'It's Over, Aaron!' Rodgers Ripped By Jets Ex GM

Aaron Rogers - thinking he was clever while actually exposing himself of something shy of that - did it to himself.

And now the word "hostage'' is going to stick to him. Deservedly so.

One of the monster storylines in the NFL at the moment is all about the drama created by former New York Jets veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers regarding where he will be playing in 2025. ...

Or if he will be doing so at all.

And one voice who should get your attention here is speaking out.

In a recent episode of ESPN's First Take, former Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum brutally ripped the four-time NFL MVP.

"It's over guys... 'We want volunteers not hostages.' This is a guy that's disinterested in being an NFL quarterback... It's over," Tannenbaum said.

Why are Tannebaum's words about the 41-year-old self-styled "Enigma'' QB of value?

It is true that often Tannenbaum uses his ESPN platform to issue outrageous takes; hey, ask Stephen A. Smith - Bristol pays big money for that junk.

But in this case? What is little-known is that Tannenbaum runs a company that helps teams decide on coaching hires.

He's deeply involved as a consultant with the Jets and elsewhere.

So he's not just offering a hot take. He's offering a view of someone who actually advises teams on major moves.

Rodgers is coming off one of his worst seasons in the NFL, ending up finishing with his third-most interceptions in a season with 11. He "took over'' the Jets and made them worse as they dragged to a 5-12 record.

He's got a long-standing offer on the table from the Pittsburgh Steelers. He's sitting on it while announcing, "I'm not holding anybody hostage.''

But ... he is. And he knows it. And he doesn't care.

Do the Steelers really think a semi-interested Rodgers is the answer?

Maybe before they make a decision, they should consult the consultant.