Over the course of any NFL game, players and coaches are going to have disagreements. That’s just the nature of how the game is. But the dramatic shows of frustration have been increasingly common for Aaron Rodgers this season.
We saw that on display once again on Sunday.
Early in the second half of the Packers’ Week 13 game against the Bears, Rodgers was certain that A.J. Dillon had picked up a first down on a second-down run. Dillon was marked short on the play, and Rodgers looked to the sideline in disbelief as head coach Matt LaFleur elected against challenging the play.
The Fox broadcast showed the two gesturing at each other, and it wasn’t exactly friendly.
Aaron Rodgers shows frustration after AJ Dillon was ruled short of a first down. pic.twitter.com/pOJ308epry
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 4, 2022
Still, the Packers did have a third-and-short attempt on the next play. And rather than going back to Dillon, Rodgers’ deep pass fell incomplete, forcing a Packers punt.
LaFleur probably didn’t think it was worth risking a challenge in that situation. But still, fans had plenty of thoughts on the whole exchange.
This was how Twitter reacted
Remember Packers fans, this is who you kept trying to call a GOAT. He's not even better than Favre. https://t.co/NTpADR7oBF
— Robert (@necrogamesage) December 4, 2022
Don’t look at the refs. Why is he throwing 30 yards when they can use AJ Dillon to get one yard for a first down? Make it make sense please! https://t.co/gVT6RfyUXU
— Ian ✌🏾 (@GRoddy3x) December 4, 2022
Feel like Aaron Rodgers’ whole season has been one long video of him shrugging. pic.twitter.com/9X8y4e4h3s
— Sports Entertainment (@OutsiderSports) December 4, 2022
ugh I’ve been waiting for this divorce. What the hold up https://t.co/GlBkAyz9Le
— lauren⚜️ (@thelaurensmith_) December 4, 2022
https://t.co/pDWiK0dJGd pic.twitter.com/tbuaLuQZna
— kodi (@_strann) December 4, 2022
You're spelling whining, moaning and complaining wrong. https://t.co/gYeWQI0xab
— Dutch Bears (@TheDutchBears) December 4, 2022
https://t.co/OLy3h5Bz68 pic.twitter.com/rDtqHlfhS5
— xtina (@xtina1229) December 4, 2022
3rd-and-1 shot throw on a day where Rodgers hasn't been close on a deep ball on half a dozen tries. Cool.
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) December 4, 2022
Mad at everyone but himself, Packers need to trade him and start the rebuild
— Tay 🦅 (@eagleshurtme) December 4, 2022
It’s been that kind of season for Rodgers.
