Rodgers reportedly disgruntled, does not want to return to the Packers

[OldSchool101]

Yeah if Rodgers went the opt out route, he would be one of the biggest ****s in Packers' history.

That would pretty much be the final nail for many Packer fans. It would cross a “point of no return” (pun intended). Although I believe he loses an accrued season, so he’s locked down and not going anywhere unless GB says so. He can retire though.. Maybe he should just hang up his cleats, this sport might be too much for him.

 

[I asked LT to delete my acct]

That would pretty much be the final nail for many Packer fans. It would cross a “point of no return” (pun intended). Although I believe he loses an accrued season, so he’s locked down and not going anywhere unless GB says so. He can retire though.. Maybe he should just hang up his cleats, this sport might be too much for him.

That would not be good enough for him, he enjoys the hero worship too much. He crossed that line ages ago with me. He doesn`t want to play for us, fine, but hold him to his contract so he isn`t going anywhere to prove his "point" that he`s just too good to let walk. He thought he was number 1 choice in the draft. His face was a picture in the draft as he dropped and dropped, he should have been grateful we took him finally.
He should shut up and play. I know this will **** people off on here but I`ve had enough of his crap.

 

[OldSchool101]

he should have been grateful we took him finally.
He should shut up and play.

Buggs, This condensed part sums it up nicely.

Be grateful and do what you agree to do, regardless if “feelings” change. If you can’t do both, then at least finish what you started. It’s really not that difficult if you think about it. Just play 1 more season and work with the team to start fresh elsewhere. There’s this thing called “pride” and some people just can’t get past disagreements.
IMO. He’s going to eventually have a tremendously difficult time being married. Good Luck with that!

 

[Spanky]

The Packers should encourage Rodgers to take the Covid opt out (if he did they would save $30m against the cap).

That would ensure he doesn't opt out.

 

[AKCheese]

They carried Favre out on his shield, just like my old man told me they’d have to YEARS before the end. Rodgers is going out with a pout like a junior high girl. Hearing him talk about “legacy” is hilarious. Soooooooo ready to move on. If him opting out would help us financially AT ALL I’m all for it. It would also keep The Fragile One healthy and clarify any trade compensation we might get next year if his hormones shift and he decides to play any more football.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

The Packers should encourage Rodgers to take the Covid opt out (if he did they would save $30m against the cap).

That would ensure he doesn't opt out.

Whatever we save, if Rodgers doesn't play or is traded, should be stockpiled for next season and beyond. I wouldn't want them spending it on and big roster moves for 2021, since I just don't see them coming all the way back (competing for a SB) from losing a FHOF QB in less than a few years or more.

 

[tynimiller]

Whatever we save, if Rodgers doesn't play or is traded, should be stockpiled for next season and beyond. I wouldn't want them spending it on and big roster moves for 2021, since I just don't see them coming all the way back (competing for a SB) from losing a FHOF QB in less than a few years or more.

One year contract is the only way to spend it this year, agree, savings in future need to help retain crucial guys like Jaire and Davante

 

[tynimiller]

Say a one year Justin Houston signing to help defense up front? If Love and GB is successful (IMO above .500 and a fighters chance) at times it will need to be the defense doing it.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Say a one year Justin Houston signing to help defense up front? If Love and GB is successful (IMO above .500 and a fighters chance) at times it will need to be the defense doing it.

I like the signing of Houston, if AR is back at QB, but without sounding like I am "ok with tanking 2021" if he isn't, I am just fine viewing the 2021 season as a mini-rebuild. Not tanking in the traditional sense, but only make moves that fortify the team for 2022 and beyond. I would much rather see the Packers save the money and not sign stop gap one year guys. More importantly than the money, would be the opportunities (snaps) you would be able to give a potential up and comer to improve.

 

[tynimiller]

Don't get me wrong I'm not opposed to that either, I just couldn't defend a multi-year signing at all given the cap situation in the future.

 

[Spanky]

At this point I'm at peace whether Rodgers sits out or comes back. This team is Super Bowl ready if he comes back. But if not, it should make for an interesting year to see what Jordan Love can do. And saving $30m against the cap is a nice bonus.

 

[Go Pack Go 1966]

RELAX… and think (if you are true Packers fan). I have been one since 1966. What would Vince think of what ARod is doing? Would Bart Starr have ever done what ARod is doing? With all the drama that #4 caused, was it as bad as this?

Answers: Vince would have started a 3rd stringer over waiting on multi-millionaire ARod having his diva, crybaby bshit episode.

Starr would never have acted like either #4 nor ARod.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

RELAX… and think (if you are true Packers fan). I have been one since 1966. What would Vince think of what ARod is doing? Would Bart Starr have ever done what ARod is doing? With all the drama that #4 caused, was it as bad as this?

Answers: Vince would have started a 3rd stringer over waiting on multi-millionaire ARod having his diva, crybaby bshit episode.

Starr would never have acted like either #4 nor ARod.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out, but I think what Rodgers is doing (given what I think I know) is far worse than what Favre did. Favre never gave up on the Packer organization, he just wasn't sure if he wanted to keep playing football. Rodgers wants to keep playing football, just not for the team he is under contract with.

 

[longtimefan]

It will be interesting to see how this plays out, but I think what Rodgers is doing (given what I think I know) is far worse than what Favre did. Favre never gave up on the Packer organization, he just wasn't sure if he wanted to keep playing football. Rodgers wants to keep playing football, just not for the team he is under contract with.

