Aaron Rodgers may truly be a national treasure.
The Packers quarterback is gearing up to follow a kick-ass 2021 season with another, and, in truly Aaron Rodgers fashion, is doing it in his own personal flavor.
On arrival to training camp, Rodgers did his best Nicolas Cage impersonation, as he was dressed as Cameron Poe, the protagonist of cult-classic film “Con Air.” Now, Rodgers will be in something of a face-off with Cage himself: The passer randomly received a bust of the famed actor, which is now prominently displayed in his locker.
Aaron Rodgers has a Nicolas Cage bust in his locker 🗿
📸 @NicoleMenner pic.twitter.com/BfqPsmPmK5
— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 (@sportingnews) August 16, 2022
Someone sent @AaronRodgers12 a bust of Nic Cage, and…just watch. pic.twitter.com/isO7X2xxtT
— Kassidy Hill (@KassidyGHill) August 16, 2022
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“Somebody just sent this to me yesterday with no message,” Rodgers said. … “That’s more like Nic Cage in his latest movie. ‘The Incredible Weight of’ — what’s it called?”
He recently detailed his cosplay of Cage and the impetus behind it:
“About two months ago, someone said ‘man you really look like Nic Cage,'” Rodgers said, per Sideline Report. “Before I could get offended, they were like ‘no no no it’s a huge compliment. I find him very attractive’ … So I thought about doing it but the night before I didn’t have my beater — my top.”
Rodgers’ offseason wasn’t quite as noteworthy as it was in 2021, but it still made headlines. Rodgers, wild at heart, recently detailed his use of ayahuasca, a psychedelic drug, prior to both of his MVP seasons. (Don’t worry, Packers fans. He won’t fail a drug test.)
The Packers are seeking justice after they were eliminated by the 49ers during the 2021 NFL playoffs, canceling a pending trip to the “City of Angels” to play in Super Bowl 56. Rodgers did win a second-straight MVP for his efforts during the regular season, though.
Now, with the Packers looking like Super Bowl contenders once again, Rodgers holds a brunt of the responsibility on his shoulder pads.
Plainly put, the passer really bears the unbearable weight of massive talent.
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