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Well, who can ever keep Aaron Rodgers from saying what he wants? Often leaving multiple tempers flaring in his wake. While the quarterback is a show in for the history books of the NFL, his off-field antics take center stage right now. Amidst a losing record, the player reminded the world that despite the struggles on the field, he remains the defending 2 time back-to-back MVP. This statement has seemingly left legendary TE Shannon Sharpe quite irked.

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On a recent episode of his show, UNDISPUTED on Fox with co-host Skip Bayless. Sharpe expressed his annoyance with A-Rod, bringing up his back-to-back MVP awards in the fray. While the Green Bay Packers are currently 3-6 in 9 weeks this season.

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Now on a 5 game-losing streak after losing to their divisional rivals, the Detroit Lions, this Sunday. And as Rodgers reminded people that he was still the defending MVP, Sharpe failed to see any comforting or reasonable explanation for his recent performance. On the contrary, he asked a simple question, “Where was that guy on Sunday?”

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The Hall of Famer found the statement to be redundant, as he feels sitting on a 3-6 record has nothing to do with a reigning MVP. Further, calling out the Super Bowl champion for his lack of inspiration on the field. “Those guys in the huddle that was looking for that guy in the middle,” added Sharpe. “Expecting greatness. where was that guy at?”

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Besides the bad fortune with the results, Rodgers looks like a shell of his past self. And it is now worrying many experts.

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While Shannon Sharpe called out Rodgers for his lackluster performances this season, the QB has not yet done much in resistance. This season, the 38-year-old has thrown for only 2091 yards. 7 interceptions also accompanied his tally of 14 TDs.

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The highest amount of interceptions Rodgers has thrown in a single season is 13, which came way back in 2008. Seeing him throw 3 interceptions against the Lions was as shocking for the fans as it could be.

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Where fans experts are becoming more and more skeptical of A-Rod’s game this season, the player remains calm and confident in his abilities. Further reminding everyone who he was. “I’m still the reigning, defending, two-time MVP,” added Rodgers. “They know where to find me. I’ll be in the center of that huddle, expecting greatness.”

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It is yet to be seen if the Packers can actually fight their way out of a season that looks dire right now.

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Avinash Singh is an NFL author for EssentiallySports. He has honors in Economics from Amity University, Noida. His favorite player is Tom Brady, as he credits the GOAT and his story for making him a fan of the sport. Avinash supports the San Francisco 49ers. When he's not watching sports, he's either listening to rock or having a good read in silence.

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