Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers is so disgruntled with the Green Bay Packers that he has told some within the organization that he does not want to return to the team, league and team sources told ESPN on Thursday.
#Packers GM Brian Gutekunst to ESPN: "As we've stated since the season ended, we are committed to Aaron in 2021 and beyond. Aaron has been a vital part of our success and we look forward to competing for another championship with him leading our team."
Originally Posted by : Aaron Rodgers doesn't want to return to Green Bay Packers, sources say
Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers is so disgruntled with the Green Bay Packers that he has told some within the organization that he does not want to return to the team, league and team sources told ESPN on Thursday.
The Packers are aware of his feelings, concerned about them and have had team president Mark Murphy, general manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur each fly out on separate trips to meet with Rodgers at various points this offseason, sources told ESPN.
"As we've stated since the season ended, we are committed to Aaron in 2021 and beyond," Gutekunst told ESPN. "Aaron has been a vital part of our success and we look forward to competing for another championship with him leading our team."
Rodgers has not budged this offseason, but neither have the Packers, who have made it known they are not interested in trading Rodgers anywhere.
The San Francisco 49ers called the Packers on Wednesday night, a source told ESPN, and the Los Angeles Rams inquired about Rodgers in January before they traded for Matthew Stafford.
The Packers quickly dismissed the Rams' overtures, the source said.
The Packers have offered to extend Rodgers' contract, sources told ESPN.
Rodgers is unhappy for a variety of reasons, with some of it dating back to last year's draft when the Packers didn't inform him before trading up to draft a quarterback with their first-round pick. Some took this as a sign that his days in Green Bay could he numbered.
He also is at a different point in his personal life, having recently gotten engaged to actress Shailene Woodley. Rodgers also has hosted "Jeopardy!" and said it would be a dream to become the full-time host. He could play football and host Jeopardy! together.
Rodgers has made cryptic comments about his future in Green Bay, but he has told others that he does not want to return.
On draft night, the Packers' biggest issue isn't who they land, but whether they can keep the former NFL MVP.
Rodgers' contract contained a $6.8 million roster bonus due in March. It could have been converted into a signing bonus that would have freed up more than $4.5 million in salary-cap space for this season but instead it "vested as scheduled," a source told ESPN at the time. It's listed as an automatic conversion in Rodgers' contract but even that has to be signed off on by both parties. It's not known if the Packers tried to convert and Rodgers refused to sign off on it, or if they did not attempt a conversion.
Aaron Rodgers may have found his way out of playing for the Packers in 2021
The NFL and NFLPA will allow players to opt-out of the season, no questions asked, by July 2
Aaron Rodgers may have found his way out of the Green Bay Packers – at least for this season.
NFL players will be able to opt-out of playing this season over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The NFL and the NFL Players Association agreed that only high-risk players will be able to receive a $350,000 stipend.
According to Pro Football Talk, players can opt-out regardless of whether they had been diagnosed with a high-risk condition or if they opted out last season. Rodgers, in theory, could opt out no questions asks and won’t have to play for the Packers.
He would have by July 2 to decide.
Furthermore, Pro Football Talk noted that Rodgers wouldn’t have to forfeit $11.5 million in signing bonus money and would still get his roster bonus. He would continue to be fined if he doesn’t show up for Packers camp.
Green Bay has been adamant about not trading Rodgers.
Originally Posted by Mecca:
Green Bay acts like Rodgers isn't good and they need to play for 3 years down the line... meanwhile Rodgers carries a cast of bums to back to back NFC title games..
Front office responds by making the team worse and not spending money each time.
They're a group of arrogant con artists, and the funniest part is the moronic fan base in this city & state turned on Rodgers even faster than they turned on Favre. They truly believe their front office is just that much smarter than everyone.
That's right morons, just keep gulping down your 14 dollar Miller Lites and buying your jerseys. We'll keep buying up property around Lambeau for pennies on the dollar, cutting massive deals with real estate developers and building condos. Basically, spending our resources on everything but the on field football product.
Originally Posted by alpha_omega: Aaron Rodgers may have found his way out of playing for the Packers in 2021
The NFL and NFLPA will allow players to opt-out of the season, no questions asked, by July 2
Aaron Rodgers may have found his way out of the Green Bay Packers – at least for this season.
NFL players will be able to opt-out of playing this season over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The NFL and the NFL Players Association agreed that only high-risk players will be able to receive a $350,000 stipend.
According to Pro Football Talk, players can opt-out regardless of whether they had been diagnosed with a high-risk condition or if they opted out last season. Rodgers, in theory, could opt out no questions asks and won’t have to play for the Packers.
He would have by July 2 to decide.
Furthermore, Pro Football Talk noted that Rodgers wouldn’t have to forfeit $11.5 million in signing bonus money and would still get his roster bonus. He would continue to be fined if he doesn’t show up for Packers camp.
Green Bay has been adamant about not trading Rodgers.
Other than getting part of his money paid. His contract carries over the next year if the rules are the same. Green bay can still franchise him what 3 years?
