Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently admitted that he took psychedelic substances. He claimed that they helped him overcome mental health issues. Rodgers further claimed they played an important role in him having a great campaign last season.
Aaron Rodgers‘ admission to consuming psychedelic substances brought outrage among many people. One of them was the famous sports analyst Colin Cowherd. Cowherd didn’t like that Rodgers took substances, and compared his situation to that of hippies.
Colin Cowherd said, “There’s like six names of bands in there if you if you have a garage band you’re thinking of a name which rumors is way up there only to be followed by psychedelic brew… Aaron drank a psychedelic tea that made him hallucinate and yak and he said it took him to a different realm.”
He added, “Aaron I’m older than you it happened to me too it was college I had six rum drinks in 90 minutes I saw weird things in yak 2. I moved into a different realm it was the realm of that’s the worst damn hangover I’ve ever had in my life and it changed me the next morning I absolutely made a point in my life to never drink Captain Morgan’s again. Aaron lots of people have tried this psychedelic tea they’re called hippies.”
Colin Cowherd shared his life experience of consuming things that aren’t good for the body. As a result, he was much more critical of Rodgers for taking psychedelic substances. Mainly because Rodgers is a very popular public figure.
Aaron Rodgers credited the psychedelic substances for the best season of his career
Aaron Rodgers admitted that before the start of the 2020-2021 season, he went to South America. During his visit there, he took psychedelic substances, and it helped him to clear his mind. Following that, the Packers quarterback had the best season of his career.
He led the Green Bay Packers to the best record in the NFC and put up great stats himself. In that campaign, had a passer rating of 121.5 with 4,299 yards, 48 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions in 16 games in 2020. Moreover, Rodgers won his third MVP award.
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 09: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks on prior to a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
Even though Rodgers and the Packers lost in the NFC Championship Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it was a great season for Rodgers. The substances helped him to play better, better coordinate with his teammates, and have a clear mind. Due to it, Rodgers had no issues with publicly admitting it.
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