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.
Denver fans still view themselves as the Patriots and KC as the Browns. Despite the fact that KC has a higher all-time win%, leads by a dozen head to head, and were 1 game away from tying their SB total a few months ago.
They need another decade or so of failure to be humbled. [Reply]
I trust Charles. He’s a legit reporter and I agree with his take
I think Rodgers eventually gets paid enough guaranteed money in a record contract that cements him as #Packers starter for 2-3 years. And there is a mea culpa behind the scenes from the front office that facilitates the more collaborative environment Rodgers has wanted for years. https://t.co/w1cCptD7yf
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) May 27, 2021
Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar:
Denver fans still view themselves as the Patriots and KC as the Browns. Despite the fact that KC has a higher all-time win%, leads by a dozen head to head, and were 1 game away from tying their SB total a few months ago.
They need another decade or so of failure to be humbled.
They have now moved the goal posts for comparison to, "Since the NFL / AFL Merger." Also they actually try and discount Super Bowl 4 as NOT being real, because it was before the merger. They play the semantics game saying it's a "World Championship" rather than a Super Bowl - Even though the game tickets clearly have the words Super Bowl written on them. :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
I trust Charles. He’s a legit reporter and I agree with his take
I think Rodgers eventually gets paid enough guaranteed money in a record contract that cements him as #Packers starter for 2-3 years. And there is a mea culpa behind the scenes from the front office that facilitates the more collaborative environment Rodgers has wanted for years. https://t.co/w1cCptD7yf
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) May 27, 2021
It all depends on how badly Rodgers wants out. He knows that Denver will match or exceed any offer Green Bay makes, so the contract situation is irrelevant. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
It all depends on how badly Rodgers wants out. He knows that Denver will match or exceed any offer Green Bay makes, so the contract situation is irrelevant.
You mile high goons are surely champing at the bit for another Mercenary Manning signing because its your only hope :-)
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
It all depends on how badly Rodgers wants out. He knows that Denver will match or exceed any offer Green Bay makes, so the contract situation is irrelevant.
Poor Knowmo.
This is your only prayer that your team has at competing with the Chiefs, and it's probably not going to happen. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
It all depends on how badly Rodgers wants out. He knows that Denver will match or exceed any offer Green Bay makes, so the contract situation is irrelevant.
Rodgers also knows Denver would have to give up draft picks and young cost controlled talent to get it done too. It’s also not Rodgers choice whether he’s traded or who he’s traded to. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
It all depends on how badly Rodgers wants out. He knows that Denver will match or exceed any offer Green Bay makes, so the contract situation is irrelevant.
I just wish i could be there in person when your little heart breaks. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
I trust Charles. He’s a legit reporter and I agree with his take
I think Rodgers eventually gets paid enough guaranteed money in a record contract that cements him as #Packers starter for 2-3 years. And there is a mea culpa behind the scenes from the front office that facilitates the more collaborative environment Rodgers has wanted for years. https://t.co/w1cCptD7yf
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) May 27, 2021
I've said all along, he's not going anywhere. He's just an attention seeking douche that's part of their problem. Terrible leader and attitude. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
It all depends on how badly Rodgers wants out. He knows that Denver will match or exceed any offer Green Bay makes, so the contract situation is irrelevant.
How bad is Denvers roster that they have to pray for Rodgers corpse to have a chance against KC. You'd still be a 2nd place team anyway instead of the last place squad you are. [Reply]
