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

[lambeaulambo]

As I said earlier. I’d have an impromptu meeting and make sure they understand it’s a 1 strike rule…, Id send everyone home, every last player and position coach. Going forward anyone that talks about playing for another team sits on the bench or is sent home and we respond by making a public statement that they will no longer be playing or working for us immediately (or anyone if they are under contract Eg Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams etc).

We should make it clear we are fully committed to them not showing back up to work any longer if that’s the case.

We need to start acquiring players who don’t spread cancer. I’d specifically call out Davante Adams by name, thumb pointed backwards at the open door and tell him this is his opportunity to leave for good if he wants to go. Go now and we are fully prepared for that to happen.
if he doesn’t want to play for the Packers he can take the year off, no stats, no contract offers here. We will have a zero toleration rule for players not fully committed and who by doing do, they indirectly being the entire team down in that manner. Anyone children going publicly against the Packer family gets taken out of the Will, so to speak.

Trust me here, respectfully let a few great athletes walk or sit them with no playing time or no future contract offers if they pull the media bit, but with a 1 time warning. Public comments about playing for other teams will no longer be tolerated, not even 1%.

Id then continue with the Queen Premadonna Aaron Rodgers and call and leave him a VM in front of the other players. Make it clear to him that IF he comes back? he’s benched as a #3 QB I’m serious as a heart attack.

We are about to sail unchartered waters. It’s likely a 1-2 year step backwards anyway. Cut the cancer and set precedent now while we’re in rebuild. We will 99% lose some children, but we will have the remaining men fully committed and with laser focus.

Bust out the tractor inner tubes, we r goin fishin...lol...hail to the pack!!! Make em wear uniforms 24/7....lmao

 

[Half Empty]

Jim Ringo our All Pro center walked into Lombardi's office and introduced his AGENT TO Lombardi saying "my agent will negotiate my future contracts"

Ringo was one of the 1st to have an agent

Lombardi excused himself came back into the office moments later and told Ringo " take your Agent to Philly...you have just been traded"

Like a lot of Vince stories, it's fun to think like that, but research it, and it's not quite that way. More importantly, Vince couldn't/wouldn't have functioned in today's atmosphere.

 

[AKCheese]

Yeah let’s have an organization that emmulates Jerry Jones… ummmm… no thanks

 

[sschind]

Rodgers is at least training like he is keeping the possibility of playing in 2021 open.

Look: Micah Kiser, Nick Scott training with Aaron Rodgers in Malibu

Micah Kiser and Nick Scott are training with Aaron Rodgers in Southern California, running sandhills with the 2020 MVP.

theramswire.usatoday.com

It wouldn't surprise me if Rodgers turns up in whatever training camp he turns up in in 2021 in "the best shape of his life" Say what you will about he guy he is a competitor and I don't think he is taking his time off siting by the pool relaxing. I'm sure there is plenty of that but I'm guessing he is training his *** off as well. I think he will be playing like a mad man to prove 2020 was not a fluke and that he can still be the best. I have no doubt that wherever he plays he will be doing his best to replicate his 2020 season and that's the main reason I want him back.

 

[Half Empty]

Yeah let’s have an organization that emmulates Jerry Jones… ummmm… no thanks

1. '92-'95 weren't bad

2. For what was being discussed, thanks

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I have no doubt that wherever he plays he will be doing his best to replicate his 2020 season and that's the main reason I want him back.

I agree with the first half of this, but I only want him back if he is "fully" back. As talented as the guy is, Football isn't the only game he plays and excels at. If he isn't fully back and content, I think his mind games and the drama they create, could end up being very toxic to the team. If a divorce is inevitable between him and the Packers, I prefer he sits out 2021 and the Packers get as much as they can for him in a trade in 2022.

 

[rmontro]

I just think Rodgers is too competitive to sit out a full season. Plus he isn't getting any younger and he'd be throwing away one of his few remaining seasons where he has a chance to get another Lombardi Trophy.

Even if he is disgruntled, this upcoming Packer team should at least strongly contend for the Super Bowl - if he plays. So yeah, he'd be really throwing away a good opportunity. But given our playoff history over the last decade, maybe he doesn't think he can win the big one here.

 

[AKCheese]

Even if he is disgruntled, this upcoming Packer team should at least strongly contend for the Super Bowl - if he plays. So yeah, he'd be really throwing away a good opportunity. But given our playoff history over the last decade, maybe he doesn't think he can win the big one here.

maybe leave off the last word of your post. He had a golden opportunity against TB and laid an egg… then pointed fingers

 

[OldSchool101]

Wow!!! So because Jerry Jones, a billionaire threatened the livelihood of his highest paid employees by saying either agree with my opinion or forgoe your paycheck...and all the players chose to continue taking the money means that they support their employer?

