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.
The Broncos are really the only team that could realistically take on Rodgers' contract and has the need.
I don't know if a deal would happen there. It's always "possible" but how much would Denver be willing to give up in draft capital to make a move for a 37-year-old player?
You know the Packers aren't giving him away for cheap if they do it. I don't think it'll be a Favre to the Jets type of value. Coincidentally, the Packers traded Favre after 16 seasons and could do the same here with Rodgers.
I'd say a round 2 pick tomorrow and a conditional 2nd next year is a minimum, which is honestly cheap as hell all things considered. That said, the Pack only traded Favre for a conditional 4th that could have went all the way up to a 1st. [Reply]
Originally Posted by kccrow:
The Broncos are really the only team that could realistically take on Rodgers' contract and has the need.
I don't know if a deal would happen there. It's always "possible" but how much would Denver be willing to give up in draft capital to make a move for a 37-year-old player?
You know the Packers aren't giving him away for cheap if they do it. I don't think it'll be a Favre to the Jets type of value. Coincidentally, the Packers traded Favre after 16 seasons and could do the same here with Rodgers.
I'd say a round 2 pick tomorrow and a conditional 2nd next year is a minimum, which is honestly cheap as hell all things considered. That said, the Pack only traded Favre for a conditional 4th that could have went all the way up to a 1st.
The Packers aren’t trading Rodgers for 2 2nds. No chance. [Reply]
Originally Posted by kccrow:
The Broncos are really the only team that could realistically take on Rodgers' contract and has the need.
I don't know if a deal would happen there. It's always "possible" but how much would Denver be willing to give up in draft capital to make a move for a 37-year-old player?
You know the Packers aren't giving him away for cheap if they do it. I don't think it'll be a Favre to the Jets type of value. Coincidentally, the Packers traded Favre after 16 seasons and could do the same here with Rodgers.
I'd say a round 2 pick tomorrow and a conditional 2nd next year is a minimum, which is honestly cheap as hell all things considered. That said, the Pack only traded Favre for a conditional 4th that could have went all the way up to a 1st.
Without a 1st being involved it would seem like some kind of shady business is going on. I feel like now that the 1st round has passed, it isn't going to happen. [Reply]
Yeah Rodgers is getting older but he was literally the league MVP last year. Has an MVP ever been traded? You absolutely have to ask for a huge haul. He makes whatever team he goes to an instant Super Bowl contender. [Reply]
Originally Posted by staylor26:
The Packers aren’t trading Rodgers for 2 2nds. No chance.
I called it a conditional 2nd. If the Broncos make the playoffs, it goes to a 1st or something like that.
I don't think the Pack could hope for much more than two 2's with the potential for the one 2 to turn into 1. He's 37 years old. At best, you're probably getting 2 more years from Rodgers. You can't sell the farm for that. Plus, you're really dealing with one bidder. Either you take it or leave it. [Reply]
Originally Posted by kccrow:
I called it a conditional 2nd. If the Broncos make the playoffs, it goes to a 1st or something like that.
I don't think the Pack could hope for much more than two 2's with the potential for the one 2 to turn into 1. He's 37 years old. At best, you're probably getting 2 more years from Rodgers. You can't sell the farm for that. Plus, you're really dealing with one bidder. Either you take it or leave it.
Originally Posted by staylor26:
They’ll leave it. Guaranteed.
That's what I expect too but just kind of laying out what I think is possible if they don't.
I'd much rather they leave it haha. I don't really want Rodgers in the division, no matter how short the duration. He would instantly make Denver a contender, no question. They have good weapons that Rodgers would find that Lock doesn't and the defense was top 5 against the pass and rush a year ago and haven't gotten worse. [Reply]
