NFL Rumors: Aaron Rodgers Drawing 'Little Interest' for Media Roles After Retirement

A handful of legendary quarterbacks have gone on to become broadcasters in recent years, with Tony Romo calling games for CBS, Tom Brady joining Fox Sports and Peyton and Eli Manning hosting the ManningCast for ESPN.

Per Front Office Sports' Michael McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers might not have a future in media like his retired counterparts. According to McCarthy, who spoke to multiple NFL media partners, Rodgers has drawn "little interest" from networks and "would get nowhere near the rapturous welcome given to" Brady when he signed with Fox Sports.

McCarthy noted several media partners are concerned that Rodgers "comes off as a pompous know-it-all who would turn off viewers." McCarthy even reported that one source called Rodgers "insufferable" while another said he “needs an image rehab."

Rodgers has begun to dive into the media world in recent years, becoming a regular on The Pat McAfee Show, where he has been unapologetically himself, perhaps to the point of ruffling some feathers.

If he doesn't end up in the broadcast booth when he retires, he'll likely have a microphone waiting for him on dozens of podcasts and other forms of media. After all, Rodgers is one of the greatest players of his generation and has a unique perspective on the game.

But before he can think about what he's going to do when he retires, Rodgers has a big decision to make. He's a free agent for the first time in his career and is being pursued by the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. He's reportedly not eager to make a decision, so it could be a few weeks before Rodgers' plans for the future are clear.