Funny how I actually knew you’d take the popular low road and stand on your fake pedestal to take an opportunity to attack Jerry Jones. At least you’re very predictable in your argument I’ll give you that.
People hate results when they don’t coincide with their opinion. You get the best results when you buck players (and fans) Petty opinions with truth. But the truth is life saving and brings out the best in players, even the ones who think their opinion reigns supreme over the universe. You know, the ones like The Aaron types. The universes revolve around Rodgers.

 

[gopkrs]

the lies of society.
rich people are evil, feelings are more important than truth.. etc….

You know, that is such bs. I want to protect (and clean up) the environment. So does that mean I think rich people are evil or that how a person feels about something is more important than facts? No, it does not. Yeah, yeah, Jerry Jones is probably a real model for being a moral human being.

 

[swhitset]

You know, that is such bs. I want to protect (and clean up) the environment. So does that mean I think rich people are evil or that how a person feels about something is more important than facts? No, it does not. Yeah, yeah, Jerry Jones is probably a real model for being a moral human being.

so you know that he isn’t ?

 

[AKCheese]

so you know that he isn’t ?

Honestly who cares?

 

[gopkrs]

so you know that he isn’t ?

No, I don't know much about him. My old man hated him for some reason and so I never liked him. I just went along with it and Dallas was always kind of a nemesis. I saw he has done some good things with individual players. But no, I don't know much about him.

 

[OldSchool101]

You know, that is such bs. I want to protect (and clean up) the environment. So does that mean I think rich people are evil or that how a person feels about something is more important than facts? No, it does not. Yeah, yeah, Jerry Jones is probably a real model for being a moral human being.

There’s nothing wrong with wanting a clean environment and we are actually on the same side there. But what does this have to do pertaining to Rodgers or this discussion? I’m not making the connection at all how this pertains to any player being disgruntled? Also you don’t have to like someone to see they understand how to be successful. Like him or not Jerry Jones is far more successful than all of us put together. So pardon me if I think he’s a better businessman than say.. you.

We’ve got a case of our team leader saying he won’t play. Then further he’s emboldened other players to incite a mini-mutiny. I don’t think 90%+ of the players agree with that approach. If those few want to leave fine, nobodies stopping them. But when you start mouthing off or saying you want to work for the competition? (Davante Adams).
I honestly don’t know of any employer that would be acceptable with that (I believe that’s why Davante changed his tune real quick, he’s smart enough not to cross a very fine line and he was back at work keeping his mouth shut) The places I’ve worked would be waiting for an opportunity to dismiss me and I just don’t think 1 great employee or upper level manager is that special. We’re all disposable.

Im simply saying help them to the door. I’m not sure why anyone would feel that is so incomprehensible. I’d smooth help an employee to the door if they are ridiculing my company. (Ok ok.. Maybe send them home first to give them benefit of the doubt if they’ve had a good track record thus far, they are entitled to a bad day).

past that? If they are then going public (Aaron Rodgers) to say they don’t believe in our approach?? I’d consider that bordering on slanderous and dangerous to our organization. I don’t care what awards we’ve helped them achieve, they are dispensable once they put themselves above the team. You guys can defend that behavior anyway you want with opinions, but around the NFL this looks like what it is. Everyone always jumps on the “it’s just a business” when it’s convenient. But I can assure you (I’ve been in business for 36 years) that in the real world a business would strategize of way to get rid of you once you acted like Aaron Rodgers and I’ve been privy to those type meetings.
It is a business and the Packers produce a product and Wrong is still wrong.

 

[sschind]

There’s nothing wrong with wanting a clean environment and we are actually on the same side there. But what does this have to do pertaining to Rodgers or this discussion? I’m not making the connection at all how this pertains to any player being disgruntled? Also you don’t have to like someone to see they understand how to be successful. Like him or not Jerry Jones is far more successful than all of us put together. So pardon me if I think he’s a better businessman than say.. you.

We’ve got a case of our team leader saying he won’t play. Then further he’s emboldened other players to incite a mini-mutiny. I don’t think 90%+ of the players agree with that approach. If those few want to leave fine, nobodies stopping them. But when you start mouthing off or saying you want to work for the competition? (Davante Adams).
I honestly don’t know of any employer that would be acceptable with that (I believe that’s why Davante changed his tune real quick, he’s smart enough not to cross a very fine line and he was back at work keeping his mouth shut) The places I’ve worked would be waiting for an opportunity to dismiss me and I just don’t think 1 great employee or upper level manager is that special. We’re all disposable.

