The fallout from the Niners game left a clear division of fans: the pro-Aaron and the anti-Aaron groups – with the anti’s being particularly distressed and vocal.
Fans who are never satisfied with less than perfection found a ready scapegoat: “Rodgers hasn‘t been elite for years,” “we should never have signed him to a long-term contract,” “Rodgers just proved he’s a fraud.” Et cetera.
The truth is: Rodgers delivered two fine postseason passing performances.
Jan 19, 2020; Santa Clara, California, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) in the first half of the NFC Championship Game at Levi’s Stadium.