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 comochiefsfan:
The guy is a front runner. When things are going well, he looks like a world beater. As soon as he faces the slightest bit of adversity though, he folds like a cheap suit.
Take our comeback against Houston two years ago. Rodgers is simply not winning that game if he was our quarterback. He doesn't possess the competitive fire and leadership ability to do so.
We've seen time and time again Patrick and, as much as I can't stand the guy, Brady rally the troops and keep a positive outlook when faced with seemingly insurmountable deficits.
When Rodgers goes down, he slinks off to the corner of the bench and cries to himself the rest of the game. Then in the post-game press conference he blames everyone but himself. I can't fathom how any of his teammates have any respect for him. The dude is a punk, bad teammate who loves to compile stats against garbage comp but ALWAYS comes up small in big moments.
It he goes to the AFC West I will not lose a second of sleep. He isn't beating our guy in a meaningful game. He isn't built like Patrick, plain and simple.
In the same token Rogers was sitting on the bench behind Farve at the same age of Mahomes. Patrick will not be slinging it while being tackled at Rogers age. Part of Mahomes game is getting out of the pocket and being elusive. That will not bode well for him over the years. He was lucky that his knee injury that kept him out wasn't worse. He will have to adapt and he most likely will but when I watch him his plays looks like a young guys type of play.
Your analysis of Rogers looks right though. Can't rally the troops like PM or TB. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Eureka:
In the same token Rogers was sitting on the bench behind Farve at the same age of Mahomes. Patrick will not be slinging it while being tackled at Rogers age. Part of Mahomes game is getting out of the pocket and being elusive. That will not bode well for him over the years. He was lucky that his knee injury that kept him out wasn't worse. He will have to adapt and he most likely will but when I watch him his plays looks like a young guys type of play.
Your analysis of Rogers looks right though. Can't rally the troops like PM or TB.
Do you not think Rodgers was mobile when he was younger? [Reply]
Originally Posted by Eureka:
In the same token Rogers was sitting on the bench behind Farve at the same age of Mahomes. Patrick will not be slinging it while being tackled at Rogers age. Part of Mahomes game is getting out of the pocket and being elusive. That will not bode well for him over the years. He was lucky that his knee injury that kept him out wasn't worse. He will have to adapt and he most likely will but when I watch him his plays looks like a young guys type of play.
Your analysis of Rogers looks right though. Can't rally the troops like PM or TB.
Originally Posted by BlackOp:
Are Fangio/Shurmur /Rodgers good enough to beat Reid/Mahomes with everything on the line...Rodgers hasnt proven he can carry his team in these situations. He completely flamed in the 2nd half against the Bucs...and had a lot of opportunity. He could have run for a TD and chose not to...it was a head scratching play given what was at stake. PM would have ran that...100%
Donks will be without 1st round picks for the duration of this experiment and likely losing key defensive players in the trade...They are also taking on Rodgers salary...which wont be prorated over many years due to his age.
Hell, we almost beat Rodgers with a school teacher playing QB and a beat up roster... [Reply]
Originally Posted by Eureka:
In the same token Rogers was sitting on the bench behind Farve at the same age of Mahomes. Patrick will not be slinging it while being tackled at Rogers age. Part of Mahomes game is getting out of the pocket and being elusive. That will not bode well for him over the years. He was lucky that his knee injury that kept him out wasn't worse. He will have to adapt and he most likely will but when I watch him his plays looks like a young guys type of play.
Your analysis of Rogers looks right though. Can't rally the troops like PM or TB.
Mahomes talked this off-season about being more efficient after watching Brady in the SB. So to your point, I think he looks to become more of a pocket passer which will be better for his longevity. All running QBs eventually move to this model because they have to. If not, you end up like Vick and Newton. Mahomes is smarter than that and also capable of playing from the pocket well unlike Vick and Newton. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Eureka:
In the same token Rogers was sitting on the bench behind Farve at the same age of Mahomes. Patrick will not be slinging it while being tackled at Rogers age. Part of Mahomes game is getting out of the pocket and being elusive. That will not bode well for him over the years. He was lucky that his knee injury that kept him out wasn't worse. He will have to adapt and he most likely will but when I watch him his plays looks like a young guys type of play.
Your analysis of Rogers looks right though. Can't rally the troops like PM or TB.
Rodgers had more yards rushing and rushing attempt his first 3 years starting than Mahomes. [Reply]
Donk fans seem to be certain that Rodgers will be going to Dungver. I heard a caller on Sirius NFL this morning asking who was available to come in at right tackle to protect Rodgers. SMH. And then, the host said nothing to dispute it. [Reply]
Originally Posted by jjchieffan:
Donk fans seem to be certain that Rodgers will be going to Dungver. I heard a caller on Sirius NFL this morning asking who was available to come in at right tackle to protect Rodgers. SMH. And then, the host said nothing to dispute it.
That's only because they WANT to believe it and have convinced themselves of it. There's not any shred of credible evidence that they're even the favorites to land him IF Green Bay even decides to trade him. Which, by the way, they have insisted that they will NOT do. Donk fan gonna be beside himself when it doesn't happen and we'll get a good laugh out of it.
AND IF by chance it does happen, it will be even more fun beating them! [Reply]
