Packers and Aaron Rodgers agree on 3 yr 150 mill

[swhitset]

Has the deal been consummated yet?

Has anyone seen verifiable terms or even partial terms of an inked contract?

I’m asking because Rodgers insinuated he hadn’t actually formally signed (but did commit) and I’m curious what the final average salary and guaranteed is?

Technically he has always been signed for 2022. Obviously his contract needs to be reworked for 2022 because the Packers do not have the cap space to pay it the way it is now. Everyone is assuming that he is about to sign a new multi year deal. I am not so sure …. I have a feeling that he was serious when he said retirement was on the table this year …. If so I actually think he may actually be trying to work out something that does not involve him being locked on for 3-4 years.

 

[Mondio]

Bringing this up again.

He only said this year...he didnt say for next 2 or 3 or 4.

Why?

because I do think he is near the end. Most of the greats were retiring about now, so do I think he's going to play 5 more years? I'm hoping for 2, 3 at the absolute most. 1 very likely.

 

[pacmaniac]

because I do think he is near the end. Most of the greats were retiring about now, so do I think he's going to play 5 more years? I'm hoping for 2, 3 at the absolute most. 1 very likely.

Maybe he compromised with Shailene that he'd only play one more year. Seems she wanted him to retire.

 

[Mondio]

Maybe he compromised with Shailene that he'd only play one more year. Seems she wanted him to retire.

I have not followed any of that and have no thoughts on it. I think it has more to do with him being 38 years old right now. Getting hit by 300lbers is tough business. the mental and physical preparation to play a football game, let alone a season is beyond what almost every fan could probably imagine. I'm sure he's getting tired. He's a crazy competitor obviously, that's why he's still in it. But i think the reality is, all good things come to an end. Blame a woman, blame a coach, blame this that or the other thing, but he's played a long time. He's pretty close to the end because of it.

 

[tynimiller]

Bringing this up again.

He only said this year...he didnt say for next 2 or 3 or 4.

Why?

I will admit if I'm Gute I do have a serious and honest conversation with Aaron about this though, because say you guarantee 150 million over 4 years...I want that third year at least to be a possible out, especially if he retires after one or two years....OR honestly and I don't know how this works or would work but I wonder if both sides could come together with some kind of retirement clause in his contract that immediately cuts in half any and all remaining guaranteed money or something to that effect.

We will never see all the ins and outs of the contract for sure, but I am very very curious to see the structure of it for sure given everything.

 

[OldSchool101]

Technically he has always been signed for 2022. Obviously his contract needs to be reworked for 2022 because the Packers do not have the cap space to pay it the way it is now. Everyone is assuming that he is about to sign a new multi year deal. I am not so sure …. I have a feeling that he was serious when he said retirement was on the table this year …. If so I actually think he may actually be trying to work out something that does not involve him being locked on for 3-4 years.

See I would’ve thought just the opposite (albeit without the more recent retirement comments)
If Aaron Rodgers is planning on being here past 2022, this is his absolutely last, best chance at a mega contract.
No one is paying him “record setting” $$ once he surpasses 40+ years old. So get a nice mid term (3-4 year) deal at $mega money$

We also don’t know if those “retirement” comments are meant as mostly a financial strategy. He knows good n well what the Packers stand to lose from retirement vs. a trade. He’s bluffing for obvious reasons. We have to respect his bluff though or losing him and all those draft picks and left with a novice QB would be perceived catastrophic failure.

If he was going to retire he’d just retire imo. He wouldn’t threaten it..he’d be like Andrew Luck and graciously walk away.

 

[Pkrjones]

What if the "record setting deal" was a 4-time MVP playing for vet minimum?? Push every available dollar into '23's cap, use all cap savings to load-up for a Super Bowl run in '22? Maybe wishful thinking but nothing being said by AR or McAfee screams "long term".

 

[Half Empty]

I think this would be a great time for the penultimate incentive contract. Vet minimum with a massive bonus for a SB win. Wouldn't be likely-to-be-earned, so wouldn't count against the cap if the season is like any since 2010. Don't know how things get handled in the bonus is paid, but at that point, I wouldn't care.

 

[sschind]

I think this would be a great time for the penultimate incentive contract. Vet minimum with a massive bonus for a SB win. Wouldn't be likely-to-be-earned, so wouldn't count against the cap if the season is like any since 2010. Don't know how things get handled in the bonus is paid, but at that point, I wouldn't care.

If they do that and they win the SB the entire bonus would count against the 2023 cap. But like you said we probably wouldn't care.

 

[swhitset]

See I would’ve thought just the opposite (albeit without the more recent retirement comments)
If Aaron Rodgers is planning on being here past 2022, this is his absolutely last, best chance at a mega contract.
No one is paying him “record setting” $$ once he surpasses 40+ years old. So get a nice mid term (3-4 year) deal at $mega money$

We also don’t know if those “retirement” comments are meant as mostly a financial strategy. He knows good n well what the Packers stand to lose from retirement vs. a trade. He’s bluffing for obvious reasons. We have to respect his bluff though or losing him and all those draft picks and left with a novice QB would be perceived catastrophic failure.

