i'm all for making this season count, but doesn't that hinder the Packers cap-wise when/if Rodgers leaves? By kicking the cap hit down the road, which we'll have to eat if Rodgers leaves? That would probably appeal to Rodgers, because it would leave GB floundering. I guess we wouldn't likely to be that good during that time anyway.GB could further spread his a large portion of his cap (which I believe they’ve tried to do already) in order to give them the best chance at making this season count.
I still think it dramatically reduces the trade value we would get for Rodgers if we end up trading him next year. Because people were talking about a couple of first rounds and some seconds. I don't think you get that if you're only trading a guy with just one year left on his contract.
Funny this all started because Rodgers didn't think GB was committed to him. And to resolve things, he ends up with only two years left on his contract with the option to leave next year if he wants. Probably what appeals to him is that it puts him in control next year.