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 Mile High Mania:
Aside from QB, Denver has a very nice roster at this point. We will see how the depth shakes out, but across the board, each group is strong. Aside from QB... dismissing the overall talent as bottom tier is just silly.
Aka - aside from that puss-filled goiter encompassing her forehead, she's a very nice-looking lady. [Reply]
Originally Posted by TEX:
Welcome to the OLD CHIEFS. Just "good enough" to give you hope of winning something significant, but you never will. It's all part of the journey when you don't have a legit QB. If you go back and look at our "discussions" over the years, you'll see that I mentioned this scenario happening. You're actually championing Teddy Bridgewater. :-)
So glad those days are gone for us... Enjoy!
:-) Beat me to it. It's the KC true fan story throughout most of our existence. Maybe getting Rodgers will be their Montana moment. I personally hope they sell the farm to get Rodgers as they will still have to get past KC and a 37 going on 38 Rodgers might not be enough. [Reply]
Not surprised if Rodgers ends up in Denver, I mean that's their MO is to shamelessly whore themselves out to other teams in order to trade for a Quarterback their team never had the foresight to draft in the first place. It's sewn into the fabric of their very existence as they've done it many times in order to win Superbowls, its really the only move they have or else they'll just keep drafting Tim Tebows, Paxton Lynchs, and Drew Locks. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mile High Mania:
They totally need a legit QB. I believe their drafts the last several years have been really good and they've made smarter FA signings for the most part... with a failed Juwan James sprinkled in here and there.
2020 was brutal with injuries to guys like Sutton and Chubbs. There were others, but those 2 were big losses.
I'm fully expecting Teddy to beat out Lock and while he's not elite, he can be an upgrade for sure and they have nice weapons at WR, TE and RB with an OL that has definitely improved and maybe Teddy behind that OL will be more fruitful. I'm not suggesting a top 10 performance, but he just might be much better than Lock has been.
Defensively, they are a strong group. Time will tell.
Do trust that Bolles has finally turned the corner at LT ?? [Reply]
Originally Posted by TEX:
Welcome to the OLD CHIEFS. Just "good enough" to give you hope of winning something significant, but you never will. It's all part of the journey when you don't have a legit QB. If you go back and look at our "discussions" over the years, you'll see that I mentioned this scenario happening. You're actually championing Teddy Bridgewater. :-)
So glad those days are gone for us... Enjoy!
Originally Posted by Gravedigger:
Not surprised if Rodgers ends up in Denver, I mean that's their MO to have an organization that is admired as having a rich tradition of winning - a place that great players spend their careers envying. It’s no wonder they get great players. in order to win Superbowls, they’re even willing to build historically great defenses that allow heroes with their arms stitched on to go out with World Championships.
Originally Posted by Mile High Mania:
Not sure, it was a contract year situation right?
Not really. They’d already told him they weren’t picking up his fifth year option.
I think 2020 Garrett Bolles is all about Mike Munchak. He’s a humble, hard-working kid. But he’s not the sharpest knife in the drawer. Munchak seemed to get in his head. Hopefully, it sticks. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Gravedigger:
Not surprised if Rodgers ends up in Denver, I mean that's their MO is to shamelessly whore themselves out to other teams in order to trade for a Quarterback their team never had the foresight to draft in the first place. It's sewn into the fabric of their very existence as they've done it many times in order to win Superbowls, its really the only move they have or else they'll just keep drafting Tim Tebows, Paxton Lynchs, and Drew Locks.
Don’t disagree with you but outside Mahomes, we don’t have much of a leg to stand on with that issue after decades of trading for other teams backup QBs (outside Montana) [Reply]
Originally Posted by Marco Polo:
Don’t disagree with you but outside Mahomes, we don’t have much of a leg to stand on with that issue after decades of trading for other teams backup QBs (outside Montana)
