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Aaron Rodgers Sets NFL Twitter on Fire After Fourth NFL MVP Award, One Behind Peyton Manning’s Tally

Published 02/11/2022, 3:25 PM EST

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Aaron Rodgers won the MVP award at the NFL Honors on Thursday night. The Packers star won the MVP award over the Bucs’ Tom Brady and the Rams’ Cooper Kupp. Rodgers backed a total of 39 votes, followed by Brady who got 10 votes, and finally Kupp who managed to get only a vote.

Rodgers won named the MVP for the fourth time in his career. Amidst all the controversy surrounding his season, Rodgers was still able to win the prestigious award. Once again, he proved that he thrives in chaos.

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Rodgers had an MVP-worthy season with 4115 yards, 37 touchdowns, and four interceptions. Thus, it wasn’t coming as a surprise; however, the speech he gave was a beautiful mystery.

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He is only second to Peyton Manning, who has won the award five times. To make this win even more special, Manning presented him with the MVP award.

The mysterious Aaron Rodgers speech

Social media was buzzing with Rodgers‘s remark in his speech; many speculated if it was a clue to his future. He gave a speech that made some think he’ll stay with the Packers, while others think he’ll leave them. Some only wanted to comment on his hair and suit.

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As soon as he said he wanted to honor Ted Thompson and Maura Mandt with his fourth MVP award, he won everyone’s heart over the internet. Rodgers said, “I’d like to dedicate this award to the memory of two really important people to me who passed on in the last couple of years. First is the man that drafted me in 2005. Ted Thompson. And the second is someone that many people here are familiar with. Former producer of the SB’s and the NFL honors a dear and loyal friend, Maura Mandt. Thank you.”

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Rodgers was rightfully selected and deserved to win the prestigious award. Additionally, was his mysterious speech an indication that he would stay with the Packers? Or did Rodgers’ speech contain a farewell message? How did you interpret his speech? Let us know in the comments below.

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Anubhav is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. He is currently majoring in computer science at the University of Delhi, having also previously worked as a content editor for an NGO. Anubhav is a basketball enthusiast and a true Los Angeles Lakers fan.
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