Aaron Rodgers comforts crying Jets fan: ‘I just want a Super Bowl’
NY Post
Aaron Rodgers may have caused Jets fans anxiety this summer, but now he’s providing support.
While playing at the American Century Championship Wednesday in Lake Tahoe, Nev., Rodgers hugged a crying fan wearing his No. 8 jersey.
“I just want a Super Bowl, Aaron!” the fan exclaimed while pumping his fists. “Please!”
Rodgers walked away from the encounter with a smile.
The 40-year-old quarterback was among the panoply of celebrities at the annual golf event, with fellow NFL participants including receiver Davante Adams, quarterback Josh Allen and tight end Travis Kelce.
Rodgers’ appearance at the tournament may not usually have been notable, but attention on his whereabouts have been amplified since his unexcused absence from the Jets’ mandatory minicamp for a reported trip to Egypt.
The Jets were quiet on Day 2 of free agency after adding a new quarterback Monday.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Brett Berard has displayed both a fiery passion and an admirable patience in the last six months of his hockey career, which reached the NHL level for the first time at the end of November.
PORT ST. LUCIE — The baseball calendar says the Mets have about two weeks until Opening Day, but Francisco Lindor’s mind is on another timetable as these dog days of spring training pass.
The man with the best nickname on the team is one of the few Knicks who has made it this far relatively unscathed in the court of public opinion.
For a guy who seemingly is always headed out the door, Darius Slayton has a way of never leaving.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Rangers stood by their defensive structure in the immediate aftermath of their Weekend of Missed Opportunities, in which they had two chances to capture the top wild-card spot in the East and failed to do so in such disappointing fashion.
PORT ST. LUCIE — Luis Torrens helped inject life into the Mets’ season last year but now faces even larger responsibilities with the team.
The Jets are having a Fields Day.
SACRAMENTO — P.J. Tucker understands his reputation as a hard-nosed player who is willing to vocalize displeasure.
The Yankees have insurance on Gerrit Cole, which is a positive thing in a very worrisome situation.
Could’ve, would’ve, should’ve, oh, the Rangers might’ve had a weekend if they had only buckled down after taking a 3-1 lead into the final 10 minutes in Ottawa on Saturday.
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Dodgers’ last two steps to a championship were eliminating the New York teams last October, and it is hard to miss how much of a better February and March Los Angeles is having as well.
The Jets kicked off free agency by keeping one of their own.