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

[Pokerbrat2000]

I can just imagine Aaron and Julio scratching around in the dirt coming up with some schoolyard plays that no one could defend.

I wish you and Poker would keep you music appreciation ideas to yourselves.

I dedicate this song to you.......

Paul Simon - Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard (Official Video) - YouTube

 

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This is really going over your head...

It's unfortunate that, just as COVID actually seems to be declining, some people NOW finally get driven over the edge.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

It's unfortunate that, just as COVID actually seems to be declining, some people NOW finally get driven over the edge.

It's gotten so bad, I had to finally post this sign in front of my house.

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[Pokerbrat2000]

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Rodgers was not among the group of Packers players who reported to Lambeau Field on Monday for the start of organized team activities, a source told ESPN.

That came as no surprise to the team, given that Rodgers did not participate in phase 1, which the Packers held virtually for the previous four weeks, or phase 2, which was held in person last week. However, Rodgers has been a regular participant in the offseason program and OTAs throughout his career.

....Rodgers is one of 19 Packers players with an offseason workout bonus. He already has missed enough to disqualify him from cashing his $500,000 bonus.

If Rodgers does not report for next month's minicamp, he is subject to a fine of $93,085 ($15,515 for the first missed day, $31,030 for the second missed day and $46,540 for the third missed day).

It would get even more expensive come training camp. There is a mandatory fine of $50,000 per day missed, plus one week's regular-season salary for each preseason game missed.

 

[G0P4ckG0]

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Rodgers was not among the group of Packers players who reported to Lambeau Field on Monday for the start of organized team activities, a source told ESPN.

That came as no surprise to the team, given that Rodgers did not participate in phase 1, which the Packers held virtually for the previous four weeks, or phase 2, which was held in person last week. However, Rodgers has been a regular participant in the offseason program and OTAs throughout his career.

....Rodgers is one of 19 Packers players with an offseason workout bonus. He already has missed enough to disqualify him from cashing his $500,000 bonus.

It is looking more bleak by the day. If he is wanting guaranteed money and turning turning down AND already voluntarily missing out on $500k....I really don't think it is fair to assume someone like me is reading into these reports & rumors too much.

 

[Mondio]

I guess at this point, he'll make the 500K back if they come to an agreement and he signs a new contract. and if they start levying fines, we know it's over, he's not coming back nor do they expect it. Otherwise he won't be fined if they're still talking or have some hope of getting over it.

 

[mradtke66]

and if they start levying fines, we know it's over, he's not coming back nor do they expect it. Otherwise he won't be fined if they're still talking or have some hope of getting over it.

Sadly, in the current CBA, it is no longer the team's choice. If he misses time, even if the team excuses it after the fact, the fines are manditory.

 

[swhitset]

I guess at this point, he'll make the 500K back if they come to an agreement and he signs a new contract. and if they start levying fines, we know it's over, he's not coming back nor do they expect it. Otherwise he won't be fined if they're still talking or have some hope of getting over it.

I don’t they have any choice with the fines …. I think it’s automatic… if he misses the fines are imposed.

 

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Roughly equivalent to the fine on my overdue library book.

 

[AGreen2AJones]

Quit on his team? You're just choosing to be blind and ignorant with that statement.

Yes. He literally retired right before a season game. Didn't give the team time in the off-season or pre-draft to figure it the heck out. It was one of the most greedy, self-centered POS things a person could do. Luck is awful. Horrible.

 

[tynimiller]

Yes. He literally retired right before a season game. Didn't give the team time in the off-season or pre-draft to figure it the heck out. It was one of the most greedy, self-centered POS things a person could do. Luck is awful. Horrible.

You’re a special kind of special.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Roughly equivalent to the fine on my overdue library book.

They still make books?

 

[Mondio]

Sadly, in the current CBA, it is no longer the team's choice. If he misses time, even if the team excuses it after the fact, the fines are manditory.

Shows you what I know Lol

thanks for clarifying

 

[Zartan]

I would keep calling his bluff. He is still under contract and if he wants to be a brat then the fanbase will give him hell. Then let the offers for him come in and choose the best one to send him on his way to a poverty franchise.

 

[PackerfaninCarolina]

Look at Indianapolis. They went with that barf Luck over brining back Peyton. How'd that work out for them? There's a reason this place doesn't attract many free agents. It's going to get worse. This will be the worst decision in Packers history.

Dude you're starting to make some poor arguments here to the original point.

1. Don't get me wrong about Gute or Murphy. I certainly have my concerns about where the future of the tranche will go once Rodgers is done, and if we do lose the kind of competitive atmosphere we've had over the last nearly 30 years, those in charge should be held accountable.

