Report: Rodgers wants new contract (Update: May not want to return in 2021)

[homer]

Adam Schefter is reporting that Aaron Rodgers is so disgruntled with the Packers that he doesn’t want to return to the team.

 

 

Could be a negotiating thing. Who knows.

[adambr2]

Adam Schefter is reporting that Aaron Rodgers is so disgruntled with the Packers that he doesn’t want to return to the team.

 

 

Could be a negotiating thing. Who knows.

 

I find it to be more likely that he genuinely doesn't want to come back. He hinted himself after the NFCCG that he might not be back.

 

They drafted his presumed replacement, denied his input several teams and generally didn't do a great job keeping him in the loop about much. This isn't a surprising development if true and certainly appears to be more than the media making something of nothing.

 

I think we're well past the point in Rodgers' career where he's making false overtures just for a new contract.

[PeaveyFury]

Reportss that the 49ers have inquired on Rodgers, as recently as yesterday.

[SeaBass]

LOL what a child. That said, I've always supported the player having a say in where he plays or doesn't play and I stand by that. But isn't the cap hit astronomical if they trade him this season? It makes no sense unless all he's trying to do is cause the Packers the most pain he possibly can which let's be honest feels right in line with his character.

 

I'm just curious what the Packers options are and how it would affect their cap this season? Clearly trading him next season is much more ideal. Is the cap hit lessened this season if he's traded after June 1st or something like that?

[PeaveyFury]

Reportss that the 49ers have inquired on Rodgers, as recently as yesterday.

 

#3 would be a nice starting point for return, no?

[homer]

I don't know what all has gone on behind the scenes but if this is still all about last year's draft he needs to get over it. They had the #1 offense and he won the damn MVP. Not to mention they re-signed his #1 OT, #1 WR, and #1 RB - they lost Linsley that's it.

 

Now if he complained about not drafting anyone on defense then that's another matter but I haven't heard that come up.

[Samurai Bucky]

I find it to be more likely that he genuinely doesn't want to come back. He hinted himself after the NFCCG that he might not be back.

 

They drafted his presumed replacement, denied his input several teams and generally didn't do a great job keeping him in the loop about much. This isn't a surprising development if true and certainly appears to be more than the media making something of nothing.

 

I think we're well past the point in Rodgers' career where he's making false overtures just for a new contract.

 

So what does he want? Is his frustration with the GM, the coach, or what? How many times was he in NFCCGs and the defense is the group that dropped the ball? Sure... drafting a WR in the first round would do what?

 

I will say that last year's draft was total crap for the Packers. If Rodgers didn't fall where he did in the draft, the Packers would not have drafted him when Favre was still in town. Not sure what Rodgers is looking for.

[homer]

This makes it seem more like a negotiating thing:

 

 

Rodgers is smart and understands leverage. Leaking this on draft day is about the only leverage the player has in this kind of situation.

[nodakfan17]

Rodgers’ dead money for 2021 is similar to his cap number (~$38mm) - meaning they’d get no cap relief this year by trading him. His dead money number drops significantly next year (<$20mm), making a trade much more feasible in 2022.

[PeaveyFury]

I don't know what all has gone on behind the scenes but if this is still all about last year's draft he needs to get over it. They had the #1 offense and he won the damn MVP. Not to mention they re-signed his #1 OT, #1 WR, and #1 RB - they lost Linsley that's it.

 

Yeah, it's kind of an odd off season for him to grumble like this. Last year? Sure. But, the Packers are strapped for cash and were never going to sign big WRs to massive deals. Yet, they still found a way to retain two of their key offensive weapons.

 

I'm sure he wants to win another SB, and so does everyone else. I just don't think that he's going to find a better situation/chance to do so elsewhere in the 2021 season.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

LOL what a child. That said, I've always supported the player having a say in where he plays or doesn't play and I stand by that. But isn't the cap hit astronomical if they trade him this season? It makes no sense unless all he's trying to do is cause the Packers the most pain he possibly can which let's be honest feels right in line with his character.

 

I'm just curious what the Packers options are and how it would affect their cap this season? Clearly trading him next season is much more ideal. Is the cap hit lessened this season if he's traded after June 1st or something like that?

 

I don't have an issue with either side. He wanted more say-so in things, they didn't do it. Lots of big names get say-so these days. Nothing wrong if he wants to have that, nothing wrong with the Packers saying no. Sometimes it's best for both parties to move on.

[homer]

I don't know what all has gone on behind the scenes but if this is still all about last year's draft he needs to get over it. They had the #1 offense and he won the damn MVP. Not to mention they re-signed his #1 OT, #1 WR, and #1 RB - they lost Linsley that's it.

 

Yeah, it's kind of an odd off season for him to grumble like this. Last year? Sure. But, the Packers are strapped for cash and were never going to sign big WRs to massive deals. Yet, they still found a way to retain two of their key offensive weapons.

