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 htismaqe:
Your receivers could get hit in the face too but your QB's over the last 5 or so years couldn't hit them standing within arms length of them.
Hard to hit receivers in the face when the ball is getting picked off [Reply]
Originally Posted by kccrow:
Ridiculous line of thinking. Aaron Rodgers is no less than the 2nd best QB in the NFL behind Mahomes, if there's really any difference in overall skill.
I'd much rather the potential to meet Rodgers in the SuperBowl than play him a minimum of twice a year and compete against him for the division.
Not only has Rodgers proven he can beat Mahomes, but he would also inject a legitimate chance KC doesn't win the division.
When exactly has Rodgers "proven" he can beat Mahomes?
Even with Rodgers, the Donks are still a substantially inferior team to KC. The only way they are beating us for the division is if we self destruct or have injuries. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Dunerdr:
Not a coach issue, hes publicly said he loves his new coach. Its about the organization as a whole not being aggressive and trying to "win now"
And he did probably get his last coach run off, but it was long over due.
Did he say what he didn't like about the entire organization?
Does he just want to move to a bigger market so he can be a playboy? He seems to like dating the starlets. [Reply]
Originally Posted by JakeF:
Did he say what he didn't like about the entire organization?
Does he just want to move to a bigger market so he can be a playboy? He seems to like dating the starlets.
I'd assume as many have in this thread its related to drafting his replacement instead of a weapon, not taking any weapons in the first since jordy nelson if i remember correctly, not signing any free agents to fill holes really and appearing to have no sense of urgency for making a push before he exits his prime.
Theres more too it like spending something like 3 of the last 6 1sts on DBs and several arent on the team anymore. Sounds like there isnt continuity between the HC and the FO either, theres no actual owner to step in so egos may just clash until someone says fuck it. [Reply]
GB is a really weird organization. Remember way back when, when Brett Favre was lobbying the Packers to trade for Randy Moss and they refused to cough up a fourth round pick?
"It is disappointing. We could have gotten him for less money than New England did. He wanted to play in Green Bay for the amount of money we would have paid him. It [was] well worth the risk."
-- Brett Favre
Green Bay officials did negotiate with the Raiders during the draft, but Oakland instead sent Moss to New England on the second day of the lottery, receiving a fourth-round draft pick in return. As part of the trade, Moss agreed to reduce his compensation for the 2007 season from $9.75 million to $3 million and to void the 2008 season that was part of the deal.
Thompson has not addressed the team's efforts. It has been speculated that the Packers declined to surrender a fourth-round choice in trade talks, and offered only a fifth-round selection. That has not, however, been substantiated. [Reply]
If Aaron Rodgers retires (to host Jeopardy or just retire), he would have to repay the team $11.5M this year and $11.5M if he remains retired next year — all from his signing bonus. Unless the situation is repaired to his liking, this is a serious consideration, I’m told. https://t.co/kEQwpexqX0
