Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher believes Aaron Rodgers' decision to not get the COVID-19 vaccine could make him a successful politician.
Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher offered his political analysis of Aaron Rodgers as a potential candidate for public office during an interview on 'Jesse Watters Primetime' on Tuesday. Urlacher played against Rodgers twice a year from 2008, when Rodgers took over as the Green Bay Packers starter, until Urlacher's final season in 2012. But post-retirement, Urlacher finds himself on the same side as Rodgers on many political issues.
One aspect of Rodgers' reputation that Urlacher believes makes the quarterback a viable candidate for public office some day is that he refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine. 'Aaron would be a good one because of all the stuff he went through with the vax, not taking it, kind of standing up for the people who didn't want to get it,' Urlacher said. 'A lot of guys who played in the NFL didn't have a choice because they were younger and if they didn't get the shot, they'd probably just cut them.' Rodgers incited controversy over his vaccination status in November 2021, when he tested positive for COVID and had to miss multiple games for the Packers. Rodgers had previously said he was 'immunized' when asked by reporters if he got the vaccine during training camp in August. The NFL fined the Packers $300,000 and issued $14,650 in fines to Rodgers for violations of league and players’ union protocols, deeming his comments about being immunized 'misleading.' But while many fans turned against Rodgers after that, Urlacher believed it was a moment that may have also garnered support. 'I like that he stood up for the people, kind of the smaller guy, kind of joined in with them… Aaron really stood up for them,' Urlacher said
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