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 notorious:
Green Bay is that dude that’s luckily fallen into 2 gorgeous women over the years, treated them like shit and drove them away. He will expect another one to just fall into his lap, when in reality is going to discover they don’t grow on trees, and that he’s a loser that’s squandered several chances at an amazing thing.
It is rather remarkable that Favre and Rodgers only produced 2 titles in 3 total SB appearances. I mean, it's a good percentage... but you would think they would have been in more. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mile High Mania:
It is rather remarkable that Favre and Rodgers only produced 2 titles in 3 total SB appearances. I mean, it's a good percentage... but you would think they would have been in more.
To be fair, outside the Patriots, that total # championships in that time have only been matched by quarterback titans such as Eli Manning for the Giants, and a combination of Trent Dilfer & Joe Flacco for the Ravens. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mile High Mania:
It is rather remarkable that Favre and Rodgers only produced 2 titles in 3 total SB appearances. I mean, it's a good percentage... but you would think they would have been in more.
Maybe had GB been able to violate the salary cap, like Denver, they would have won a couple more? Hey, speaking of which, didn't Denver violate the salary cap the year they beat GB in route to their 1st Super Bowl title? :-)
Oh - I know, I know, they didn't really gain any advantage from doing it. Twice... :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefspants:
To be fair, outside the Patriots, that total # championships in that time have only been matched by quarterback titans such as Eli Manning for the Giants, and a combination of Trent Dilfer & Joe Flacco for the Ravens.
Totally a fair stance, I mean... Marino only went to one. Elway went to 5. Bradshaw went to 4. Peyton went to 4. Kelly went to 4. Aikman went to 3... Hell, Mahomes has been to 2 and that will grow. It's not a long list considering history, but when talking about those generational talents... you would think Rodgers should have gone back to one more in the last decade. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mile High Mania:
Totally a fair stance, I mean... Marino only went to one. Elway went to 5. Bradshaw went to 4. Peyton went to 4. Kelly went to 4. Aikman went to 3... Hell, Mahomes has been to 2 and that will grow. It's not a long list considering history, but when talking about those generational talents... you would think Rodgers should have gone back to one more in the last decade.
Rodgers has been to 5 NFCCGs...and played poorly in all of them. It's not like he hasn't had opportunity...he's 1-4.
Originally Posted by Mile High Mania:
Totally a fair stance, I mean... Marino only went to one. Elway went to 5. Bradshaw went to 4. Peyton went to 4. Kelly went to 4. Aikman went to 3... Hell, Mahomes has been to 2 and that will grow. It's not a long list considering history, but when talking about those generational talents... you would think Rodgers should have gone back to one more in the last decade.
Rodgers was a victim of his own success. By always putting the team on his back, he made sure that his shitty head coach was never on the hot seat, and accountability in general was lacking due to him masking team weaknesses.
It's one of the things I most appreciate about this Chiefs team. Reid was on pace to build a Hall of Fame career before coming here, and he had done it without having a generational talent at QB. He had us winning with Alex. Add to that Veach seems to be doing a great job of aggressively addressing team weaknesses and it's such an amazing overall formula. [Reply]
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 [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
Yep. Two decades+. That's his schtick. Not fooling anyone. :-)
Good dude for sure, but always has a PA angle. Guess we'll see...:-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by Pasta Little Brother:
After the last 2 NFCCG he needs to look in the mirror for Blame. Fuck that douche. He can rot in GB.
Come on. This latest one 100%, but last year against the 49ers? No way. Jimmy G only attempted like 8 passes that game. The Pack defense got absolutely steamrolled. [Reply]
Originally Posted by ThaVirus:
Come on. This latest one 100%, but last year against the 49ers? No way. Jimmy G only attempted like 8 passes that game. The Pack defense got absolutely steamrolled.
