It's easy to forget due to his late start, but Aaron Rodgers is already 32. He'll turn 33 during the upcoming NFL season. And that has the Packers quarterback thinking about his life after football.
During an appearance on ex-teammate A.J. Hawk's podcast last week, Rodgers revealed that he wants to enter the world of film production.
Apparently, he wants to be "a part" of making documentaries. And that makes sense, given his girlfriend is actress Olivia Munn.
"Being able to be around Olivia the last couple years, beginning to see her world, that world is really interesting to me," Rodgers said, via ESPN. "I'm a fan of documentaries, and to be able to be a part of a group that's bringing awareness to subjects that don't get a lot of attention at times [is appealing]. I enjoy the TV program VICE, because they tackle some really interesting issues. To be a part of something like that would be really interesting."
According to ESPN, he said that he wants to do "some job shadowing" next offseason to "learn that business a little more." So, unfortunately, that means Rodgers won't attempt to become a professional golfer, despite his clear interest in the sport.
"I just want to continue to learn," Rodgers said. "I have plenty of charitable endeavors that'll keep me busy and plenty of business ventures that'll keep me busy, but I'm going to have to find a way to fill that competitive void when [football] is done, and I don't think it's going to be playing in an over-35 basketball league or making a run at the Senior Tour, which every golfer believes they can do. Let me tell you: That can't happen, not for guys like me.
"It's going to have to be something that involves competing, even if it's putting together special projects and trying to make impactful films, or doing some amazing charity work that impacts the world on a bigger scale. I think it'd be a lot of fun to fill those competitive voids."
So, I have a few ideas for Rodgers:
- A documentary on how the 49ers franchise changed when they passed on drafting a certain quarterback in 2005.
- A documentary that explains why he still refuses to say "Cal" during pregame introductions.
- A documentary on sharks (because sharks are cool and I'd watch it).
Don't worry, Packers fans. This career transition won't be happening for a while. Rodgers has plans to play for another six-to-eight years.
"It's a tough league. At some point, they're going to kick you to the curb, and I think you have to be ready for what's next and also be realistic about your abilities," Rodgers said. "I hope both those things are in line when my time comes -- and hopefully it's not for another six, seven, eight years."
Wink of the CBS eye to ESPN.com for transcribing the interview
