Rodgers Extended Through 2014

[Lurker64]

20 million guaranteed isn't all that much for a quality starting QB. Those are probably the hardest part of a team to replace. Seems like a pretty reasonable deal for all involved.

[Patler]

The Packers have made heavy use of bonuses tied to being on the game day active roster. This is not "guaranteed" money, but will be earned as long as he is not injured so as to be incapable of playing. I suspect he has a lot of money "virtually guaranteed" in that way, money that's not part of the $20 million guaranteed but almost certain to be earned.

If Rodgers continues along the performance lines he has so far, he won't get close to seeing the end of the contract. He will be "renewed and extended" a couple years early, just as now, just as Favre was and just as a lot of other top QB have been.

[Partial]

seems a bit high on the guaranteed cash. Otherwise, its about right I guess.

Players are way overpaid.

How so? Are you against capitalism?

No, I'm against all the inflation that has made 10 million of ten years ago 30 million of todays world.

[Brando19]

seems a bit high on the guaranteed cash. Otherwise, its about right I guess.

Players are way overpaid.

How so? Are you against capitalism?

They play games. They don't save lives or make a difference in the world. They're waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay overpaid.

[RashanGary]

These are things that a lot of teams are afraid to do until they absolutely have to and some other team is knocking. People call TT afraid, but I think he is one of the more gutsy GMs in the NFL. He wasn't afraid to go young when he took over the shitty roster even though many would point the finger at him and maybe the president would too, causing him to lose his job. He wasn't affraid to take a strong stand against Brett Favre even though he coiuld have lost his job over it. And now he's proving that he's not afraid to lock guys up early and build the team on forsight rather than overpaying in the UFA market where things seem more sure but come at a higher price that eventually takes away from the rest of the team. He has confidence in his forsight. It's a confidence that people think is crazy because they have no clue where he's going, but he is not afraid. That criticism has been completely off the mark IMO and this is more evidence against that.


The Packers seem to be in very good hands. It will be interesting to see if he can continue to strengthen the lines and put this team over the top.

[DonHutson]

They play games. They don't save lives or make a difference in the world. They're waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay overpaid.

True, but then the owners are selling all the tickets and merchandise, and they're raking in the TV revenue. Shouldn't the players get their share?

What do you think this is, the NCAA?

[MJZiggy]

They play games. They don't save lives or make a difference in the world. They're waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay overpaid.

True, but then the owners are selling all the tickets and merchandise, and they're raking in the TV revenue. Shouldn't the players get their share?

What do you think this is, the NCAA?

They should simply charge less for the tickets and merchandise....

[Brando19]

They play games. They don't save lives or make a difference in the world. They're waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay overpaid.

True, but then the owners are selling all the tickets and merchandise, and they're raking in the TV revenue. Shouldn't the players get their share?

What do you think this is, the NCAA?

They should simply charge less for the tickets and merchandise....

Athletes who charge money for autographs or pictures when you see them out should be suspended....

[Brando19]

From PFT:

More details are trickling out regarding the contract signed on Friday by Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

We’re told that he’ll make $28 million over the next three years, and that the new money on his contract is $63.5 million over five years.

That’s an average of $12.7 million per year, which puts him currently in the top five of all NFL players.

Not bad for a guy with seven starts and four wins in his career.

Still, the contract is light on guaranteed money. Most elite players are getting $30 million or more guaranteed.

That said, Rodgers will be very well paid — if he stays healthy and if he remains effective.

[GBRulz]

Athletes who charge money for autographs or pictures when you see them out should be suspended....

and people who aren't considerate enough to leave the athlete alone when they are out and about on their private time should be bitch slapped.

[Brando19]

Athletes who charge money for autographs or pictures when you see them out should be suspended....

and people who aren't considerate enough to leave the athlete alone when they are out and about on their private time should be bitch slapped.

Very true...BUT a fan who sees his favorite athlete (happened to my friend's son at a Charlotte Bobcat game) at the stadium before the game and they say they'll pose for a pic and an autograph for $20 should be suspended...and bitch slapped...and bitch slapped again.

[GBRulz]

From PFT:

More details are trickling out regarding the contract signed on Friday by Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

We’re told that he’ll make $28 million over the next three years, and that the new money on his contract is $63.5 million over five years.

That’s an average of $12.7 million per year, which puts him currently in the top five of all NFL players.

Not bad for a guy with seven starts and four wins in his career.

Still, the contract is light on guaranteed money. Most elite players are getting $30 million or more guaranteed.

That said, Rodgers will be very well paid — if he stays healthy and if he remains effective.

Hopefully a big chunk of that $28 million will be absorbed into this years cap. Would be curious to know that though.

[GrnBay007]

and people who aren't considerate enough to leave the athlete alone when they are out and about on their private time should be bitch slapped.

:P

[GBRulz]

Athletes who charge money for autographs or pictures when you see them out should be suspended....

and people who aren't considerate enough to leave the athlete alone when they are out and about on their private time should be bitch slapped.

Very true...BUT a fan who sees his favorite athlete (happened to my friend's son at a Charlotte Bobcat game) at the stadium before the game and they say they'll pose for a pic and an autograph for $20 should be suspended...and bitch slapped...and bitch slapped again.

I see what you're saying, Brando but a lot of players, especially your high end ones, only sign at private signings these days. There is mucho money involved in autographs and why is it fair that only the "fans" can make the profit from them? I think it's wrong that people have the mentality that "we pay your salary, you owe us an autograph" type of thing.

From what I see around GB, players either sign or they won't, based on what their mood is that day. I've never heard of them saying they will sign IF money is involved. However, $20 isn't a lot to ask if you really want a pic and autograph from your favorite player. It weeds the autograph money hounds out IMO. Also, I've heard of players donating autograph money to charity, too.

[GBRulz]

and people who aren't considerate enough to leave the athlete alone when they are out and about on their private time should be bitch slapped.

:P

LOL. I need about 20 copies of that, please