Steer clear of Denver, Rodgers. Don’t need whiny QB.
Tarnished image. I used to want the Broncos to go all in on the Aaron Rodgers lottery in 2022, but I don’t want the face of the franchise to be a liar and jeopardize those around him.
Drew, armchair quarterback
Kiz: Unlike Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, willing to sacrifice big, fat paychecks to declare his doubts about the vaccine, Rodgers tried to sneak around league protocols, hoping nobody would notice. Maybe you can do that in the NFL hinterlands. But in the bright lights of this big city, we demand our quarterback to be accountable for his mistakes. So if A-rod looks for new team in 2022, my friendly advice: Steer clear of my dusty old cowtown.
Change of attitude. I used to like Rodgers. Now I love Rodgers. The media hates free-thinkers who do their own research.
G.L., armchair scientist
Kiz: Rodgers knew the rules. He tried to bend them. When COVID-19 found him, Rodgers whined, blaming everybody but himself for missing a big game against the Kansas City Chiefs. What you call evidence of free-thinking? I call it absolute proof of being a selfish teammate.
Knucklehead. Rodgers symbolizes what a not insignificant amount of Americans are like now. Equal parts arrogance and ignorance.
Peg, testifying
Kiz: Yes, but A-rod is a populist with undeniable appeal for millions of the self-absorbed, arrogant knuckleheads in our fine country. Maybe Rodgers should give up his football gig and run for president.
Just the stats. That was loser move by Rodgers, but he’s still a great quarterback. Would love him to be a Bronco.
Doug, avid skier/cyclist
Kiz: Rodgers is about to celebrate his 38th birthday. Let some other
NFL team deal with the persnickety nature of an old prima donna.
A little love. Good for Rodgers for not getting vaxed. It’s poison.
K.S., freedom-seeker
Kiz: Feel free not to take the vaccine, but don’t come crying to me when a sports team, a musician or restaurant owner makes the independent decision to deny you admission. If Rodgers would rather take his chances by treating COVID-19 with ivermectin, a drug used to de-worm horses, pardon me for chuckling. I anxiously await the day when A-rod will be the “Jeopardy” answer for $600 in the “Weird Science” category.
Shoe-in? Does the fact that Rodgers is eating horse paste make him a “shoe-in” to officially be the Broncos quarterback in 2022?
T.D., Lakewood
Kiz: The staff here at Kickin’ It Headquarters can only dream of being so clever. We’ll bow to your greatness, just as soon as we pick ourselves off the spot on the floor, where we fell down in a heap of laughter.
Call to action. And today’s parting shot takes note that high-scoring Jack Eichel thought he might be joining the Avalanche before being traded from Buffalo to Vegas.
Does Avs general manager Joe
Sakic ever do anything bold? He is “Stand Pat Joe,” recycling the same coach and players, hoping for different results. Avalanche fans should expect more from Sakic and this organization.
Enough with the excuses. Do something!
K.M., unhappy camper