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 htismaqe:
How many Lombardi's has Russell Wilson won since his supporting cast went to shit? Aaron Rodgers past speaks for itself.
How about Drew Brees? Matt Ryan? Cam Newton?
It's a QB driven league but if you have to give up the strength of your team to get him, you're neutering yourself right out of the gate.
The Broncos with Rodgers but without Jeudy and Bradley Chubb simply aren't a contender.
So stay with the garbage you’ve had the last 5 years getting top 10 draft picks?
And no man. If Rodgers goes to Denver next month they are automatically the 2nd best team in the AFC who could challenge us. [Reply]
If Rodgers has 3 years left in him...he's worth that amount of picks and players. He's not going to play for GB again according to him. If that's true...the Packers will move him. If he comes to Denver...great. KC...get ready if it's in the AFC West. [Reply]
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
How many Lombardi's has Russell Wilson won since his supporting cast went to shit? Aaron Rodgers past speaks for itself.
How about Drew Brees? Matt Ryan? Cam Newton?
It's a QB driven league but if you have to give up the strength of your team to get him, you're neutering yourself right out of the gate.
The Broncos with Rodgers but without Jeudy and Bradley Chubb simply aren't a contender.
They theory for Denver would be. it’s a lot easier to find replacements for those guys than another Aaron Rodgers. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco:
If Rodgers has 3 years left in him...he's worth that amount of picks and players. He's not going to play for GB again according to him. If that's true...the Packers will move him. If he comes to Denver...great. KC...get ready if it's in the AFC West.
KC is better than Denver with Rodgers. And will have the draft capital to widen that gap in the immediate future, and the immediate future is all Rodgers affords...:-) So BRING IT! [Reply]
Originally Posted by TEX:
KC is better than Denver with Rodgers. And will have the draft capital to widen that gap in the immediate future, and the immediate future is all Rodgers affords...:-) So BRING IT!
Exactly.
I hope they do it. This stuff about them being an instant contender with Rodgers, after trading away 2 to 3 top tier players and 3 first round draft picks, is laughable. [Reply]
Originally Posted by TEX:
KC is better than Denver with Rodgers. And will have the draft capital to widen that gap in the immediate future, and the immediate future is all Rodgers affords...:-) So BRING IT!
Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco:
The immediate future is all that matters.
That's my point. KC would still be better on day 1, and in the immediate future would have the draft picks and a roster of core players in tact, to widen the gap. [Reply]
