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."
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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.
Originally Posted by TEX:
Here's the deal though, what exactly is,"This?" It's ALL conjecture being pushed by the media. The Denver fan base has fallen for it, hook, line and sinker. Rodgers hasn't said a word. Will be very funny watching them cope when he does.
Originally Posted by staylor26:
There’s obviously a side of RunKC that wants this to happen and it’s kind of funny watching him pretend that he doesn’t lol
Actually there is. I want to beat them in the playoffs to get revenge for 97. We’ve already crossed off the Colts, Bills and 49ers from our revenge tour.
Originally Posted by RunKC:
Actually there is. I want to beat them in the playoffs to get revenge for 97. We’ve already crossed off the Colts, Bills and 49ers from our revenge tour.
Steelers, Donkies and Brady to go
Gonna be an uphill climb to make the playoffs when they'll have 2 losses to us every year. [Reply]
Originally Posted by staylor26:
Why would anybody say Rodgers makes the Broncos a SB contender regardless of what they give up, while simultaneously wanting it to happen?
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.
I agree that as a whole they have wasted him and the Jordan pick was an act of stupidity but let's not go crazy. That cast of bums helped him get an MVP. He doesn't have the fire to take over a game when needed and straight up failed against the Bucs. Defense had Brady on the ropes, picked him 3 times and Rodgers failed.
Originally Posted by Red Dawg:
I agree that as a whole they have wasted him and the Jordan pick was an act of stupidity but let's not go crazy. That cast of bums helped him get an MVP. He doesn't have the fire to take over a game when needed and straight up failed against the Bucs. Defense had Brady on the ropes, picked him 3 times and Rodgers failed.
He's being a baby.
I have not watched a lot of GB games, but that's my feeling... he's awesome when playing with a lead and not so much when the team needs him to put them on his back. I'm not suggesting that he isn't a leader so much, but I just haven't seen that fire in him in a few years. [Reply]
Remember that thing that never happened in the eyes of Doink fans...I mean ESPN even put clips of it in the highlight reel...
Nothing like the officials forcing the coaching staff wipe the Vaseline off their own players jerseys...seems like a legit way to win a football game.
Glad KC doesn't have to resort to shit like this to get to a SB...
What do you think would happen in Goodell's NFL? Complete disqualification is my guess...game ejection of every "greasy" player at the very least.
I'm sure MHM will find a semi-clever saying like "creative competitive advantage"....it's cheating by every definition. They deliberately cheated...own it.
I think it would be great if AR ends up in Denver. He is an easy player to dislike. The once great Broncos rivalry is turning into the Pats/Jets. Now when the Chiefs beat them, there is no extra satisfaction in beating them - it is just expected. I would love to see them elevated a bit, then beat them. I am starting to feel like the Fivehead days were a generation ago. Remember how sweet it was crushing him in Denver? Imagine doing that with Neckbeard!! [Reply]
