Amidst a never-ending, high-profile row with the Green Bay Packers, quarterback Aaron Rodgers took long minutes to talk about the importance of mental health on Monday.
“I am very grateful for the opportunity I have had to take care of my mental health,” said Rodgers, whose words were interpreted by ESPN.
The 37-year-old assured that he has not suffered from depression or mental health issues, but just wanted to send a general message and explain the core of his thinking about his actions during the season. dead.
“I really just tried to think of what puts me in the best frame of mind. What habits could I take that made me feel good about my body? And that’s what I did.”
“The mental side is something important for all athletes. I don’t think we talk about it enough. Taking time for yourself in order to work on yourself is the best gift that we can give to ourselves. ”
The winner of the 2020 NFL MVP trophy kept his team 13-3 last season, who then lost in the National Championship game against the Tampa Buccaneers. Bay.
On a personal level, Rodgers had 70.7% of his save last season, amassing 4,299 yards. He also handed the ball 48 times for a major.
Rodgers has made his dissatisfaction known to several members of the Packers’ organization and has reportedly asked to be traded in the offseason. The pivot has also approached the subject very briefly, with a message heavy with meaning.
“Sometimes the loudest speaker in a room isn’t the smartest,” he said. Sometimes the loudest speaker in the room isn’t the one with all the facts of a story, or even the truth. One can find a lot of wisdom in silence. Sometimes, we show a lot of wisdom by choosing what to say. “
While he still doesn’t know what the future holds in the NFL, he does know that his next sporting challenge will not be a football game. On Tuesday, he will team up with Bryson DeChambeau in a golf game. The pair will face golfer Phil Mickelson and quarterback Tom Brady.
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