Aaron Rodgers agrees with Tom Brady in damning verdict on NFL rules

Aaron Rodgers appeared on the Pat McAfee Show and the New York Jets quarterback agreed with the views of seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady on how the league has changed.Aaron Rodgers shares the same view as Tom Brady regarding NFL rule changes, backing up his old rival’s belief that there is too much mediocrity in the league.

The seven-time Super Bowl winner appeared on the Stephen A. Smith Show and claimed that the standard of play across the league has declined. One of his reasons for this point of view is the rules changing over the years in which the penalties are given out for less than in previous years.During his appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers, who plays quarterback like Brady did, echoed the seven-time Super Bowl winner’s thoughts. “When I was a young player, too, the greatest fear you have as a quarterback is getting one of your guys hurt,” he said. “Throwing a ball high over the middle, exposing the guy and him getting rocked and him leaving the game. That was your biggest fear, so you were smart about certain plays and throws of just not making them
Aaron Rodgers agrees with Tom Brady in damning verdict on NFL rules
Aaron Rodgers appeared on the Pat McAfee Show and the New York Jets quarterback agreed with the views of seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady on how the league has changed

Aaron Rodgers agreed with Tom Brady on how the NFL rules have changed
Aaron Rodgers agreed with Tom Brady on how the NFL rules have changed
Aaron Rodgers shares the same view as Tom Brady regarding NFL rule changes, backing up his old rival’s belief that there is too much mediocrity in the league.

The seven-time Super Bowl winner appeared on the Stephen A. Smith Show and claimed that the standard of play across the league has declined. One of his reasons for this point of view is the rules changing over the years in which the penalties are given out for less than in previous years.
During his appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers, who plays quarterback like Brady did, echoed the seven-time Super Bowl winner’s thoughts. “When I was a young player, too, the greatest fear you have as a quarterback is getting one of your guys hurt,” he said. “Throwing a ball high over the middle, exposing the guy and him getting rocked and him leaving the game. That was your biggest fear, so you were smart about certain plays and throws of just not making them.”
Rodgers, who has never been afraid to share his opinions, attributed the NFL’s rules changes to a shift in culture in today’s society. “If I’m looking at this from a real big picture, there’s a softening of society that has definitely caused things like this,” he added. “Hockey doesn’t have an enforcer position anymore. Why? Because we need the fighting out of hockey. It’s too violent.

“I think people wanna see football be a collision sport. Not to where guys are getting mangled on the field but they enjoy the big hits. There’s certain players who you just knew were big hitters and pushed the line of what’s a cheap shot and what’s a legit hit.” Brady won six of his Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots and he lifted the Vince Lombardi trophy for the final time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Brady was drafted by the Patriots in 2000, and more than 20 years later the former quarterback explained why he thinks the standard across the league has dropped. “I think there’s a lot of mediocrity in today’s NFL. I don’t see the excellence I saw in the past,” said Brady.

“I think the coaching isn’t as good as it was, I don’t think the development of young players is as good as it was, I don’t think the schemes are as good as they were. I think the rules have allowed a lot of bad habits to get into the actual performance of the game. I just think the product, in my opinion, is less than what it’s been.”Rodgers is currently out of action after suffering an Achilles tear during the opening week of the season while on debut for the New York Jets. Like Brady, Rodgers sympathizes with defensive players who have to try to do their jobs while also avoiding doing something that could lead to a flag, fine or even a suspension.It’s tough to play defense in the league,” Rodgers said. “It is really tough. I saw a couple of the calls (Monday) night and just thinking that was not how it used to be. Used to play the Lions and you know you’re getting rocked just about every snap you’re taking dropping back. You’re getting hit, you’re getting pushed.

“I think we’ve created bad habits with some of the reads and zero fear of throwing over the middle. I think some of the quarterbacks are getting rewarded for sliding late at times and taking very light shots that become 15-yard penalties.”