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.
Originally Posted by staylor26:
Why would they wait on a potential bidding war when they can trade him right now for a couple late 1st round picks, Hamler, Ojemudia, and their choice of Lock or Bridgewater?
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
And MHM still (ostensibly) didn't want him.
Two very different situations... I feared an injury (he was 36) and did not want to see PM get hit and not walk of the field. I didn't have an issue with the signing, by any means - but I totally feared the injury aspect, and after the first 5-6 games, I no longer had that concern.
I absolutely would have been against giving up multiple R1 picks and key players for him coming off that injury.
You are hoping Rodgers ends up in Denver this year... that's the only reason you're back and posting.
I was all for them trading to acquire Watson before his shit hit the fan. Take that nonsense away and I'll be happy to see the team part with the bounty to acquire him, but not for a 37 year old Rodgers, unless you can guarantee he can play until he's 43. But, you can't and he won't. [Reply]
I don't even think I'd want the Broncos to pursue Rodgers next offseason if we had to give up what it would take to get him this year.
LMFAO
Your ass would be here telling us all how the year off helped his body and mind recover, and how you'll think he has at least 10 more good years of football left in him. Especially now that he's joined the Broncos Super-All-Star Team. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
How much value do you think a 39 year old QB who sat out a full season the year prior will have? It's certainly not as much as a 38 year old QB who is fresh off an MVP season.
I don't even think I'd want the Broncos to pursue Rodgers next offseason if we had to give up what it would take to get him this year. I'd much rather use those resources to trade up for a QB who is two decades younger and $40,000,000 cheaper.
You had your chance and passed on Josh Allen. And I think you’ll be even more pissed when Justin Fields plays well this season as a rookie. [Reply]
