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.
It's remarkable two teams have now chosen their mediocre and shitty GMs over their franchise QBs. Houston chose Easterby over Watson (pre-lawsuits) and Green Bay is choosing Gutekunst over Rodgers. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RealSNR:
It's remarkable two teams have now chosen their mediocre and shitty GMs over their franchise QBs. Houston chose Easterby over Watson (pre-lawsuits) and Green Bay is choosing Gutekunst over Rodgers.
It also speaks to the dog shot attitudes of said QBs. Rodgers especially is supposed a collasal douche bag. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Pasta Little Brother:
And the Pack offense did...?
Not a ton, but they were up against a defense that was nearly historically great.
In case you missed the Super Bowl this year, sometimes there's just a hell of a lot more going on in a game. I won't blame Mahomes for a bad loss in which he was running for his life, receivers were dropping everything, and the defense couldn't stop a geriatric cast of has-beens and I won't blame Rodgers for a loss against a team with probably the third or fourth best defense of the decade, a running back who gained 220 yards and 4 TDs, and a QB who only had to attempt 8 passes and still put up damn near 40 points. [Reply]
Originally Posted by ThaVirus:
Not a ton, but they were up against a defense that was nearly historically great.
In case you missed the Super Bowl this year, sometimes there's just a hell of a lot more going on in a game. I won't blame Mahomes for a bad loss in which he was running for his life, receivers were dropping everything, and the defense couldn't stop a geriatric cast of has-beens and I won't blame Rodgers for a loss against a team with probably the third or fourth best defense of the decade, a running back who gained 220 yards and 4 TDs, and a QB who only had to attempt 8 passes and still put up damn near 40 points.
He sucked in that game. It's OK to admit it. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Pasta Little Brother:
I don't believe you, Mania...oh and we all know the tards would return here in droves if they would get him. Your posts would go up ten fold too....AFC west rundown would return I bet too
At the prices discussed, no I’m definitely not interested. And the rundown posts, again... those ended well before the 2015 season. We’ve discussed that already plenty of times. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mile High Mania:
At the prices discussed, no I’m definitely not interested. And the rundown posts, again... those ended well before the 2015 season. We’ve discussed that already plenty of times.
And yet you're posting first thing in the morning on a Saturday...:-)
Just give it up Mania, you're not fooling anyone. It's all good though. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Beef Supreme:
God who gives a **** already?
Can't listen to any sports radio or TV without hearing about this non-stop. Wake me up when something actually ****ing happens.
Here is what will happen. They will make Aaron the highest paid player in the league and he will suddenly have a change of heart. He will then continue to bitch about lack of weapons after they lose another playoff game. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mile High Mania:
At the prices discussed, no I’m definitely not interested. And the rundown posts, again... those ended well before the 2015 season. We’ve discussed that already plenty of times.
What about the dramatic drop in posts by all the Denver faithful on this board? Many of which LIVED here when they had the upper hand [Reply]
If the Chiefs make a couple, three more SBs in the next 5-6 years. People will still watch the Super Bowls, because the Chiefs were beatable in one(the loss of tackles will be forgotten). :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by Pasta Little Brother:
What about the dramatic drop in posts by all the Denver faithful on this board? Many of which LIVED here when they had the upper hand
Yep, haven't seen Krank Dickweed, Knowmo, or Kaylor around here in FOREVER
