Rodgers expresses disappointment in Braun
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is disappointed in Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun after his admission this week that he violated baseball's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
"Well, I was shocked, I really was, just like I know many of you were," Rodgers said Friday at the Packers' training camp. "I was backing up a friend, who looked at me in the eye on multiple occasions and repeatedly denied these allegations, said they weren't true. It's disappointing, not only for myself as a friend but for obviously Wisconsin sports fans, Brewer fans, Major League Baseball fans.
"It doesn't feel great being lied to like that, and I'm disappointed about the way it all went down. I trusted him, and that's the thing that probably hurts the most."
Braun received and accepted a season-ending 65-game suspension this week from Major League Baseball.
Rodgers had defended Braun in the past, saying he would bet his salary that Braun did not use PEDs.
"I don't regret backing a friend up. Obviously, in hindsight, a more measured approach next time would obviously be a better course of action," Rodgers said. "People make mistakes. I definitely believe in forgiveness and moving forward. Obviously, he has a tough task in front of him moving forward with his career, on and off the field."
