Who Will Aaron Rodgers Play For In 2023 (Or Will He Play)?

[run pMc]

Isn't the fact that if they don't trade now, they will not have options in the future part of why the contract promotes a trade?

I think the cap hit now vs. later makes it that way, yes.

If I were Gute I'd listen to offers to trade Rodgers. It's likely the Jets or Raiders.
I'm skeptical Rodgers would go along with a trade to the Colts. Jordan Love to the Colts is an interesting idea, however.

[King Friday]

I would think Rodgers is more likely to want to play in Vegas than in New York. He’s not a fan of the cold weather anymore. I believe the Packers are ready to move on after he showed little ability to be a true game changer in 2022.

Right now, I’m still thinking this is closer to a 50-50 deal. Part of Rodgers wants to retire as a Packer, but part of him also wants to get away at this point. To me, the darkness will ultimately tell him to go to the Black Hole.

[bobblehead]

I will say this much. The contract promotes a trade OR a rework. I think Rodgers agreed to it this way because if he wants to stay he can still rework the deal to make it friendly all around.

I also think he is having doubts about being traded as would be natural for anyone who spent his entire career in one organization. Change is scary, but Rodgers is also a sharp guy and I think he realizes the organization needs to move on. The time he is taking right now is simply him coming to terms with that idea.

[beveaux1]

I will say this much. The contract promotes a trade OR a rework. I think Rodgers agreed to it this way because if he wants to stay he can still rework the deal to make it friendly all around.

I also think he is having doubts about being traded as would be natural for anyone who spent his entire career in one organization. Change is scary, but Rodgers is also a sharp guy and I think he realizes the organization needs to move on. The time he is taking right now is simply him coming to terms with that idea.

Very plausible explanation. There are other explanations, but I hadn’t thought about this one.

[bobblehead]

Very plausible explanation. There are other explanations, but I hadn’t thought about this one.

There are several other possibilities. Just reading his body language and his comments I think we are going to trade him and he will agree to it. The reason I said LV as the most likely is simply because its on his list from a couple years ago. I don't think he really wants to play in NY, but in the end I think he could wrap his head around it.

[jklowan]

There are several other possibilities. Just reading his body language and his comments I think we are going to trade him and he will agree to it. The reason I said LV as the most likely is simply because its on his list from a couple years ago. I don't think he really wants to play in NY, but in the end I think he could wrap his head around it.

I have my doubts about Vegas as Rogers said he has concerns about the defense there and both The Jets and the Colts have good defenses and Rogers would be a big upgrade over what they have at QB. Titans could also work but I'm not sure of the interest on their part, but the defense would be decent and they are well coached. I also would not be surprised to see Bak go in a trade as well, maybe to sweeten the landing spot give AR a familiar face in the locker room and would give GB a nice amount of cap relief.

[Bretsky]

Doesn't Vegas have the 7th pick and a strong willed HC/OC ?

If they are smart, they'll draft a QB in round one and pass on Karen

[call_me_ishmael]

Doesn't Vegas have the 7th pick and a strong willed HC/OC ?

If they are smart, they'll draft a QB in round one and pass on Karen

Who though? Man I’m not feeling any of these dudes this year. I would hold off for a QB next year. Enough of these 5’10” bitches at QB

[call_me_ishmael]

Would you trade the assets you get for Rodgers + Love for Lamar? I probably wouldn’t but boy that’s be interesting

[jklowan]

Would you trade the assets you get for Rodgers + Love for Lamar? I probably wouldn’t but boy that’s be interesting

I read yesterday That Rogers has let the Packers know he prefers the Raiders, who knows though it could just be the media pukes As long as we get a 1st next year min I'm good where ever he ends up. I want to see Love play before making another move, besides Love cost a 1st and a 2nd, no way we get even close to that back.

[run pMc]

I read yesterday That Rogers has let the Packers know he prefers the Raiders, who knows though it could just be the media pukes As long as we get a 1st next year min I'm good where ever he ends up. I want to see Love play before making another move, besides Love cost a 1st and a 2nd, no way we get even close to that back.

source?
I wouldn't believe anything until he emerges from his darkness lol

FWIW, Love cost a 1st and a 4th, and is likely why they took DeGuara in R3 instead of on Day 3.

[jklowan]

can't remember the source, but I though it was his agent that let the brass know

[Bretsky]

Himself.

I normally like taking a stand but I submitted the pssy vote and just said GB

But FRITZ, GETS THE AWARD FOR BEST ANSWER

[run pMc]

can't remember the source, but I though it was his agent that let the brass know

Gotcha.
So I see APC posted an article that the Jets are officially interested, according to Fowler at ESPN.

https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2023/2/12/23596820/report-new-york-jets-inquired-aaron-rodgers-trade-green-bay-packers-trade-rumors

What else we know:
Folwer's report comes after Rappaport previously reported that multiple teams have already inquired.
Rappaport and Pelissero have also reported that the Packers are willing to trade Rodgers if he requests a change of scenery.
Gute has said at least twice that the team wanted Rodgers to be on the squad next season.
Rodgers has said he wouldn't want to come back to GB if they are rebuilding, although what "rebuilding" means is not clear. (It's Rodgers and his wordsmithing after all.) It is likely tied to keeping certain players and coaches around.
Rodgers has also said that players who would potentially influence his retirement decision would be Randall Cobb, Allen Lazard, Marcedes Lewis, Robert Tonyan and David Bakhtiari.

Yes, there is a lot of "conjecture" at the moment, but where there's smoke there's fire.
The next few weeks will be interesting; Rodgers has said he will make a decision before Mar 15, I expect a lot more rumors and conjecture until something actually does happen.

FWIW, I don't think he's retiring. I just don't know if he's playing for GB. He probably doesn't either, not yet anyway.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Gotcha.
So I see APC posted an article that the Jets are officially interested, according to Fowler at ESPN.

https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2023/2/12/23596820/report-new-york-jets-inquired-aaron-rodgers-trade-green-bay-packers-trade-rumors

What else we know:
Folwer's report comes after Rappaport previously reported that multiple teams have already inquired.
Rappaport and Pelissero have also reported that the Packers are willing to trade Rodgers if he requests a change of scenery.
Gute has said at least twice that the team wanted Rodgers to be on the squad next season.
Rodgers has said he wouldn't want to come back to GB if they are rebuilding, although what "rebuilding" means is not clear. (It's Rodgers and his wordsmithing after all.) It is likely tied to keeping certain players and coaches around.
Rodgers has also said that players who would potentially influence his retirement decision would be Randall Cobb, Allen Lazard, Marcedes Lewis, Robert Tonyan and David Bakhtiari.

Yes, there is a lot of "conjecture" at the moment, but where there's smoke there's fire.
The next few weeks will be interesting; Rodgers has said he will make a decision before Mar 15, I expect a lot more rumors and conjecture until something actually does happen.

FWIW, I don't think he's retiring. I just don't know if he's playing for GB. He probably doesn't either, not yet anyway.

“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”
— Brené Brown