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 Quesadilla Joe:
He'll be much cheaper next year. Paton might not have to give up anything more than a pick in the 20's in 2022.
:-) yea the Packers are going to give him up for a late 1st round pick! This is just you pivoting because you know you don’t want to give up anything significant.
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
How much value do you think a 39 year old QB who sat out a full season the year prior will have? It's certainly not as much as a 38 year old QB who is fresh off an MVP season.
I don't even think I'd want the Broncos to pursue Rodgers next offseason if we had to give up what it would take to get him this year. I'd much rather use those resources to trade up for a QB who is two decades younger and $40,000,000 cheaper.
Originally Posted by RealSNR:
Donks are picking in the top 10 and you know it
Unless they get hit by the injury bug there's no way they're picking in the top 10. This is potentially an 11 or 12 win team with this schedule. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
Unless they get hit by the injury bug there's no way they're picking in the top 10. This is potentially an 11 or 12 win team with this schedule.
:-):-) Have you seen your HC and QB's??? 8 wins, 9 wins TOPS.
@ Giants - L
@ Jags - W
Jets - W
Ravens - L
@ Steelers - L
Raiders - W (Though I could see a L)
@Browns - L
Washington - W
@Cowboys - L
Eagles - W
Chargers - W (Could see a L easily, just you play them well at home usually)
@ KC - L
Detroit - W
Bengals - W
@ Raiders - L
@ Chargers - L
KC - L (Even though KC will be resting starters) [Reply]
Originally Posted by TEX: :-):-) Have you seen your HC and QB's??? 9 wins TOPS.
@ Giants - L
@ Jags - W
Jets - W
Ravens - L
@ Steelers - L
Raiders - W (Though I could see a L)
@Browns - L
Washington - W
@Cowboys - L
Eagles - W
Chargers - W (Could see a L easily, just you play them well at home usually)
@ KC - L
Detroit - W
Bengals - W
@ Raiders - L
@ Chargers - L
KC - L (Even though KC will be resting starters)
The HC is fine. The roster is stacked. If Teddy can continue completing 68% of his passes, with the weapons we have, we'll be alright offensively. The defense is a top 3 lock if it stays healthy. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
The HC is fine. The roster is stacked. If Teddy can continue completing 68% of his passes, with the weapons we have, we'll be alright offensively. The defense is a top 3 lock if it stays healthy.
Originally Posted by TEX: :-):-) Have you seen your HC and QB's??? 8 wins, 9 wins TOPS.
@ Giants - L
@ Jags - W
Jets - W
Ravens - L
@ Steelers - L
Raiders - W (Though I could see a L)
@Browns - L
Washington - W
@Cowboys - L
Eagles - W
Chargers - W (Could see a L easily, just you play them well at home usually)
@ KC - L
Detroit - W
Bengals - W
@ Raiders - L
@ Chargers - L
KC - L (Even though KC will be resting starters)
So, you give them a best case of 8 wins, with 7 @ home ... ok.
7-1 at home and 1-8 on the road. They could very well just win 8 games, but it won't be by that kind of variance in the home/away. They'll win/lose a few they're not supposed to win/lose.
Other than it being a road game the first week, not sure why the Giants would be chalked up as a loss - they can certainly win that one. Same with the Cowboys.
That final home game (last game) vs KC would be the streak breaker. I can see them splitting with the Chargers and Raiders.
@ Giants - W
@ Jags - W
Jets - W
Ravens - L
@ Steelers - L
Raiders - W
@Browns - W
Washington - W
@Cowboys - L
Eagles - W
Chargers - W
@ KC - L
Detroit - W
Bengals - L
@ Raiders - L
@ Chargers - L
KC - W
I'll put that out there for you... 10-7. They'll sneak a win @ CLE and then fall to a hot CIN team late. And, they'll beat KC in the season finale. And, they'll miss a wildcard slot, but end on a positive note by doubling wins from 2020 despite losing 3 of final 4. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
The HC is fine. The roster is stacked. If Teddy can continue completing 68% of his passes, with the weapons we have, we'll be alright offensively. The defense is a top 3 lock if it stays healthy.
The HC is terrible. He'll cost you at least a couple of games with bone head decisions. Your weapons haven't proven anything, except Sutton over a year ago. How many TD's did Fant have again? Did Jeudy learn how to catch? Your OL protecting those terrible QB's?? A LOT of IF's. No way that defense is a top 3 with how long it's going to be on the field. I say 8 0r 9, you say 11 or 12 wins - let's see whose right at the end of the year. If history serves, you're ALWAYS wrong.
BTW, does Denver still have its sights on Trey Lance? :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by TEX: :-):-) Have you seen your HC and QB's??? 8 wins, 9 wins TOPS.
@ Giants - L
@ Jags - W
Jets - W
Ravens - L
@ Steelers - L
Raiders - W (Though I could see a L)
@Browns - L
Washington - W
@Cowboys - L
Eagles - W
Chargers - W (Could see a L easily, just you play them well at home usually)
@ KC - L
Detroit - W
Bengals - W
@ Raiders - L
@ Chargers - L
KC - L (Even though KC will be resting starters)
The metrics-based power rankings average out to a final record of 5-11 (yes, I know it needs to be adjusted up to 17 games). So I guess it'll be interesting to watch how Broncos fans react...
