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 O.city:
Denver would have Miller if he can stay healthy and they have one of the best DC minds in football in Fangio.
Trading away Jeudy who hasn't done dick in teh NFL won't matter. Chubb might hurt for sure, he's a really good player. But pass rushers aren't making or breaking a team.
If you can get Rodgers, you'd pair him with Sutton, Hamler, Fant, a good OL and a good stable of RB's and one of the better D's in the league, minus Chubb.
Miller is entering the twilight of his career. There's no guarantee he can even stay healthy at this point, plus he's had numerous off-field issues. Relying on him to be your pass rush would be foolish. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mile High Mania:
Well, unless you're bent on a SB now ... your option is to keep your young players and draft picks, rather than dump them for a possible 3 year solution that would by all accounts make you competitive for the AFCW and likely a WC, but it's too narrow of a window for success for me.
**edit** and yeah, if you could show Rodgers is going to be like Brees or Brady and play until he's 42 (another 5 years with top production)... then this is a different conversation.
It's funny that Mahomes is a big part of the reason why Denver probably feels they need to do this, and he's also the reason for not doing it. [Reply]
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
The prices being thrown around simply aren't "within reason". That's the issue.
Chubb is only under contract for 2 more years and Juedy is only under contract for 3 more years. Don't give a crap about draft picks. A team can always get more of those. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco:
Chubb is only under contract for 2 more years and Juedy is only under contract for 3 more years. Don't give a crap about draft picks. A team can always get more of those.
By all means, give up the farm to get Rodgers. At least you'll have hope to go with all the 2nd place finishes. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco:
Chubb is only under contract for 2 more years and Juedy is only under contract for 3 more years. Don't give a crap about draft picks. A team can always get more of those.
Only 2 more and only 3 more... given their situations (discussed previously), I'm just not prepared to give up on them and dismiss them as unworthy for a 3 year flier on Rodgers. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
Apparently Elway is golfing with Rodgers. Bastard should be fine for tampering but will just say he’s playing golf with a friend
