Tiki Barber Slams 'Sensitive & Shallow' Aaron Rodgers, Doubts His Ability to Handle New York Media If He Joins Jets

NEWS BY NIKHIL SONMALI

In a recent interview, former Giants running back Tiki Barber shared his opinion on the possibility of Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers joining the New York Jets.

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Barber claimed that Rodgers might not be able to handle the scrutiny of the New York media, describing him as "sensitive and shallow."

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He went on to say that playing in New York requires a certain level of mental toughness and resilience, which Rodgers may not possess.

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Barber's comments have drawn criticism from fans and analysts, who have pointed out that Rodgers has dealt with media scrutiny throughout his career.

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Despite this, Barber's comments highlight the high expectations that come with playing in New York, as well as the challenges that new players can face when joining a new team in a different media market.

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The Jets are rumored to be one of the top destinations for Rodgers if he decides to leave the Packers this off-season.

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