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Packers: Favre demanded a trade after draft

GREEN BAY - Brett Favre was so upset with the Green Bay Packers in the aftermath of the club's failure to acquire wide receiver Randy Moss the quarterback demanded a

chippewa.com

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

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Packers: Favre demanded a trade after draft

GREEN BAY - Brett Favre was so upset with the Green Bay Packers in the aftermath of the club's failure to acquire wide receiver Randy Moss the quarterback demanded a

chippewa.com

I would call what Favre did as a temporary knee jerk reaction to them not trading for Randy Moss. He seemed to get over it pretty fast. Whereas Rodgers seems to be dug in pretty deep on his stance of not wanting to be a Packer. Again, this could all change over night. Knowing Aaron's history though, I doubt it.

 

[rmontro]

I would call what Favre did as a temporary knee jerk reaction to them not trading for Randy Moss.

At least he wanted to make the team better.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

At least he wanted to make the team better.

I can see how a QB can get upset over losing or not gaining weapons or O'lineman of their choice, but they should realize that they are paid to play football, not to make front office decisions.

 

[thequick12]

That would not be good enough for him, he enjoys the hero worship too much. He crossed that line ages ago with me. He doesn`t want to play for us, fine, but hold him to his contract so he isn`t going anywhere to prove his "point" that he`s just too good to let walk. He thought he was number 1 choice in the draft. His face was a picture in the draft as he dropped and dropped, he should have been grateful we took him finally.
He should shut up and play. I know this will **** people off on here but I`ve had enough of his crap.

Doesn't **** me off...

And I agree to a point definitely...Rodgers is going to prove his point when he goes. We all know that, just like we knew it with Favre. Guys like that are the players they are one because of their intelligence 2 because of their confidence and 3 because of their competitive spirit.

And to me what you described is just being competitive and wanting to be the best and being confident and smart enough to actually do it

The Packers absolutely better hold him to his contract, even if that means him sitting out the season and being traded prior to the draft...for the record I think Rodgers plays for the Packers at least one more season and maybe 2 and if after that the FO wants to move on to Love at that point they trade him to the highest bidder just prior to or during the draft. I see no reason not to do itvlike that of and only if you truly believe Love is number 3, just like once upon a time they thought Rodgers was number 2

 

[AKCheese]

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Packers: Favre demanded a trade after draft

GREEN BAY - Brett Favre was so upset with the Green Bay Packers in the aftermath of the club's failure to acquire wide receiver Randy Moss the quarterback demanded a

chippewa.com

Well if you can’t believe The Chippewa Herald…

 

[longtimefan]

Well if you can’t believe The Chippewa Herald…

Was from Jason wilde

 

[Spanky]

We all know Brett Favre was emotional and was prone to go out on a limb and then come back to reality.

Aaron Rodgers is the opposite. He's calculating. I truly think he could sit out 2021.

 

[I asked LT to delete my acct]

We all know Brett Favre was emotional and was prone to go out on a limb and then come back to reality.

Aaron Rodgers is the opposite. He's calculating. I truly think he could sit out 2021.

Sorry but I`d let him. He`d be desperate for us to beg him to return, rather like Barry Sanders agent did. He`s not bigger than the organisation full stop.

 

[AmishMafia]

The more this lingers on, the more angry at Rodgers I'm becoming. I saw the PFF piece that the Packers have 4 players in the top 15. I saw a piece earlier with the Packers have 6 in the top 100 (and 2 that just missed). All that talent the FO assembled and has ready to go. This could have been our best chance at a SB in the last 20 years or so. Some key defensive pieces are young and are still getting better.

All that doesn't matter to AR. He is only concerned with his feelings.

It's just so selfish and so self-centered. He doesn't care as much about the Packers, the fans, or his teammates as much as I thought.

I regret we didn't trade him on draft day.

 

[Ogsponge]

Sorry but I`d let him. He`d be desperate for us to beg him to return, rather like Barry Sanders agent did. He`s not bigger than the organisation full stop.

Ya and the lions have been the perfect model of an elite NFL franchise since they played hardball with the best player in franchise history.

I agree with the emotional sentiment of your views 100% however simply never trying to get something in return that caliber of player would simply not be in the best interest of the team just as it never helped the lions be anything other than the one of the worst run NFL franchises of the last 30 years

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Ultimately, the Front Office will have to decide on what is best for the Organization and base that on solid rationale and not emotions. Many of us probably want them to "stick it to Aaron" and force him to retire, but IMO in the long run, that isn't what is best for the organization. A healthy compromise would be to let him sit this year, lose all that money and then trade him to the team that gives the best offer to the Packers, not specifically a team that Aaron wants to play for. That last part, given what is currently happening, is kind of tricky though. No team is going to give up big assets for him if he expresses no desire to play for them.

If the Packers decide to make an example out of Rodgers and force him into retirement, I think not only is that giving up valuable assets that they otherwise would have gotten in a trade, but probably more damaging, will leave a stain on the franchise for years that they were the ones that forced Aaron out of the game. I know some will say "he brought this on himself", but that isn't how it will be completely viewed or remembered by all.

Give him the season to sit and sulk, his legs will be fresh and a franchise that is a QB short of being a SB team may just end up giving the Packers identifiable draft picks worthy of getting Rodgers out of Town.