Sharpe calls out Jets' Rodgers following loss to Patriots

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Shannon Sharpe calls out Jets' Aaron Rodgers following loss to Patriots

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated Oct 29, 2024 9:11 AM ET

There are plenty of people out there not cutting Aaron Rodgers any slack after Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots. Shannon Sharpe is, very clearly, one of them.

The NFL vet-turned TV personality didn't hold back on ESPN's "First Take" on Monday when he was asked about the New York Jets disappointing season, and was particularly critical of the team's starting quarterback.

"It couldn't happen to a more smug, cavalier, condescending guy," Sharpe said, looking directly into the camera.

"It couldn't happen to a more smug, cavalier, condescending guy." - Shannon Sharpe on Aaron Rodgers. pic.twitter.com/4792YP5n1m
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 28, 2024

Sharpe is not the first media personality to take aim at Rodgers in light of Gang Green's struggles. The 40-year-old QB has been largely blamed for the dysfunction and lack of chemistry on the field, and has even received blame for having a hand in the firing of head coach Robert Saleh. (Rodgers has denied those allegations.)

"Who else you gonna blame it on? You're running out of people to fire and demote," Sharpe continued.

While Rodgers polarizing personality makes him an easy target, it's hard to ignore that he isn't playing at the same high level he was before missing an entire season with an Achilles injury.

The only areas he ranks toward the top of the NFL in are interceptions (seven) and sacks (18). His play is mirrored in the rest of the team, which went from a 2-1 start to the season to a 2-6 record ahead of Week 9.

Yikes…#Patriots DL Davon Godchaux didn’t hold back when asked about #Jets QB Aaron Rodgers:

‘He’s struggling right now’ + ‘yeah he definitely don’t look the same’ ‘you just don’t know if he could move back there. [Expletive], I can run him down & catch him. He don’t look… pic.twitter.com/ikaVIysIgm
— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) October 28, 2024