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.
James Jones on NFL Network just now: "I speak with Aaron all the time. It has nothing to do with getting the GM fired. It has nothing to do with a new contract and getting money...I think it's fixable."
All this has shown me is that Adam Schefter is a huge douchebag. No actual source but you decide to leak his garbage on night one of the draft? Fuck you. [Reply]
James Jones on NFL Network just now: "I speak with Aaron all the time. It has nothing to do with getting the GM fired. It has nothing to do with a new contract and getting money...I think it's fixable."
Originally Posted by The Franchise:
How big of a piece of shit is Schefter?
Originally Posted by wazu:
Yeah that was my main takeaway from the interview.
Holy shit wow I've lost so much respect for Adam Schefter just by this interview. We basically had to put up with Arron Rodgers bullshit reports all day and took away the integrity of what the Draft is about and the players getting drafted. This looks bad for Adam Schefter responsibility as a journalist and his integrity. I got so sick of hearing about Aaron Rodgers. [Reply]
Originally Posted by The Franchise:
All this has shown me is that Adam Schefter is a huge douchebag. No actual source but you decide to leak his garbage on night one of the draft? Fuck you.
Yeah add douchebag to his title all that for ratings I bet. Fuck him and Fuck ESPN. [Reply]
It being a 99% done deal with Denver, came from Schlereth. Schlereth said he got it straight from Rodgers. Schefter is a former reporter for the Broncos. I think Rodgers used the Broncos, who knows. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Rainbarrel:
It being a 99% done deal with Denver, came from Schlereth. Schlereth said he got it straight from Rodgers. Schefter is a former reporter for the Broncos. I think Rodgers used the Broncos, who knows.
Originally Posted by Rainbarrel:
It being a 99% done deal with Denver, came from Schlereth. Schlereth said he got it straight from Rodgers. Schefter is a former reporter for the Broncos. I think Rodgers used the Broncos, who knows.
Yep. It's what I figured. All these media dipshits saying stuff they want to happen NOT factually what is going on. [Reply]
Originally Posted by The Franchise:
All this has shown me is that Adam Schefter is a huge douchebag. No actual source but you decide to leak his garbage on night one of the draft? **** you.
Realized that Schefter is a scum bag when he got medical info from JPP blowing off his fingers while he was still in surgery.
And Rapoport ain’t any better. Him and Rapoport can get fucked [Reply]