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When ESPN's Adam Schefter broke Andrew Luck's retirement before the Indianapolis Colts could finish their preseason game against the Chicago Bears, the crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium was overcome with emotion—naturally. That emotion eventually led to boos, which has turned into a controversial topic considering everything Luck has done for the franchise.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers joined the debate on if he should or shouldn't deserve the boos. He chose that he shouldn't, saying on Monday per The Athletic's Matt Schneidman:
“He's making a really tough decision. Before that, he makes the decision, I don't know why that doesn't stay in house to protect him a little bit. Although, when I think about, I thought it would've been more of a standing ovation type a thing than boos.
I said it this morning, I 100% respect him mentally for his decision… I salute him for choosing quality of life. He's a fantastic player, he had a great career, and he's got a lot to be proud of.
Like many of us in this locker room, if not all of us, we have interests outside of football. Andrew is an extremely bright guy and I'm sure he'll have a lot of things to transition into… what he went through to get himself back on the field, he's what it means to be a leader. I'm excited for him, and what I think he did was very selfless.”
That's high praise from one of the best to another one who has that just days ago. Many are heartbroken to see a man that poured his heart and soul into Indianapolis, and the Packers' 35-year-old QB in Rodgers is likely one of those.
