Aaron Rodgers does not post on social media very often. It is even more rare that he responds to criticism on social media. Usually, he will wait to address comments made about him during his segments on The Pat McAfee Show. On the show this week, Rodgers revealed that he will be taking a four-day darkness retreat. During this retreat, he will be enclosed in a small room, absent of all light, for four days while he meditates and reflects. His goal is to come out with a clearer answer of whether or not he wants to continue his NFL career.
Of course, social media was flooded with critical reactions to Rodgers’ comments. Known for his offseason excursions that deviate from the mainstream, it is not unusual for people to react before trying to understand. Such was the case with Mitchell Schwartz, a former offensive lineman for the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs.
Mitchell Schwartz Called Out Aaron Rodgers on Twitter
Schwartz, a four-time All-Pro and Super Bowl LIV champion, posted the following Tweet after Rodgers’ appearance on Pat McAfee:
Weird the Packers aren’t consulting more with the guy who needs to go on a 4 day darkness retreat to figure out whether he wants to play football… https://t.co/ufRwF69Ts8
— Mitchell Schwartz (@MitchSchwartz71) February 7, 2023
“Weird the Packers aren’t consulting more with the guy who needs to go on a 4 day darkness retreat to figure out whether he wants to play football…”
Aaron Rodgers Actually Responded
As mentioned earlier, it is not common for Rodgers to respond to comments about his beliefs and practices on social media. However, for whatever reason, he made an exception for Schwartz:
Be curious. Not judgmental.
We are all on our own path, and doing things like this helps me find a greater sense of peace and love for life. Love and respect to you ❤️ # https://t.co/bsWU7Dphh5
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) February 8, 2023
“Be curious. Not judgmental. We are all on our own path, and doing things like this helps me find a greater sense of peace and love for life. Love and respect to you.”
Prior to this post, the last time Rodgers posted anything on Twitter was when he retweeted an interview on February 5 that he did after he won the Pebble Beach Pro Am. Before that, his last post was a retweet of the Packers’ tribute video to Mason Crosby when he played his 256th game.
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1 Comment
Whatever Aaron Rodgers wants to do to find fulfillment as long as it’s not self-destructive, shouldn’t even be a matter for question, I don’t understand what all the fuss is about it’s a retreat, self discovery, self fulfillment, etc. is what these things are all about, perhaps those of you who don’t understand it should give it a try. It might be beneficial, expand your horizons.