Him opting out helps green bay. They get to see if Love is starter. More cap space, if they suck better picks. If he is good they can still franchise and ransom Rodgers for a max haul. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief:
They're a group of arrogant con artists, and the funniest part is the moronic fan base in this city & state turned on Rodgers even faster than they turned on Favre. They truly believe their front office is just that much smarter than everyone.
That's right morons, just keep gulping down your 14 dollar Miller Lites and buying your jerseys. We'll keep buying up property around Lambeau for pennies on the dollar, cutting massive deals with real estate developers and building condos. Basically, spending our resources on everything but the on field football product.
Laughably hilarious.
Maybe the Packers fans are tired of the guy who did not run the ball on 3rd down in the NFC championship game. And then points the finger at everybody else for their decisions.
Rodgers is in the wrong and he is being a smug asshole. You should not kiss his ass just because the sports talk shows on ESPN and FS1 and NFL Network are scared to death of criticizing the guy.
Rodgers and Russell Wilson are just mad that their contracts became obsolete real quick because of the 2018 and 2019 QB draft classes and Cowboys franchising Dak Prescott. [Reply]
Originally Posted by jettio:
Maybe the Packers fans are tired of the guy who did not run the ball on 3rd down in the NFC championship game. And then points the finger at everybody else for their decisions.
Rodgers is in the wrong and he is being a smug asshole. You should not kiss his ass just because the sports talk shows on ESPN and FS1 and NFL Network are scared to death of criticizing the guy.
Rodgers and Russell Wilson are just mad that their contracts became obsolete real quick because of the 2018 and 2019 QB draft classes and Cowboys franchising Dak Prescott.
Rodgers has carried that organization for 10 years.
Anyone who doesn't see that will find out pretty quickly if Jordan Love is the Packers starting QB this year. This team is nothing without Rodgers. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief:
Rodgers has carried that organization for 10 years.
Anyone who doesn't see that will find out pretty quickly if Jordan Love is the Packers starting QB this year. This team is nothing without Rodgers.
He's an incredible talent, but he is an asshole and drama queen. He has been treated as well or better than any other great QB.
The Chiefs could tell Alex Smith they liked a QB in the draft and might trade up because they can trust Alex Smith not to leak the story so that other teams find out about it.
I bet the Packers will do fine without Rodgers, he may play one more year with them, but I bet the Packers record in the first decade without Rodgers will be better than the franchise he ends up playing with. [Reply]
Originally Posted by jettio:
He's an incredible talent, but he is an asshole and drama queen. He has been treated as well or better than any other great QB.
The Chiefs could tell Alex Smith they liked a QB in the draft and might trade up because they can trust Alex Smith not to leak the story so that other teams find out about it.
I bet the Packers will do fine without Rodgers, he may play one more year with them, but I bet the Packers record in the first decade without Rodgers will be better than the franchise he ends up playing with.
He has not been treated as well as he should have been considering he literally carries the organization on his back. These front office clowns owe all their money and standing in the state to him.
He is a prick and a drama queen, you are right about that for sure. That's why it was inevitable this situation would eventually blow up. A shitty front office plus a diva superstar QB does not usually end well. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief:
He has not been treated as well as he should have been considering he literally carries the organization on his back. These front office clowns owe all their money and standing in the state to him.
He is a prick and a drama queen, you are right about that for sure. That's why it was inevitable this situation would eventually blow up. A shitty front office plus a diva superstar QB does not usually end well.
The Pack went from best organization under Lombardi, to 20 years of not much to 30 years of being a contender with 10 of those years being Super Bowl contenders.
If Rodgers was not pissed that his super contract that he loved became obsolete because of 7 other QBs getting better deals, nobody would be criticizing the Green Bay front office. [Reply]
Originally Posted by jettio:
The Pack went from best organization under Lombardi, to 20 years of not much to 30 years of being a contender with 10 of those years being Super Bowl contenders.
If Rodgers was not pissed that his super contract that he loved became obsolete because of 7 other QBs getting better deals, nobody would be criticizing the Green Bay front office.
That's to be debated. The Green Bay Packers have had a hall of fame QB under center for like 25 years straight and have won two Super Bowls in that time.
I would argue that's a lot of wasted seasons, considering how hard it is to find one Hall of Fame QB, let alone two in a row. They let coaches like Mike Sherman and Mike McCarthy waste these guys best years. It could have been much better. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief:
Rodgers has carried that organization for 10 years.
Anyone who doesn't see that will find out pretty quickly if Jordan Love is the Packers starting QB this year. This team is nothing without Rodgers.
He also failed them in 4 straight champ games. Defense gave him 3 picks in the second half and he shit himself and failed to take over the game. Hes a pussy. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Red Dawg:
He also failed them in 4 straight champ games. Defense gave him 3 picks in the second half and he shit himself and failed to take over the game. Hes a pussy.
He’s definitely a pussy and doesn’t have the passion for football he once did. That said he still carries them to 10+ wins every year and makes the team look much better than they are. [Reply]