Aaron Rodgers silence?

[Sunshinepacker]

Why do people think that Rodgers HAS to talk with the media about a choice he had nothing to do with, during his vacation from work? I get that during OTAs or minicamp he might be expected to talk, but this isn't either of those times.

 

[OldSchool101]

AR is a competitive professional
He has a HUGE ego and is very intelligent
His life changed significantly last year outside of football and now it is probably his priority not football
He knows that last year was his last chance with the Packers to return to the Super Bowl so he’s probably resigned to that fact and stirring the pot would make little difference
Making any comment would not serve any purpose (see #2 above)

With that said he has three realistic options:
1) Return and try as hard as he can to execute a game philosophy he doesn’t believe in with an organization he believes doesn’t align with his ideals
2) Return and go through the motions and look forward to spending more time in California while collecting his money to the end of his contract
3) Speak with Mike Murphy and request a trade to a team that would align with his beliefs

What ever the case we are going to see a second disappointing and unnecessary end to back to back HOF QB’s in Green Bay that both could have been avoided....sad really

Dude I know you likely meant that! Which is just absolutely hilarious Thank you so much.
Do you do stand up? I tried once until the mob shouted “Sit Down”!! ... which I didn’t do until they started throwing things. Thankfully I was in a cage so it was obviously a pretty tough crowd there in Folsom Prison.
You have developed a great online poker face..well for a forum where you don’t show your face. But still just awesome. Thanks for the chuckle Sir! I needed that

 

[PackAttack12]

Rodgers very honest and candid about the current situation in Green Bay:

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[jon]

let the countdown begin....

I can't believe the GM and coach would bet the pot on one guy so I predict another QB will be acquired next year because if the next guy doesn't win as much as Rodgers then they'll be out the door.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

I can't believe the GM and coach would bet the pot on one guy so I predict another QB will be acquired next year because if the next guy doesn't win as much as Rodgers then they'll be out the door.

The Packers will need to add a backup quarterback for Love once they make the transition to him being the starter but as long as they hold on to Rodgers there's no reason to bring in another one.

Gutekunst's job might be dependent on Love developing into a decent starter no matter what.

 

[gopkrs]

The Packers will need to add a backup quarterback for Love once they make the transition to him being the starter but as long as they hold on to Rodgers there's no reason to bring in another one.

Gutekunst's job might be dependent on Love developing into a decent starter no matter what.

Considering how important the QB position is; you are probably right.

 

[Sunshinepacker]

Gutekunst's job might be dependent on Love developing into a decent starter no matter what.

I don't think "might" is accurate in this. Gute's going to be remembered as the guy that pushed Rodgers out; if the guy he pushed Rodgers out for isn't an elite QB then Gute's gone.

 

[Mondio]

There are many things Gute could be remembered as, none of which has been determined.

Rodgers hasn’t been pushed anywhere at this point.

 

[melvin dangerr]

Rodgers has been keeping his ego and silence in check lately with the Love draft and Danica breakup why let that be the story, I’m sure he’s anxious to let a good season ( if any) make all the noise for him...

 

[PackAttack12]

There are many things Gute could be remembered as, none of which has been determined.

Rodgers hasn’t been pushed anywhere at this point.

The only thing that's going to save Rodgers at this point is either Love flops big time, or Rodgers starts winning Super Bowls. I'm not even entirely sure about the latter.

 

[HardRightEdge]

let the countdown begin....

Even among those of us who disliked this draft, who believe Aaron Rodgers gives this team the best chance to win indefinitely, and who have detailed the long list of first round QB busts, we are realistic in thinking Rodgers will not finish his career in Green Bay if he does in fact stay healthy and play into his 40's in light of this draft pick.

Still, expect it to be a long countdown. Try not to doze off in the mean time.

 

[HardRightEdge]

Rodgers very honest and candid about the current situation in Green Bay:

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This is simply a reiteration of what Rodgers said after the draft. The news value is limited to those with short memories.

I stumbled on a talking heads panel discussion of this interview, which I watched for a few seconds, as they parsed the significance of the past tense in the word "wanted" as in Rodgers "wanted" to finish in Green Bay. We've heard this already, months ago, and it wasn't any kind of surprise the first time around in light of the draft.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

The only thing that's going to save Rodgers at this point is either Love flops big time, or Rodgers starts winning Super Bowls. I'm not even entirely sure about the latter.

