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 The Franchise:
That Love pick was inexcusable for them. You either draft him and get rid of Rodgers or keep Rodgers and draft someone else.
I’m sure people will say that Love isn’t getting any snaps or work and that’s why he’s behind but they did that to themselves.
Agreed. That pick could have gone toward a defender or another offensive building block who could help them win now, which is why I understand Rodgers' frustrations about the ordeal. I don't particularly like that he went to the media and dragged the franchise, but they certainly deserved it for that pick.
Originally Posted by ThaVirus:
Agreed. That pick could have gone toward a defender or another offensive building block who could help them win now, which is why I understand Rodgers' frustrations about the ordeal. I don't particularly like that he went to the media and dragged the franchise, but they certainly deserved it for that pick.
If they lose another NFCCG.. man..
Imagine if that pick was Higgins or Pittman. That offense would probably look like the chiefs 19 offense. Lazard is decent but i think both of those guys are capable of bumping him down the list. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefspants:
He's good enough to bump Denver to 10-7 and a 7 seed, for sure. They'll be living out the Chiefs of old retread dream.
Sure seems like the Packers are gearing up for another run. Rapoport just said on McAfees show that he expects Adams to be tagged or sign a new deal and one of the Smiths back on a reworked contact. Cobb also gone. [Reply]
Brady might be done, Dak sucks, Kyler was terrible in the playoffs, Russ is on a shit team and Lance is unknown. It’s basically him vs Stafford for the immediate future. Did I mention his division is the easiest in the league?
Nah man this guy wants to go to the AFC West and play Mahomes and Herbert and then compete with Allen, Mahomes and Burrow for the conference :-)
Make no mistake. Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are currently better than Aaron Rodgers. He’s borderline the 3rd best QB in the conference [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefspants:
He's good enough to bump Denver to 10-7 and a 7 seed, for sure. They'll be living out the Chiefs of old retread dream.
They fucking wish.
If Brady is gone you can go ahead and bet on the Buccaneers being the team.
Arians isn't developing a fucking QB, the Offense is loaded there and he looks/acts like a full blown fucking Florida man. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Superturtle:
Sure seems like the Packers are gearing up for another run. Rapoport just said on McAfees show that he expects Adams to be tagged or sign a new deal and one of the Smiths back on a reworked contact. Cobb also gone.
I wouldn't doubt it.
They're way over the cap next year but you can finesse that shit for a few years while you've got Rodgers. They might as well go all in while they can.
Once Rodgers moves on, that'll have been like 35-40 years of HoF QB play in Title Town. Then you can purge and rebuild for a couple years and try to find your QBotf. [Reply]
