AR wants out?!

[Joemailman]

"Dogs and cats living together!"

[Rastak]

There were reports at the time that the Packers offered Jordy a very low contract. Maybe it was too low, given Jordy's stature, but the narrative here that the Packers didn't even consider keeping him seems questionable.

https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/p...to-james-jones

Not sure if they were true but the low ball reporting was there. Seems Rodgers is still pissed about it. He's always pissed so it makes a certain amount of sense.

[Spaulding]

Out of curiosity Rastak, what's the opinion of non Packer's view of the Rodger's position? I know both sides could likely have done things better but the Bears and Vikings fans I know (or at least the ones I've recently spoken to) all seem to love the drama surrounding the Packers. They also think Rodgers is a whiner on the field and thus although respect his obviously great talent, think he deserves all of this.

[Rastak]

Out of curiosity Rastak, what's the opinion of non Packer's view of the Rodger's position? I know both sides could likely have done things better but the Bears and Vikings fans I know (or at least the ones I've recently spoken to) all seem to love the drama surrounding the Packers. They also think Rodgers is a whiner on the field and thus although respect his obviously great talent, think he deserves all of this.

Good question, I will try to be 100% honest. First, I'm pretty surprised by it all. I mostly disliked Rodgers because he's my favorite team's rival. Second because he's REALLY good at what he does. Third because he seemed like a super arrogant ass. I've slightly come around to realize he's a real smart and real odd dude. His acting and such has gotten better and better in the last years and he also played great. Just like you, I don't know why he is so pissed at Green Bay for sure but I do hope he never plays there again for homer reasons. To really answer your question, a player can sour on any team and that's fair. I can't comment on what he really wants because "it's a mystery". If he wants to decide who is on or off the team, I'd have to side with the Packers. It is a team game at the end of the day.

[Bretsky]

There were reports at the time that the Packers offered Jordy a very low contract. Maybe it was too low, given Jordy's stature, but the narrative here that the Packers didn't even consider keeping him seems questionable.

https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/p...to-james-jones

I saw reports of 2.5MIL/year as well as the Vet Mimimum; you can be the judge of if they offered him a remotely fair to stay or if they were half assed attempts to keep somebody they really didn't around anymore.

Nobody thinks he wanted to leave that I know of

[wthigoot]

https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2021/6/16/22537524/jay-glazer-aaron-rodgers-still-wants-out

Non-update update to keep the story going. I think if Rodgers really wants out it is already clear to everyone and there probably isn't any resolving it. As Rastak said, things go sour and we can't really know why. My guess is that it is broken, and it is a matter now of when to make the trade to get the maximum return. Hope that is wrong - I think the plan was for Love to become a solid backup in years 2-3-4 and then to make a decision after the 2023-24 season to trade either Love or Rodgers. That is still what I would like to see.

I would look for a John Hadl type trade for Rodgers if it comes to that - 2 1s, 2 2s, and a 3; players could be substituted for draft picks (but 2 1sts required). Should be able to get that as there would be at least 3-4 teams willing to consider that in trade.

[texaspackerbacker]

So you have a former Packer player saying one thing, and this God damned media shithead saying something directly contradictory. Who are you gonna believe? As for me and mine, there's no doubt.

[George Cumby]

As for me and mine, there's no doubt.

You are SO close.

[Joemailman]

James Jones works for NFL Network. What to believe when a former Packer player is now a God damned media shithead? Life is so confusing.

[sharpe1027]

You underestimate Bretsky. He's referring to the conspiracy theory that Ted Thompson had syphilis and was thus suffering from disease-related dementia his last few years.

It's a theory, but you need a group of actors to have a conspiracy.

[Spaulding]

Good question, I will try to be 100% honest. First, I'm pretty surprised by it all. I mostly disliked Rodgers because he's my favorite team's rival. Second because he's REALLY good at what he does. Third because he seemed like a super arrogant ass. I've slightly come around to realize he's a real smart and real odd dude. His acting and such has gotten better and better in the last years and he also played great. Just like you, I don't know why he is so pissed at Green Bay for sure but I do hope he never plays there again for homer reasons. To really answer your question, a player can sour on any team and that's fair. I can't comment on what he really wants because "it's a mystery". If he wants to decide who is on or off the team, I'd have to side with the Packers. It is a team game at the end of the day.

Thanks, appreciate the honest and thoughtful opinion. I guess like he said after the Tampa loss, it's a beautiful mystery. Although I instead might coin it a "drama filled mystery" myself.

[King Friday]

Yup, and we let Jared cook walk who ended up being better then graham that next year anyways

Jordy bled green and gold, and the fans loved him back, not even thinking about keeping him when he was begging to stay was just horrible

Fans would've held on to Favre, which would've been a mistake. Just because a guy has played for 10 years in Green Bay doesn't mean he should be given a free pass to stay on the roster until he's a complete waste. Granted, Jordy had a little gas left in the tank, but not much. His game was predicated on speed, and he was getting close to losing a step. It is always better to get rid of a guy a year too early then a year too late. The Packers of the 70s were great at holding on to guys way too long, and that is what put the franchise into a tailspin. That is precisely why you put a guy like Gute in charge of the final decision, who doesn't give a rats ass about how a player feels. You ultimately can't...if you want to stay on top. The mistake Green Bay has made is that they also need someone in the decision making process who does have that connection to feeling and can push back when appropriate. For most teams, I think the owner is that guy. When Tom Brady was pissed off with having Jimmy G around, he got Kraft involved. Without that option available, the Packers seem very callous. I believe that is the primary thing Rodgers is upset about. I can see his point...it would benefit Green Bay to have a strong player advocate in the decision making process. It won't change every decision, but it might impact some...such as Jordy's. You need a balance, and I'm not sure Green Bay has that.

[Joemailman]

Because inquiring minds want to know:

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#Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has renewed his membership to Green Bay Country Club for the remainder of the year according to our sources. #NFL

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Because inquiring minds want to know:

But the real question is, is his house for sale or not?

[Joemailman]

But the real question is, is his house for sale or not?

I don't know, but for just 6.9 million, you can be his neighbor.