Joe Burrow and Aaron Rodgers (Photos via @BrandonSaho/X & @MLFootball/X)
Aaron Rodgers thought it was “interesting” that an SI Swimsuit model was the one who called the cops from Joe Burrow’s house while it was being broken into this week.
Burrow’s residence was the scene of a burglary on Monday night, with thieves hitting the Ohio home while the quarterback was in Dallas with the Bengals.
The 2021 NFL Comeback Player of the Year helped Cincinnati to a win over the Cowboys at the latter’s AT&T Stadium and benefitted from a big mistake by the home team at the end of the game. But he had to deal with the news of his house being invaded thereafter.
There was a burglary at #JoeBurrow's Ohio home Monday night — and #SportsIllustratedSwimsuit model #OliviaPonton was the one who reported the break-in 👀 #TMZSports' Edward and Lucas break down all we know so far. https://t.co/cB3dXdbvvM
pic.twitter.com/qVq04wViOh— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) December 10, 2024
As it turns out, model Olivia Ponton was at the house at the time and called the police after her mother made a 9-1-1 call to inform the authorities that Burrow’s house was being burglarized while her daughter was there.
Ponton was referred to as Joe Burrow’s “employee” in the police report.
Aaron Rodgers Was Curious About That Call
Rodgers was asked about the break-in on Wednesday and would pinpoint the call as intriguing.
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“Well, that’s an interesting situation that happened in Cincinnati, mostly around the call,” he told reporters.
TRENDING: #Jets QB Aaron Rodgers says the situation of Joe Burrow and model Olivia Ponton, who phoned the police from his home… is “AN INTERESTING SITUATION.”
pic.twitter.com/PRVc63R6YS— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) December 12, 2024
“Why is it interesting lol,” a fan asked.
“This is the opinion nobody has been waiting for,” someone added.
“Sit this one out A Rod,” someone else wrote.
“Why he care about the model,” a user asked.
Why he care about the model
— TopOFGame🥷 (@topofgame2986) December 12, 2024
Meanwhile, Burrow has lamented the violation of his privacy “in more ways than one,” telling the media he did not wish to reveal any more than what’s already out there, given that what’s out there is already way more than he would have liked.
Aaron Rodgers Throws Shade At Jets Owner Woody Johnson As Public Feud Intensifies
Aaron Rodgers (Photo via @SNYJets Twitter)
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers seemingly took another big-time shot at owner Woody Johnson as their beef intensifies.
It’s no secret that Aaron Rodgers and Woody Johnson haven’t seen eye-to-eye amid a drama-filled 2024 Jets season. It’s been reported that Johnson recently pushed for the idea of the Jets benching Rodgers, with other whispers stating the four-time MVP wants to play elsewhere.
If Rodgers wants to cool down rumors that the relationship between him and Johnson is just fine, let’s just say the future Hall of Famer isn’t holding up his end of the bargain.
One day after making comments on “The Pat McAfee Show” about the importance of ownership publicly “backing” its general manager and head coach, Rodgers threw further shade at Johnson in his presser on Wednesday.
Per The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt, Aaron Rodgers offered the following explanation when asked if he feels as though Jets ownership has offered the support of the head coach and GM:
“Is that a rhetorical question? I cited an example I’ve seen. There were other examples in Green Bay, both for and maybe not as for whoever was in charge. But I think it’s an important part of ownership to hire the right guys, set the vision and support them when the outside world is trying to tear them down.”
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Pressed further on the question, Rodgers again passed on the opportunity to give Johnson a thumbs up:
“I’d have to look,” Rodgers said. “I’ll ask you guys, has there been a lot of public comments? Supportive comments?”
The Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh after a close Week 5 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London. Six weeks later, GM Joe Douglas was let go after just under five years at the helm. Jeff Ulbrich was named the interim HC after Saleh was let go.
Aaron Rodgers May Benefit From A Fresh Start In 2025
Rodgers’ numbers haven’t been that bad this year (a 62.5 completion percentage for 2,627 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions), so it’s unfair to put all the blame on him in Gotham.
That said, it’s evident that the Jets and Rodgers would benefit from a split in the offseason. This team needs to draft and develop a young quarterback, and A-Rod needs to go to a non-dysfunctional team that will give him the right coaching staff and front office management to maximize his talents.
