Jets' Aaron Rodgers says Deion Sanders 'created a lot of buzz' that caused some to want to see him 'fall'

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First-year Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders continues to capture the attention of the sports world. Injured Jets superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers knows what comes with being a polarizing sports figure.

Rodgers made his weekly appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" and discussed the aftermath of Colorado's blowout loss to the Oregon Ducks. Rodgers described coach Dan Lanning's locker room comments that appeared to be directed at buzz Sanders has brought to Colorado as an overreaction.

"It's classic overreaction on so many levels," Rodgers said.

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Colorado Buffaloes head football coach Deion Sanders (Getty Images/File)

Last week, ESPN cameras captured Lanning delivering a fiery speech before kickoff, saying the Buffaloes were merely "fighting for clicks."

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"Rooted in substance … not flash … rooted in substance. Today, we talk with our pads." Lanning told the team in the locker room. "The Cinderella story is over man. They're fighting for clicks, we're fighting for wins. There's a difference."

Rodgers argued that some people want to see Sanders have a downfall because of the unprecedented amount of attention the Pro Football Hall of Famer has brought to Boulder.

Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes looks on from the sideline, September 17, 2023, in Boulder, Colorado. (Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

"Deion has created a lot of buzz, and when you’re creating that much buzz, people want to see you fall," Rodgers told McAfee. "I applaud Deion