taylor. It's him and Wentz vs. the world on offense. You know what Taylor's going to do and you can't stop him. He's doing Jim Brown things on the field.

Burrow has a bad line--and some of his INTs are a result of that--and he's the best deep ball passer in the league this season (leads the league in TD throws over 30 yards by a massive margin) and makes great plays with his legs to avoid sacks. He also has one of the best WR corps in the league, a good set of TE's, a very strong RB, and a genius YOUNG head coach.

He's the real deal. He and Herbert are both in my top ten already. I'm not a hater that's blind, I just hate his team.

[BroncoJoe]

Anyone named Joe should be MVP.

/discussion

[Nomad]

Joe is in the conversation, but I still think it's Taylor. It's him and Wentz vs. the world on offense. You know what Taylor's going to do and you can't stop him. He's doing Jim Brown things on the field.

Burrow has a bad line--and some of his INTs are a result of that--and he's the best deep ball passer in the league this season (leads the league in TD throws over 30 yards by a massive margin) and makes great plays with his legs to avoid sacks. He also has one of the best WR corps in the league, a good set of TE's, a very strong RB, and a genius YOUNG head coach.

He's the real deal. He and Herbert are both in my top ten already. I'm not a hater that's blind, I just hate his team.

Who’s Taylor?

[King87]

Who’s Taylor?

Colts RB.