Longtime NFLPA President Rips Aaron Rodgers As 'Isolated, Dismissive' And A Better 'Antagonist Than Quarterback'

Former NFLPA exec takes shot at Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers in new book: ‘Impressive antagonist’

Former NFLPA executive DeMaurice Smith had critical words for Aaron Rodgers.

Longtime NFLPA President Rips Aaron Rodgers As 'Isolated, Dismissive' And A Better 'Antagonist Than Quarterback'

NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers Minicamp Former NFL Players Association president Demaurice Smith rips Aaron Rodgers as “isolated and dismissive” in his new book. Smith’s upcoming 354-page book, Turf Wars, will be released in August. What’s telling about Demaurice Smith’s anecdote is that it came from when Aaron Rodgers was still with the Green Bay Packers, which was before the public perception of him bottomed out to its current state. According to Sm…

Former NFLPA Exec Blasts Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers at minicamp on June 12, 2025. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now Former NFLPA executive DeMaurice Smith did not hold back on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in his new book. The Pittsburgh Steelers know they were taking a gamble when they signed 41-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason. Former NFL Players Association president DeMaurice Smith reveals that doesn’t just mean on the…