Aaron Rodgers continues to capture headlines, even during a period of non-play. The latest developments revolve around Dianna Russini from The Athletic, who had a notably eventful week, beginning with her report on Zach Wilson’s hesitancy to return as the Jets’ quarterback.
Rodgers, speaking on “The Pat McAfee Show,” vehemently responded to Russini’s report, expressing strong disapproval. He took issue with the use of sources to potentially tarnish Wilson’s character, suggesting it conveyed the narrative that the young quarterback was quitting on the team.
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In a subsequent appearance on “The Dan Le Batard Show,” Russini addressed Rodgers’ criticism and acknowledged facing significant backlash, particularly from Jets fans. She described her week as “trash” and revealed the challenges of being in the New York market, where she experiences intense scrutiny. Russini emphasized the difficulty arising not from the accuracy of the report, which she asserted was reliable, but rather from the incredibility of the story itself.
“My week is trash, it’s horrendous. I’m in the New York market, so I’m in the vortex of it all,” Russini said. “I also get to hear it from Jets fans when I drop my kids off at daycare. Look, when you’ve been doing this a long time and you become a credible person covering the league, you hope that because of all the past stories you’ve done that you’ve built this trust with the audience and the fans. But I realized over the last few days, it’s not that they don’t believe the report is accurate. They know the report is accurate, the story is just unbelievable. That’s where the issue is.”
Despite Russini’s established credibility as a reporter over the years, the unfolding situation has led to heightened scrutiny. The ongoing saga took a turn as it was confirmed that Wilson would start as the Jets’ quarterback this Sunday against the Texans.