Im simply saying help them to the door. I’m not sure why anyone would feel that is so incomprehensible. I’d smooth help an employee to the door if they are ridiculing my company. (Ok ok.. Maybe send them home first to give them benefit of the doubt if they’ve had a good track record thus far, they are entitled to a bad day).

past that? If they are then going public (Aaron Rodgers) to say they don’t believe in our approach?? I’d consider that bordering on slanderous and dangerous to our organization. I don’t care what awards we’ve helped them achieve, they are dispensable once they put themselves above the team. You guys can defend that behavior anyway you want with opinions, but around the NFL this looks like what it is. Everyone always jumps on the “it’s just a business” when it’s convenient. But I can assure you (I’ve been in business for 36 years) that in the real world a business would strategize of way to get rid of you once you acted like Aaron Rodgers and I’ve been privy to those type meetings.
It is a business and the Packers produce a product and Wrong is still wrong.

I must have missed it. When did Adams mouth off or say he wanted to work for the competition?

 

[lambeaulambo]

There’s nothing wrong with wanting a clean environment and we are actually on the same side there. But what does this have to do pertaining to Rodgers or this discussion? I’m not making the connection at all how this pertains to any player being disgruntled? Also you don’t have to like someone to see they understand how to be successful. Like him or not Jerry Jones is far more successful than all of us put together. So pardon me if I think he’s a better businessman than say.. you.

We’ve got a case of our team leader saying he won’t play. Then further he’s emboldened other players to incite a mini-mutiny. I don’t think 90%+ of the players agree with that approach. If those few want to leave fine, nobodies stopping them. But when you start mouthing off or saying you want to work for the competition? (Davante Adams).
I honestly don’t know of any employer that would be acceptable with that (I believe that’s why Davante changed his tune real quick, he’s smart enough not to cross a very fine line and he was back at work keeping his mouth shut) The places I’ve worked would be waiting for an opportunity to dismiss me and I just don’t think 1 great employee or upper level manager is that special. We’re all disposable.

Im simply saying help them to the door. I’m not sure why anyone would feel that is so incomprehensible. I’d smooth help an employee to the door if they are ridiculing my company. (Ok ok.. Maybe send them home first to give them benefit of the doubt if they’ve had a good track record thus far, they are entitled to a bad day).

past that? If they are then going public (Aaron Rodgers) to say they don’t believe in our approach?? I’d consider that bordering on slanderous and dangerous to our organization. I don’t care what awards we’ve helped them achieve, they are dispensable once they put themselves above the team. You guys can defend that behavior anyway you want with opinions, but around the NFL this looks like what it is. Everyone always jumps on the “it’s just a business” when it’s convenient. But I can assure you (I’ve been in business for 36 years) that in the real world a business would strategize of way to get rid of you once you acted like Aaron Rodgers and I’ve been privy to those type meetings.
It is a business and the Packers produce a product and Wrong is still wrong.

Help em to the door, and call the national enquirer...enquiring minds want to know. Don't forget to turn the betamax on. lol

 

[lambeaulambo]

I truly take your point but, how many Superbowls has he won for us ?. Every year we get the same crap of how we let HIM down, never how he let US down. This is about the Green Bay Packers not Aaron Rodgers. I`m sorry but that is how I feel about this petulant little boy now. I was damn good at my job, but when the civil aviation authority changed the format of my job I just got on with it. Why did we have to discuss anything about the draft with him ? an incredibly well paid multi millionaire.
I know I`m British and don`t fully understand the complexities of the NFL, but this guy is getting on my nerves now.

Rant over

Why are you being so difficult? lol the civil aviation authority needs to be dealt with...stop quibbling on about spoiled athletes...lmao

 

[I asked LT to delete my acct]

Why are you being so difficult? lol the civil aviation authority needs to be dealt with...stop quibbling on about spoiled athletes...lmao

I`m retired now so I don`t care, and Rodgers is ticking me off now.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

It is interesting that there seems to be a big divide between posters here when it comes to what they are fine with when it comes to Rodgers. Basically, I see 2 camps.

Camp One: Rodgers is a player under contract. If he doesn't want to abide by the terms of the contract that he agreed to and signed then he will face the consequences of not. He is an employee and its the employers decision as to his future.

Camp Two: Rodgers is a FHOF player that the organization owes a lot to. He also could be of great value over the next several years, therefore he should be treated special and under different rules than other players that are considered of lesser value to the team.

I am sure everyone can add a bit to each of those "camps", but it seems like posters are in one camp or the other. I am more in Camp #1. While I understand that Rodgers is a valuable commodity to the team and maybe one you bend a bit for, which it sounds like the Packers may have tried to do already. However, I wouldn't hesitate to trade him, if he just isn't being reasonable with his demands.

The organization can and should change their philosophies IF it is considered a good long term move for the team, but not if its just good for one individual player. Consistency is important, but it doesn't mean lack of flexibility, as long as the long term flexibility of a policy makes sense.

 

[Mondio]

I`m retired now so I don`t care, and Rodgers is ticking me off now.

