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.
"Though Rodgers may want to be traded this offseason, we should expect for him to return to the Packers for one more spite year in Green Bay. He can opt out of his contract and enter free agency next spring" [Reply]
Originally Posted by BlackOp:
"Though Rodgers may want to be traded this offseason, we should expect for him to return to the Packers for one more spite year in Green Bay. He can opt out of his contract and enter free agency next spring"
The fun part will be hearing about this all season, during every game he plays on TV... especially if they're doing well. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BlackOp:
"Though Rodgers may want to be traded this offseason, we should expect for him to return to the Packers for one more spite year in Green Bay. He can opt out of his contract and enter free agency next spring"
Rodgers has no 2022 opt-out clause in his contract. Why are you posting stuff from John Buhler of fansidedDOTcom? :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
Rodgers has no 2022 opt-out clause in his contract. Why are you posting stuff from John Buhler of fansidedDOTcom? :-)
What are you more excited about...seeing Bridgewater lead the Donks to a 7-10 record...or Lock leading the Donks to a 7-10 record? A two win improvement is nothing to sneeze at...
Are you gong to disappear until week 18 then brag about how the Donks finally beat KC when the Chiefs rest their entire starting offense?
Originally Posted by RealSNR:
Knowmo saw Aaron Rodgers pass out at 31 Flavors in Fort Collins last night... I guess it's pretty serious
Oh, he's very popular RealSNR. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, dickheads -- they all adore Aaron! They think he's a righteous dude. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Wallymo:
Oh, he's very popular RealSNR. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, dickheads -- they all adore Aaron! They think he's a righteous dude.
Originally Posted by Wallymo:
Oh, he's very popular RealSNR. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, dickheads -- they all adore Aaron! They think he's a righteous dude.
:-)
Ferris Bueller is behind this. There is no doubt in my mind, and now, he's got Sloane Peterson involved in this thing! [Reply]
Originally Posted by Kiimosabi:
Did the Packers think he'd fold or something he doesn't seem like the kind of guy to do that
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Still seems like a good chance he plays this year for them. I do not believe Rogers has drawn any hard lines in the sand. Seem Rogers wants the best of all worlds. Be liked by Packers fans and find away to a team of his choice.
Worth at least forcing him to voice his problems and require him to refuse to play. Packers regardless are probably a lot better off moving him after the season then now anyway.
That way they know exactly what picks they are getting (which probably a better pick from a team without Rogers then with), whether Love is remotely an answer and the cap hit is lower. [Reply]
I think if he's going to play this year for the Packers he's going to hold out till week 10 (that's the latest you can show up and stop accrue the year right?). [Reply]
Originally Posted by -King-:
I think if he's going to play this year for the Packers he's going to hold out till week 10 (that's the latest you can show up and stop accrue the year right?).
Lol not happening.
He’s not going to waste a year when his team is a legitimate contender. It’s not like he’d be a free agent after. [Reply]
