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."
Originally Posted by : Aaron Rodgers doesn't want to return to Green Bay Packers, sources say
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 SuperBowl4:
As the Super Bowl winning Baltimore Ravens once said "We think Elvis Grbac is better than Trent Dilfer"
They werent wrong? Dilfer sucked ass. Grbac sucked ever so slightly less.
Ravens won that year when Dilfer completed just 35 passes in the entire playoffs, thats 4 games. Can you imagine Malik Willis leading a team to a SB? Because that's what happened as the Ravens defense gave up 12 less points than passes their QB successfully completed. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
Schefter pretty much saying the obvious: Rodgers will be traded and he’ll work with them money wise to make sure it will happen.
They’re getting rid of guys he wants to keep and entering a rebuild.
What team fits him? I feel like Carolina could be a good place for him to go
And the Packers play at Carolina next season. So mark it down!
I think their owner will do whatever it takes. Wonder who. would coach? [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
Schefter pretty much saying the obvious: Rodgers will be traded and he’ll work with them money wise to make sure it will happen.
They’re getting rid of guys he wants to keep and entering a rebuild.
What team fits him? I feel like Carolina could be a good place for him to go
I hear Denver's QB sucks. They should try to go after Rodgers! [Reply]
