Despite the flurry of offseason moves by the Minnesota Vikings, much of the buzz has centered around speculation involving former Packers and Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
On Thursday, Rodgers broke his silence during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, addressing rumors about a possible future with the Vikings.
“I saw something recently about me supposedly pitching the idea of playing for the Vikings. I know Ben [Roethlisberger] was on here talking about me waiting around for them, but that’s just not true,” Rodgers said. “I’m sure fans on both sides—Packers and maybe even Vikings—have their own opinions.”
He went on to explain his long-standing relationship with Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell: “I’ve known Kevin since our days training at Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, like 17, 18 years now. We’re friends, we talk regularly—not just this offseason. We stay in touch during the year.”
While Rodgers attempted to downplay the rumors, it’s typical of him to keep things vague and maintain control of the narrative. Even if he is quietly eyeing Minnesota, it’s unlikely he’d admit it publicly.
For the Vikings, the best-case scenario is that rookie J.J. McCarthy impresses during OTAs and mini-camp, locking in his role as the starter. Otherwise, whispers about Rodgers possibly joining Minnesota are bound to stick around.
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