Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay on the Outs?

[Dante84]

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.

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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.

[Sassy Squatch]

I really don't get what you're trying to prove there, especially given the Packers had Rodgers, Adams, Bahktari, and Jones locked up long term.

1. There's actually some legitimate defensive talent there

2. There's also decent investment into the offensive side of the ball

Sure, there's a couple glaring misses but that's every GMs draft profile ever. Nowhere near enough to justify the constant shit Rodgers throws his way all because Gute didn't bother letting him know they were going elsewhere at QB

[Sassy Squatch]

Seriously, what would telling him have even achieved. He would've still been just as petulant and petty about it. If he wanted a better relationship with Gute, maybe don't come at him with salt and vinegar energy.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

Seriously, what would telling him have even achieved. He would've still been just as petulant and petty about it. If he wanted a better relationship with Gute, maybe don't come at him with salt and vinegar energy.

I still don't get how he's the asshole for expecting what other QBs in his spot get?

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by Mecca

I still don't get how he's the asshole for expecting what other QBs in his spot get?

Yeah, you're still running with that narrative, and it's still bullshit. Rodgers coming into the office and being petulant that the Packers aren't signing or retaining his washed up buddies (which he explicitly admitted to during one of his McAfee appearances) is incomparable to the productive and positive relationship the Chiefs and Mahomes have.

If Rodgers wanted a relationship like that, it's kind.of a two way thing. And no, the Jets catering to his every whim to appease him is not what other QBs in his spot get. It's an organization in desperation mode trying to keep a known brat happy.

[Megatron96]

As many 1st/2nd round picks as they used on defense, you'd really think GB's defense would've been consistently better than it's been over the last 5-6 years. Maybe that's coaching more than talent available, idk. Whatever, that defense really never rose to the level of their drafts.


But you'd think that they'd have wanted to draft a WR in the 1st round at some point.

[Chief Pagan]

Originally Posted by Mecca

I still don't get how he's the asshole for expecting what other QBs in his spot get?

I think part of the problem is that he's just an asshole to begin with.

Certainly not the only celebrity athlete in that category, but it makes things harder.

For having thirty years of Favre/Rodgers HOF QB, GB doesn't have as much to show for it as they probably should.

No doubt they could have drafted better. But drafting a QB in the first round really seemed to light a fire in Rodgers. I don't know if he has the season he did otherwise.