Aaron Rodgers' comments on California and COVID-19 sparks debate on Twitter Comment Share Colin Kaepernick and the Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers seems to have reached a point in his career where he cares a lot less about how he is perceived. He hasn't shied away from speaking out on vaccines, political issues and admitting psychedelic drug use. He probably doesn't have that many years left in the NFL, and it's clear he's not interested in maintaining a positive public image. Rodgers does what he wants and says what he wants. The Green Bay Packers' star is originally from California, a state on which he recently made comments. He decried the COVID-19 policies there while appearing on the Club Random podcast. He said that the state is "going to s***" and that all the small businesses are "f*****g gone." The quarterback's comments got the attention of people at Fox News, with television show host Sean Hannity posting about the quarterback speaking out. Sean Hannity@seanhannityQUARTERBACK SPEAK: Rodgers Says ‘California Going to S–t,’ Blasts COVID Closures and Woke Mob trib.al/c7clUZA2167278QUARTERBACK SPEAK: Rodgers Says ‘California Going to S–t,’ Blasts COVID Closures and Woke Mob trib.al/c7clUZA NFL fans were quick to note that this was a sharp contrast from how the network reacted when Colin Kaepernick and others spoke out against police brutality years ago. Here are some of the top comments: Travis Akers@travisakersThat’s weird. When @Kaepernick7 spoke out, Fox News hosts told him to stick to sports, but when @AaronRodgers12 speaks out, it’s a leading headline for the network.I wonder what’s different? ? twitter.com/seanhannity/st…Sean Hannity@seanhannityQUARTERBACK SPEAK: Rodgers Says ‘California Going to S–t,’ Blasts COVID Closures and Woke Mob trib.al/c7clUZA57195QUARTERBACK SPEAK: Rodgers Says ‘California Going to S–t,’ Blasts COVID Closures and Woke Mob trib.al/c7clUZAThat’s weird. When @Kaepernick7 spoke out, Fox News hosts told him to stick to sports, but when @AaronRodgers12 speaks out, it’s a leading headline for the network.I wonder what’s different? ? twitter.com/seanhannity/st… Tatia@TatiaRosenthal@seanhannity The liar is watching way too much Fox News.24@seanhannity The liar is watching way too much Fox News. Doug K. Williams@InstigatorRules@seanhannity Gee, how come Fox and GOP care so much about what a football player has to say? Seems like there is something different between when Rodgers speaks and when Kapernick speaks? There seems to be white the difference. Ooops, silly me, bad type-o, "quite the difference"........492@seanhannity Gee, how come Fox and GOP care so much about what a football player has to say? Seems like there is something different between when Rodgers speaks and when Kapernick speaks? There seems to be white the difference. Ooops, silly me, bad type-o, "quite the difference"........ SeaTurt1e ?@SeaTurt1e@seanhannity Whatever happened to shut up and dribble?44@seanhannity Whatever happened to shut up and dribble? MtnZn@mtn_zn@SeaTurt1e @seanhannity He’s white, big difference with this audience.13@SeaTurt1e @seanhannity He’s white, big difference with this audience. MASKS WORK So wear ‘em@resistthiseugey@seanhannity Oh Aaron Rodgers should just sit down and play ball….you know that old Republican saying…stay in your lane……231@seanhannity Oh Aaron Rodgers should just sit down and play ball….you know that old Republican saying…stay in your lane…… Jennifer@jhowellchrist@seanhannity Why arent Republicans screaming that this guy needs to stay in his lane? Football players should not be giving their political opinions, right Republicans??? Or are Republicans just hypocrites???161@seanhannity Why arent Republicans screaming that this guy needs to stay in his lane? Football players should not be giving their political opinions, right Republicans??? Or are Republicans just hypocrites??? Doug Johnson@bleacherscreech@seanhannity I thought he was supposed to shut up and play football.332@seanhannity I thought he was supposed to shut up and play football. @Blondebrowneyes@seanhannity Oh so now athletes have a voice ??? As long as what they have to say is what suits you???8@seanhannity Oh so now athletes have a voice ??? As long as what they have to say is what suits you??? https://t.co/P0XvtiMTOe kelly Chiles@kellyaj72@seanhannity Can Aaron Rodgers just stick to what he's paid to do after yesterday12@seanhannity Can Aaron Rodgers just stick to what he's paid to do after yesterday L.D. Dewees alter ego@WaltGarage1@seanhannity If Aaron Rodgers says something, it's important. If a Matt Damon says something, he's just a celebrity. Have I got that right?7@seanhannity If Aaron Rodgers says something, it's important. If a Matt Damon says something, he's just a celebrity. Have I got that right? Seeds in your pocket @LordAaron6@seanhannity He should stay in his lane and worry about throwing the football.36@seanhannity He should stay in his lane and worry about throwing the football. Sean@SeanTheDestroyr@seanhannity He should stick to sports. (Isn't that what you all yell and scream and cry when any athlete tells you something about politics? - so it clearly should be said here too)2@seanhannity He should stick to sports. (Isn't that what you all yell and scream and cry when any athlete tells you something about politics? - so it clearly should be said here too) Aaron Rodgers and Colin Kaepernick have had a slightly different reception when speaking up on social issues. Rodgers has occasionally been heralded (though not in recent months), whereas Kaepernick was widely criticized. Both have their supporters and their detractors, but Rodgers receives a kinder reception than the former San Francisco 49er. Also Checkout:- Packers Preseason Schedule Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers played badly in Week 1 Kirk Cousins and Aaron Rodgers - Green Bay Packers v Minnesota Vikings Aaron Rodgers is coming off a brutal 23-7 loss to divisional rivals the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. This is something many people referenced when calling him out for his takes on California and COVID-19. The Packers couldn't get anything going en route to a 23-7 loss. It was a humbling game for a man attempting to win three MVP's in a row. It was an inauspicious start to the campaign. The biggest reason why Rodgers and company struggled so mightily is that they didn't have the weapons on offense. The quarterback was forced to throw to Sammy Watkins and rookie Christian Watson, who dropped a wide-open touchdown. With Davante Adams playing for the Las Vegas Raiders and Allen Lazard injured, they seemed to be lacking a cutting edge. It might be a long season as the Packers might not have the type of offense they had last campaign. A third MVP in a row seems unlikely now, given how the Packers offense is constructed. But if there's a quarterback out there who can survive this, it's definitely the Packers star. He has the talent and will be looking to change their outlook in Week 2. The Packers host the Chicago Bears this weekend, another huge rivalry game. Much will be made of a Green Bay defeat, if that is what transpires. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by John Maxwell × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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