If the Packers win the Super Bowl with Rodgers this season there's no way the team moves on from him.

Even among those of us who disliked this draft, who believe Aaron Rodgers gives this team the best chance to win indefinitely, and who have detailed the long list of first round QB busts, we are realistic in thinking Rodgers will not finish his career in Green Bay if he does in fact stay healthy and play into his 40's in light of this draft pick.

While that seems to be Gutekunst's plan at this point that could change based on either Rodgers performaning at an elite level or the lack of development by Love.

 

[PackAttack12]

If the Packers win the Super Bowl with Rodgers this season there's no way the team moves on from him.

Wasn’t talking about after this season.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Wasn’t talking about after this season.

Well, there are several posters suggesting that to be a smart move for some unknown reason though.

 

[PackAttack12]

Well, there are several posters suggesting that to be a smart move for some unknown reason though.

No doubt.

For the record, as long as the Packers are playing high level football with Rodgers under center, it would be foolish to move on from him. I just don't think the Packers will feel the same when it gets to the 3rd or 4th year of Love's rookie deal.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

For the record, as long as the Packers are playing high level football with Rodgers under center, it would be foolish to move on from him. I just don't think the Packers will feel the same when it gets to the 3rd or 4th year of Love's rookie deal.

I agree that seems to be the plan but there are different scenarios that could change it down the road.

 

[jon]

as long as the Packers are playing high level football with Rodgers under center, it would be foolish to move on from him. I just don't think the Packers will feel the same when it gets to the 3rd or 4th year of Love's rookie deal.

This is really the essence of it. For those who believe 12 is very good, the Love pick was too expensive, while those who believe Rodgers is on an increasingly steep decline are hoping Love is the answer (and soon and without NFL game experience).

I'll say it again, you can never have too many good QBs even if it means using a #1, but the Love pick was expensive because obvious current needs weren't addressed at all, neither in the draft nor free agency. This makes it a very risky pick.

Related, did you read Kenny Clark's comments yesterday about the 49ers' game? He tried hard to avoid it but he basically said "yeah, we've done nothing to improve the D." It's a fact: where's the optimism about stopping the run when it counts?

 

[HardRightEdge]

Related, did you read Kenny Clark's comments yesterday about the 49ers' game? He tried hard to avoid it but he basically said "yeah, we've done nothing to improve the D." It's a fact: where's the optimism about stopping the run when it counts?

We don't need Kenny Clark to tell us that.

Martinez out, Kirksey in might or might not be an upgrade. Kirksey's injury history could certainly backfire. 5th. and 7th. rounders for the defense in the draft. Tramon Williams has not been resigned, a guy who had a nice season last year in case nobody noticed. With camp having started I would not expect him back unless a starter gets injured leaving the job to the unproven Sullivan whose notable plays came out of zone coverage.

There's nothing one can point to as an evident upgrade besides favorable projections which is really just "hope". It's probably worth noting that the injury situation last season was uncommonly favorable other than Greene. Reliable depth at OLB and CB are both down a player.

You really have to project steps up or breakouts from some combination of guys like Gary, Burks, Jackson, Greene, Sullivan, Martin or TBD.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

I'll say it again, you can never have too many good QBs even if it means using a #1, but the Love pick was expensive because obvious current needs weren't addressed at all, neither in the draft nor free agency.

It's a fact: where's the optimism about stopping the run when it counts?

I would have been fine with the Packers addressing the backup quarterback position with a decent veteran but there was no need to trade up in the first round to select one.

While Gutekunst mostly ignored addressing the run defense this offseason I'm optimistic they won't allow another fiasco like the one in the NFCCG again as overall the defense was significantly improved last year.

There's nothing one can point to as an evident upgrade besides favorable projections which is really just "hope".

It seems a lot of Packers fans are too negative about the defense entering this season based on their performance in the NFCCG. Overall they were a pretty good unit though.

 

[HardRightEdge]

It seems a lot of Packers fans are too negative about the defense entering this season based on their performance in the NFCCG. Overall they were a pretty good unit though.

I agree. I was just pointing out that nothing was done to improve the defense.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

I agree. I was just pointing out that nothing was done to improve the defense.

Gutekunst might hope that Kirksey is a significant upgrade over Martinez. I tend to disagree with that take though.