I'm trying not to get too ticked off because I think i'm still going to be cheering for him as our QB this season. At least I hope to be as I think we have a good shot at things if he is.


I'm annoyed to say the least it's no resolved and without knowing details I'm trying not to get too annoyed. But on the surface, it seems like this is the "fault" of Rodgers. Maybe he has a personality conflict or something with someone, but you can have that and still do you job. From the fan's perspective on the team's obligations? They have a good team around him and they pay him well and they seem to take care of everyone and are pretty up front in their business dealings. Not sure I expect the team to do anymore than that with players.

So i'm trying not to get mad at Rodgers, but it's getting harder not to be for me.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I'm annoyed to say the least it's no resolved and without knowing details I'm trying not to get too annoyed. But on the surface, it seems like this is the "fault" of Rodgers.

While I think the "fault" of the situation lies somewhere between Rodgers and the Packers FO and developed over several years, it really appears that the ball is squarely in Rodgers court. He is somewhat trapped with very few options, other than opting out, sitting out or reporting. So instead of manning up and letting everyone (FO, teammates, fans, media) know his decision, he appears to be doing nothing but smiling like a spoiled child and pretending this offseason has been no different than any other. He gets off on thinking he is in power and keeping millions in limbo.

I think Rodgers wanted to be and had planned on being traded. Now that that the likelihood of that happening before the season starts is quickly closing, he is a man trapped inside his own ego decisions and it has left him with 2 choices, report or sit. I think his ego is too big to cave in and report, but we will see.

 

[I asked LT to delete my acct]

I'm trying not to get too ticked off because I think i'm still going to be cheering for him as our QB this season. At least I hope to be as I think we have a good shot at things if he is.


I'm annoyed to say the least it's no resolved and without knowing details I'm trying not to get too annoyed. But on the surface, it seems like this is the "fault" of Rodgers. Maybe he has a personality conflict or something with someone, but you can have that and still do you job. From the fan's perspective on the team's obligations? They have a good team around him and they pay him well and they seem to take care of everyone and are pretty up front in their business dealings. Not sure I expect the team to do anymore than that with players.

So i'm trying not to get mad at Rodgers, but it's getting harder not to be for me.

What is annoying me so much, and I KNOW some will disagree but to me he`s disrespecting the fans because his silence is just fuelling the fire. If he were to say outright "I appreciate the fan base and hope we can resolve this at some level ", I`m onboard with it and could actually forgive his reasoning.
IF he`s holding out until the last second only to change his mind and come back and play ?, I`m annoyed about it but I`ll cut him some slack, but he is just trying to stick it to the organisation and doesn`t care whether the loyal fanbase has rooted for him for years, just screw us and the Packers. He is relishing this and thinks he`s bigger than the Packers and he isn`t. Even Lombardi didn`t think he was, or for that matter, the GREAT Bart Starr.

 

[AmishMafia]

What is annoying me so much, and I KNOW some will disagree but to me he`s disrespecting the fans because his silence is just fuelling the fire. If he were to say outright "I appreciate the fan base and hope we can resolve this at some level ", I`m onboard with it and could actually forgive his reasoning.
IF he`s holding out until the last second only to change his mind and come back and play ?, I`m annoyed about it but I`ll cut him some slack, but he is just trying to stick it to the organisation and doesn`t care whether the loyal fanbase has rooted for him for years, just screw us and the Packers. He is relishing this and thinks he`s bigger than the Packers and he isn`t. Even Lombardi didn`t think he was, or for that matter, the GREAT Bart Starr.

What you lack in 60s music appreciation you make up for in "cutting through the BS and seeing the big picture".

Well done, Sir!

 

[Mondio]

What is annoying me so much, and I KNOW some will disagree but to me he`s disrespecting the fans because his silence is just fuelling the fire. If he were to say outright "I appreciate the fan base and hope we can resolve this at some level ", I`m onboard with it and could actually forgive his reasoning.
IF he`s holding out until the last second only to change his mind and come back and play ?, I`m annoyed about it but I`ll cut him some slack, but he is just trying to stick it to the organisation and doesn`t care whether the loyal fanbase has rooted for him for years, just screw us and the Packers. He is relishing this and thinks he`s bigger than the Packers and he isn`t. Even Lombardi didn`t think he was, or for that matter, the GREAT Bart Starr.

I agree, the silence is ******* me off. I don't think he has to say much, but say something. I know there really isn't much to gain from it for him personally in terms of whatever it is he wants from the team, so I understand it to a point. But throw the fans a bone man, even if it is meaningless. Act like you care at least.

 

[I asked LT to delete my acct]

What you lack in 60s music appreciation you make up for in "cutting through the BS and seeing the big picture".

Well done, Sir!

Thank you sir, I am honoured.....lol