Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made global headlines by announcing that he’s considering New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers as his VP running mate.
No, that’s not a typo.
It’s well known that the two are very friendly, however the news that Rodgers is actually under consideration for such a role caught many by surprise.
Hiking with @AaronRodgers12 and his amazing Achilles ⛰️ pic.twitter.com/zBbJWUdOS7
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) February 21, 2024
RFK Jr. is expected to run as an Independent in November’s Presidential Election and has reportedly spoken to Rodgers “pretty continuously” over the past month about possibly teaming up.
Aaron Rodgers was in Costa Rica on ayahuasca retreat when RFK Jr. VP news broke: Pat McAfee https://t.co/y8DQP26iCj pic.twitter.com/LWGXWNVFH7
— New York Post (@nypost) March 13, 2024
He is said to also be considering former Minnesota Governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura as a possible running mate.
For obvious reasons, the news set the football world on fire…
Aaron Rodgers retiring from football to be the Vice President to RFK Jr. with this video as their campaign ad would be the most Jets thing to ever happen pic.twitter.com/4I2FsUrg6Q
— GhettoGronk (@TheGhettoGronk) March 13, 2024
For Rodgers’ Jets teammate, star cornerback Sauce Gardner, the news made perfect sense.
Apparently, Rodgers had been slow to respond to messages this offseason, but his rumored political aspirations is a valid excuse in Gardner’s book.
“Ohhhh, Aaron bouta become the VP.. That’s why he ain’t been answering my text messages,” Gardner tweeted on X.
Ohhhh, Aaron bouta become the VP.. That’s why he ain’t been answering my text messages🤔
— SAUCE GARDNER (@iamSauceGardner) March 13, 2024
While it’s a fun story to talk about, if we’re being realistic, there is virtually no chance Rodgers ends up being RFK Jr’s running mate.
Of course, most people won’t let that stop them from speculating…
How will Aaron Rodgers manage Being A Running Mate for RFK Jr. And Play QB For The Jets? | @TheChadWithrow pic.twitter.com/RF5qPkHIuc
— OutKick (@Outkick) March 13, 2024
What are your thoughts on Kennedy considering Rodgers?
For obvious reasons, many people are excited for the possibility…
Nearly 62,000 of you voted on whether you’d prefer @AaronRodgers12 or Kamala Harris, @VP, as vice president: 94% of you picked Aaron Rodgers. pic.twitter.com/11YVYnnJgY
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) March 13, 2024
As far as Rodgers the quarterback is concerned, what do you expect out of him next season?
Assuming he remains with the Jets as expected, do you think he’ll have a bounce-back year and regain his old MVP form?
What’s more likely: Rodgers serving as Vice President or Rodgers winning a Super Bowl with the Jets???
Jets in shambles
— VALUE PICKS (@VALUEPICKS4) March 13, 2024