But we don't know how the other side is going to look just yet. Love could end up turning out to be better than we think, or if not we might end up drafting our own Lamar Jackson or Fields type of guy that we might build a team around. Lot of options for moving forward that should at least warrant waiting a little before firing everyone at the top.

2. LaFleur and so far Gute have indicated they want Rodgers kept and were not driven in any way to push him out. Rodgers on the other hand, may be looking to leave on his own right now, in which case it's on him if he does. Now that doesn't mean he doesn't have good reasons for wanting out, and I'm certainly willing to hear him make his case. But still if he forces our hand, we'll be left with only that choice.

3. Using the NBA to make arguments here is a non starter because in that farce of a league -- in fact it's not even a sport -- 1 player literally can be in essence your team. And basketball has no relation to football at all.

4. I don't know what Andrew Luck you were watching because the guy I saw was certainly no "barf". No he didn't win any SBs, but without getting into the weeds, you could chalk that up to a number of different other factors. And of course his career got cut short because of injuries.

Point being if Luck is a barf, then so are Dan Marino and Phillip Rivers since their organizations didn't build their teams properly around them or hire the right coaches.

 

[thequick12]

It is looking more bleak by the day. If he is wanting guaranteed money and turning turning down AND already voluntarily missing out on $500k....I really don't think it is fair to assume someone like me is reading into these reports & rumors too much.

They'll give him the 500k one way or another...

 

[PackerfaninCarolina]

Yes. He literally retired right before a season game. Didn't give the team time in the off-season or pre-draft to figure it the heck out. It was one of the most greedy, self-centered POS things a person could do. Luck is awful. Horrible.

Lol yeah how dare a player who had missed a ton of playing time in the preceding years and was given medical advice by a professional doctor listen to that person and stop playing football? How dare he look at the risks to his future health and air on the side of safety?

 

[Raptorman]

Good luck keeping superstars happy when management takes that attitude. Like it or not but sports stars aren't regular employees.

Actually, they are. They just don't think they are. They can be fired or traded at the whim of managment. Rodgers has one job for the Packes. QB. That's it. That is his responsiblity. Nothing more, nothing less.

 

[Sunshinepacker]

I would keep calling his bluff. He is still under contract and if he wants to be a brat then the fanbase will give him hell. Then let the offers for him come in and choose the best one to send him on his way to a poverty franchise.

Rodgers will also get a say in where he goes. If the Packers take your somewhat petty, authoritarian route then all Rodgers has to say is, "I won't play for the Jets" and the trade will fall apart. I still think the Packers and he work it out but if it doesn't, then punishing Rodgers doesn't really accomplish much from an actual football standpoint.

 

[Sunshinepacker]

Actually, they are. They just don't think they are. They can be fired or traded at the whim of managment. Rodgers has one job for the Packes. QB. That's it. That is his responsiblity. Nothing more, nothing less.

Sure thing. I too wish I could live eternally in 1982.

 

[gopkrs]

Rodgers will also get a say in where he goes. If the Packers take your somewhat petty, authoritarian route then all Rodgers has to say is, "I won't play for the Jets" and the trade will fall apart. I still think the Packers and he work it out but if it doesn't, then punishing Rodgers doesn't really accomplish much from an actual football standpoint.

Agree, but we will have to look for the best deal. I don't know what kind of no trade clause there is or if there is even one. So then again it would come down to Rodgers retiring and The Pack still holding his contract rights. I feel strongly that Rodgers wants to play, but if it is with a team w/o a decent chance; then I could see him retiring or come back to The Pack hat in hand.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Rodgers will also get a say in where he goes. If the Packers take your somewhat petty, authoritarian route then all Rodgers has to say is, "I won't play for the Jets" and the trade will fall apart. I still think the Packers and he work it out but if it doesn't, then punishing Rodgers doesn't really accomplish much from an actual football standpoint.

It's really interesting how you have interpreted what Rodgers, a guy that has more money than probably the whole Packer FO combined, as well as most of the players, is doing to that same FO, his teammates and you, a Packer fan. Who is sticking it to who?

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[G0P4ckG0]

Agree, but we will have to look for the best deal. I don't know what kind of no trade clause there is or if there is even one. So then again it would come down to Rodgers retiring and The Pack still holding his contract rights. I feel strongly that Rodgers wants to play, but if it is with a team w/o a decent chance; then I could see him retiring or come back to The Pack hat in hand.

There is not a no-trade clause in Rodgers' contract

 

[rmontro]

I'm blaming Shailene.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I'm blaming Shailene.

Nahhh...she's pregnant with Gute's baby!