If he was going to retire he’d just retire imo. He wouldn’t threaten it..he’d be like Andrew Luck and graciously walk away.

Except he has said several times that money is not his motivation at this point. You can choose to disbelieve that if you want to, but it’s not what he’s been saying. None of the things about his personality that can irritate me have ever involved greed. I truly believe that he wants to be treated a certain way and if he perceives that he is being disrespected, he will write you off. He has made a lot of money already. I believe him when he says it’s not what he’s about at this point.


p.s. if you call what Andrew Luck did “gracious “…. im at a loss as to how to understand that.

 

[Pkrjones]

If they do that and they win the SB the entire bonus would count against the 2023 cap. But like you said we probably wouldn't care.

As of this moment there are only 24 players under contract at a cost of $114mil for 2023. IF GB takes a $50 or $60mil cap charge on a monster AR Superbowl bonus so what? GB still has $50-$70mil to flesh out the '23 roster. The extensions of Alexander & Adams drop that amount, while increasing # under contract to 26.

 

[Ogsponge]

What if the "record setting deal" was a 4-time MVP playing for vet minimum?? Push every available dollar into '23's cap, use all cap savings to load-up for a Super Bowl run in '22? Maybe wishful thinking but nothing being said by AR or McAfee screams "long term".

This whole “my source(s)” stuff with McAfee is hilarious to me. Right Pat and Aaron, do you really think you’re fooling anyone. That said I do love the fact that all the NFL gossip columnists are getting shafted a bit with Rodgers news

 

[swhitset]

This whole “my source(s)” stuff with McAfee is hilarious to me. Right Pat and Aaron, do you really think you’re fooling anyone. That said I do love the fact that all the NFL gossip columnists are getting shafted a bit with Rodgers news

He’s not trying to fool anyone.. he’s joking around … he has blatantly said a couple of times that Aaron is the source.

 

[tynimiller]

This whole “my source(s)” stuff with McAfee is hilarious to me. Right Pat and Aaron, do you really think you’re fooling anyone. That said I do love the fact that all the NFL gossip columnists are getting shafted a bit with Rodgers news

He straight accidently said at one point his source(s) said "I am comin....crap I mean Aaron...okay fine my source is Aaron LOL

 

[Ogsponge]

He straight accidently said at one point his source(s) said "I am comin....crap I mean Aaron...okay fine my source is Aaron LOL

Ah, guess I never heard the clip with that part!

 

[Deleted member 6794]

As of this moment there are only 24 players under contract at a cost of $114mil for 2023. IF GB takes a $50 or $60mil cap charge on a monster AR Superbowl bonus so what? GB still has $50-$70mil to flesh out the '23 roster. The extensions of Alexander & Adams drop that amount, while increasing # under contract to 26.

Actually, there are only 16 players currently under contract for the 2023 season.

 

[G0P4ckG0]

Actually, there are only 16 players currently under contract for the 2023 season.

Hopefully Gute has experience with Madden franchise mode

 

[longtimefan]

What if the "record setting deal" was a 4-time MVP playing for vet minimum?? Push every available dollar into '23's cap, use all cap savings to load-up for a Super Bowl run in '22? Maybe wishful thinking but nothing being said by AR or McAfee screams "long term".

There is a reason why he never mentioned 2 or 3 years...

Back for my 18th season.

 

[ARPackFan]

What if the "record setting deal" was a 4-time MVP playing for vet minimum?? Push every available dollar into '23's cap, use all cap savings to load-up for a Super Bowl run in '22? Maybe wishful thinking but nothing being said by AR or McAfee screams "long term".

That is a possibility that could catch everyone be surprise. Aaron becomes at true UFA in 2023 as his contract automatically voids after the tag period ends. It would be a reduction in $25M if all he did was play for league minimum ~1.5M. If that was the only change made to his contract it would be more of a prove it deal for the Packers organization or Rodgers walks in 2023 with zero compensation.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

That is a possibility that could catch everyone be surprise. Aaron becomes at true UFA in 2023 as his contract automatically voids after the tag period ends. It would be a reduction in $25M if all he did was play for league minimum ~1.5M. If that was the only change made to his contract it would be more of a prove it deal for the Packers organization or Rodgers walks in 2023 with zero compensation.

I hope this isn't the case. I'm so tired of "The Rodgers Situation", that I am fine with them giving him a contract that takes him to the ripe old age of 43, as long as there are outs along the way for both sides. I do agree with most of you here, giving a guy that has been saying that he is strongly considering retirement, too much guaranteed money is not the way to go here. Load a 4-5 year contract with lots of incentives, ones that make him the highest paid player in the NFL, but only if he is playing like one.

 

[AGreen2AJones]

p.s. if you call what Andrew Luck did “gracious “…. im at a loss as to how to understand that.

This x1000. Andrew Luck gets so much love for what? Way overrated on the field and off. He literally quit mid game. At the worst possible time. No cares. Outside of lying about a vaccine and the **** pics far worse than anything else Aaron or Brett did.

