Before he determines his NFL future — be it a retirement, in Green Bay, or in Las Vegas with Davante Adams — news of Aaron Rodgers’ planned “darkness retreat” has already spread across the football world.
The four-time MVP has said he’ll use the retreat as a way to figure out what he should do next. While there were a whole host of reactions from fans, players, and analysts, former Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz had one of the more pointed criticisms of Rodgers’s plans.
Given how it’s 2023, and Rodgers seemingly continues to be content to keep the Packers waiting on him, Schwartz didn’t take kindly to the quarterback’s strategy:
Weird the Packers aren’t consulting more with the guy who needs to go on a 4 day darkness retreat to figure out whether he wants to play football… https://t.co/ufRwF69Ts8
— Mitchell Schwartz (@MitchSchwartz71) February 7, 2023
Rodgers didn’t appreciate Schwartz’s words, but he didn’t respond to him by being mean or with snark. No, no. Instead, he urged Schwartz not to be so “judgmental” while telling him this is how he finds a greater peace.
Be curious. Not judgmental.
We are all on our own path, and doing things like this helps me find a greater sense of peace and love for life. Love and respect to you ❤️ # https://t.co/bsWU7Dphh5
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) February 8, 2023
Maybe we could all use this lesson. Not necessarily when it comes to criticizing Rodgers — I mean, come on, make a decision — but just… in letting things flow with the people in our lives.
We might be happier!
NFL fans had lots of thoughts about Rodgers' response to Schwarz's criticism of his darkness retreat
Be a quarterback who makes headlines for playoff performances. Not off-season activities. https://t.co/4eWs7jPJwe
— a secret one (@a_secret_one) February 8, 2023
Aaron Rodgers 🤝 Kyrie Irving https://t.co/6kuInG0sAY
— Coltrane (@ClassicColtrane) February 8, 2023
Aaron Rodgers. Confirmed Ted Lasso fan. https://t.co/oDGHkxcfK3 pic.twitter.com/DWMx7cs53W
— Anthony Marino (@AnthMarino) February 8, 2023
Love the response from Aaron here. https://t.co/tcBs3WkSCt
— Dave Spielman (@PuckheadDad) February 8, 2023
Please retreat back into darkness. We don't want to hear a word from you unless you're announcing your retirement. https://t.co/00m8KHcZai
— Tyler Ireland (@TylerIrelandNFL) February 8, 2023
He just quoted #TedLasso 😍 https://t.co/W232mCiFjf
— Janet (@jmpritchett) February 8, 2023
Should apply to everybody in all situations in life.
Be curious. Not judgemental. https://t.co/W8xwDKfpXT
— Andrew Lobdell (@Deweymad84) February 8, 2023
Off the top rope. https://t.co/PlKKTCyfkz
— Pete Venkman (@Venkmanism) February 8, 2023
I respect this https://t.co/w8OUTPF6Vm
— bachy_z (@bachy_z) February 8, 2023
