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Noah Hiles: Agree or not, Aaron Rodgers’ behavior on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ was bizarre - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Aaron Rodgers' recent comments on 'The Pat McAfee Show' have sparked a wave of reactions and counter-reactions.

By · Published August 5, 2026  18:30 UTC · Updated August 8, 2026  01:37 UTC

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Aaron Rodgers' comments regarding Anthony Fauci on the Pat McAfee show drew criticism from the lawyer representing the former CDC head. Mike McCarthy responded to the remarks, and the conversation subsequently shifted toward broader topics including ESPN, football, and personal matters.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: Aaron Rodgers' recent comments on 'The Pat McAfee Show' have sparked a wave of reactions and counter-reactions.
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Aaron Rodgers' behavior on 'The Pat McAfee Show' has triggered a flurry of responses. The quarterback's comments about Anthony Fauci and ESPN have drawn criticism from Fauci's lawyer, who advised Rodgers to 'stick to football'. Rodgers' remarks have also reignited debate about ESPN's alleged bias against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The timing of the controversy coincides with Rodgers' ongoing media tour, where he has discussed a range of topics including his family and football career. The reporting is thin on the specifics of Rodgers' comments, and the extent of ESPN's alleged bias against the Steelers is not yet clear. The lawyer's response is the only known reaction from Fauci's camp.

The NFL's stance on the matter has not been reported.

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What did Aaron Rodgers say on 'The Pat McAfee Show'?

The specifics of Rodgers' comments are not detailed in the coverage.

Why is ESPN's bias against the Steelers being discussed?

Yahoo Sports reported that ESPN does not want the Steelers in the Super Bowl.

What has been the reaction to Rodgers' comments?

Anthony Fauci's lawyer advised Rodgers to 'stick to football'. No other reactions have been reported.

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