 

[OldSchool101]

Except he has said several times that money is not his motivation at this point. You can choose to disbelieve that if you want to, but it’s not what he’s been saying. None of the things about his personality that can irritate me have ever involved greed.

You’re being defensive for no reason at all and I noticed you jump in and make assumptions before allowing benefit of the doubt.
You might have me mixed up with sentiment from other posters. I’m going to offer you benefit of doubt because I’m guessing you’ve heard that “greedy” tossed around a bunch. I just might fully join in on The name calling once I see the contract

If you knew me I’d just call him a cheat if I thought he was. Or greedy or etc.. I’m not afraid to call a spade a spade if it’s truth I find it helpful for both is us.
I’ve stated repeatedly that I’d like to lock him down long term but at a fair price. Not $50m in 2022 that’s stupid money in comparison to any other players contract.

Whitset, When I said mega contract I was mainly inferring “term”, not just “monetarily” (not that the man doesn’t want to get paid also and I don’t blame him) Remember too that guaranteed monies and variables express term in years, you can work it backwards to express the “contract out”. I’ve expressed that concept earlier also. Aaron Rodgers likely would want assurances (to some extent) he’s not bouncing around geographically. I would’ve conceded to that request IF our team got a slight reduction off the market annually. I’d even concede to guaranteed, the guy is worth it, provided he is acceptable to moving the cap around etc..

Not sure how you interpreted that but contract term is an important factor (see Mahomes etc) and if it’s 1yr it wouldn’t even qualify as “Mega”. Thus $$ isn’t really a sole determining factor.
I’m quite sure #12 isn’t interested in 1 year at a time deals just yet.

 

[swhitset]

You’re being defensive for no reason at all and I noticed you jump in and make assumptions before allowing benefit of the doubt.
You might have me mixed up with sentiment from other posters. I’m going to offer you benefit of doubt because I’m guessing you’ve heard that “greedy” tossed around a bunch. I just might fully join in on The name calling once I see the contract

If you knew me I’d just call him a cheat if I thought he was. Or greedy or etc.. I’m not afraid to call a spade a spade if it’s truth I find it helpful for both is us.
I’ve stated repeatedly that I’d like to lock him down long term but at a fair price. Not $50m in 2022 that’s stupid money in comparison to any other players contract.

Whitset, When I said mega contract I was mainly inferring “term”, not just “monetarily” (not that the man doesn’t want to get paid also and I don’t blame him) Remember too that guaranteed monies and variables express term in years, you can work it backwards to express the “contract out”. I’ve expressed that concept earlier also. Aaron Rodgers likely would want assurances (to some extent) he’s not bouncing around geographically. I would’ve conceded to that request IF our team got a slight reduction off the market annually. I’d even concede to guaranteed, the guy is worth it, provided he is acceptable to moving the cap around etc..

Not sure how you interpreted that but contract term is an important factor (see Mahomes etc) and if it’s 1yr it wouldn’t even qualify as “Mega”. Thus $$ isn’t really a sole determining factor.
I’m quite sure #12 isn’t interested in 1 year at a time deals just yet.

Seems like we are straying away quickly lol. First I am not nor was I offended. I was merely responding to your post. Your first paragraph refers to Aaron and his last chance at a “mega contract”. My response was very simply positing my view that it is very likely that he doesn’t care about that at this point. I still think he wants to play one more year and possibly retire after that. I think his contract will end up reflecting that possibility.

 

[OldSchool101]

Seems like we are straying away quickly lol. First I am not nor was I offended. I was merely responding to your post. Your first paragraph refers to Aaron and his last chance at a “mega contract”. My response was very simply positing my view that it is very likely that he doesn’t care about that at this point. I still think he wants to play one more year and possibly retire after that. I think his contract will end up reflecting that possibility.

It’s ok you’re argument in right on point. It’s exactly what this is all abou. I have zero idea what’s in his plans it’s Anyones guess. Nobody even knows the details and as they say “The Devil Is In The Details”

I’m going with he plays 3 seasons (with us) That would give him a good opportunity to get that 2nd Ring. I think the 4 year deal is accurate but it’s structure that we take out lumps year 4

Honestly if we believe he’s only playing 1 year and retires?? I hope that’s not true.
I’m immediately working for a trade as his cards would be fully visible. Take our lumps right now and move on. Trade him or force him to retire IF he’s insinuating 1 season that’s a terrible mindset I don’t want that even remotely.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

That is a possibility that could catch everyone be surprise. Aaron becomes at true UFA in 2023 as his contract automatically voids after the tag period ends. It would be a reduction in $25M if all he did was play for league minimum ~1.5M. If that was the only change made to his contract it would be more of a prove it deal for the Packers organization or Rodgers walks in 2023 with zero compensation.

I highly doubt Rodgers will forgo $25 million of salary to help reduce his cap hit for next season. I'm convinced that most of the base salary he was set to earn was converted into a signing bonus for the Packers to create much needed cap space though.