 

I'm sure he wants to win another SB, and so does everyone else. I just don't think that he's going to find a better situation/chance to do so elsewhere in the 2021 season.

 

Maybe Jacksonville will trade the #1 pick for Rodgers

[MrTPlush]

Don't blame him. The last few years have been strange at best. I am not shocked he is disgruntled when they find him so irrelevant in major decisions around the team. He is a smart man and has a high football IQ, you would think they would want his input a bit more than they seem to do.

 

It just seems like neither side really is a fit for the other anymore.

[PeaveyFury]

Rodgers’ dead money for 2021 is similar to his cap number (~$38mm) - meaning they’d get no cap relief this year by trading him. His dead money number drops significantly next year (<$20mm), making a trade much more feasible in 2022.

 

They'd save about $5.6 million this year (trade is slightly different than cut in his case). But as noted, much, much less after 2021.

[patrickgpe]

I can't blame him. You have yet to commit to him financially past this season (cap hit dramatically decreases after this coming season), you drafted his replacement and you spent last years draft building for the future rather than getting him help for this past season even though he was coming off of an appearance in the NFC championship game.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

A little part of me wonders if this is possibly a leak by the Packers to justify trading off Jordan Love this weekend? Like they are saying Rodgers is pissed, so they are going to give him an extension and, look, trade away the guy they drafted has his heir. Kind of bizzaro Favre.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

I think this has more to do with the lack of a splash move, and less to do directly with Love. I think Rodgers could have co-existed with Love, but wanted to see a commitment to him. There were cap constraints there, but he probably wanted to see come creativity. The Packers appear to playing both sides of the fence, willing to run with Aaron for a couple seasons, but on their terms, and leaving the door open should the right offer come by and they decide to move forward with Love and a lot of money. Two parties looking out for themselves first.

[nodakfan17]

I don't know what all has gone on behind the scenes but if this is still all about last year's draft he needs to get over it. They had the #1 offense and he won the damn MVP. Not to mention they re-signed his #1 OT, #1 WR, and #1 RB - they lost Linsley that's it.

 

Now if he complained about not drafting anyone on defense then that's another matter but I haven't heard that come up.

Rodgers is well-positioned for a Super Bowl run this year. The Packers are 26-6 over the past 2 years and are returning 21/22 starters. I’m far from an optimist when it comes to the Packers because I’m just conditioned to believe something will eventually go wrong; however, if I’m being objective, this is largely a good situation for Rodgers.

[SeaBass]

LOL what a child. That said, I've always supported the player having a say in where he plays or doesn't play and I stand by that. But isn't the cap hit astronomical if they trade him this season? It makes no sense unless all he's trying to do is cause the Packers the most pain he possibly can which let's be honest feels right in line with his character.

 

I'm just curious what the Packers options are and how it would affect their cap this season? Clearly trading him next season is much more ideal. Is the cap hit lessened this season if he's traded after June 1st or something like that?

 

I don't have an issue with either side. He wanted more say-so in things, they didn't do it. Lots of big names get say-so these days. Nothing wrong if he wants to have that, nothing wrong with the Packers saying no. Sometimes it's best for both parties to move on.

But he does know that if they trade him right now that it is the definition of the worst time and that is very on purpose, no?

 

According to this if the Packers wait until after June they will actually save approx. $15 million this season and the dead cap for next season would only be $17 million, as opposed to the $38 million it would cost if they trade him before June.

 

So yeah, maybe this is just a negotiating tactic or maybe he's trying to force their hand so they adhere to his schedule instead of theirs. Which feels petty. That's all. I'm not against him moving on at all, I understand it. Clearly we don't know everything about this situation and how it's evolved since the end of last season, the Packers do have their share of blame as well and I'm not discounting that.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

If that's accurate, it won't work. The Packers won't eat $20 million to make Aaron happy to go play some place else. The Packers are nothing if not shrewd as a organization.

[homer]

Honestly, he could just sit out come training camp and get fined. If he thinks Love sucks he knows the Packers won't wait too long to do something.

[homer]

Man, and I was so looking forward to the draft tonight. This really makes me not even want to watch.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

It's an entertainment product to me. May as well go play for the Bears and make it as dramatic as possible. I think we kinda blew it already with last season anyway so I don't have a lot of faith in Rodgers winning a SB here anyway. Part of me is OK with ripping the bandaid off now, but it's still sad if he goes out like this.

[PeaveyFury]

If that's accurate, it won't work. The Packers won't eat $20 million to make Aaron happy to go play some place else. The Packers are nothing if not shrewd as a organization.

 

I mean, they may if the return is high enough tonight.

 

I do agree on the timing of this, though- helps the org save face if they flip Love tonight. Really does make me wonder if a Love trade and a Rodgers extension/restructure are imminent.

[PeaveyFury]

Would you do #3 + and their 2023/24 firsts?