In mid-October, Aaron Rodgers threw Mike Williams under the bus for his apparent role in a game-losing interception against the Buffalo Bills. (Never mind that Rodgers underthrew the ball and was late on the pass.)
Now, Rodgers seemingly has nothing but kind words to say about the veteran receiver as the New York Jets officially traded the veteran to the Pittsburgh Steelers at the NFL trade deadline. Huh?
During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers graciously wished Williams well for getting another “change of scenery” in Pittsburgh. The quarterback expressed sympathy and appreciation for the 30-year-old playmaker working his way back into top form, especially after Williams tore his ACL during the early portions of the 2023 season.
It’s just a little too convenient that Rodgers is now singing the praises of a savvy ex-teammate after he blamed him for one of his clear mistakes in front of a national audience:
BREAKING NEWS: Mike Williams has been traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers
"He's been getting better every week and he'll be great in that Steelers locker room..
This is gonna give him more opportunities and we wish him well" ~ @AaronRodgers12 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/SANnCQm3zF
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 5, 2024
While I have no doubt that Rodgers probably does mean some of his well-wishes for Williams, I’m also not going to discount the possibility that the veteran quarterback was being as cynical as possible in this public appearance. There are, after all, likely few things Rodgers loves more than his public image.
