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

[Fritz]

As I read in ACME, Rodgers said he was 90% sure he was going to retire, until he went into/came out of his darkness retreat and heard from players around the league that the Packers had been shopping him while he was in dark storage. Thus, the classic Rodgers chip has been manufactured. That is part of what apparently propelled him to want to play for the Jets instead of retiring.

So I would argue that the Packers played this as well as they could. Given that they apparently really did want to move on from Rodgers - and something did seem to change from the end of the year (Guter saying they'd given him that big contract not just so he'd play only one year for Green Bay) to Mark Murphy's clumsy "we want to help Aaron acheive his dreams" or whatever that was. Something changed. Whatever it was, Rodgers is making it sound like, had that not happened, he probaby would've retired - and of course the Packers would've gotten no compensation. But by helping Rodgers feel once-again unappreciated and unloved, they've gotten themselves in a position to get some compensation.

[Joemailman]

As I read in ACME, Rodgers said he was 90% sure he was going to retire, until he went into/came out of his darkness retreat and heard from players around the league that the Packers had been shopping him while he was in dark storage. Thus, the classic Rodgers chip has been manufactured. That is part of what apparently propelled him to want to play for the Jets instead of retiring.

So I would argue that the Packers played this as well as they could. Given that they apparently really did want to move on from Rodgers - and something did seem to change from the end of the year (Guter saying they'd given him that big contract not just so he'd play only one year for Green Bay) to Mark Murphy's clumsy "we want to help Aaron acheive his dreams" or whatever that was. Something changed. Whatever it was, Rodgers is making it sound like, had that not happened, he probaby would've retired - and of course the Packers would've gotten no compensation. But by helping Rodgers feel once-again unappreciated and unloved, they've gotten themselves in a position to get some compensation.

The idea that something changed during the darkness retreat is off though. Rodgers said on McAfee on Jan. 31 that he knew Packers were shopping him. This was well before the darkness retreat. Rodgers is either disremembering what the timing was, or embellishing a little. Probably won't matter. Packers won't get into a war of words over timing.

[texaspackerbacker]

You are new it seems. I've been battling this guy since 1998 on JSonline forum and through all the iterations of this forum which grew from that. He loves his Packers and firmly believes whatever he wants to happen wiil happen. He hasn't changed one iota. The fellow is consistent so a pass he gets.

And I firmly wish you, you fucking worthless Vikings piece of shit, would die miserably and rot in hell. I really don't see why an enemy bastard like you hasn't been kicked the fuck out of here a long time ago. One thing, though, that you got right - pay attention, CMI: "He hasn't changed one iota."

[MadtownPacker]

He hasn’t gotten kicked off here because unlike say you and justinharrell he doesn’t make shit difficult.

The next time you feel like asking why someone is allowed here just log off because if you do ask I will mirror it on you.

[Fosco33]

He said he came out of his retreat and wanted to see the landscape. To me - that means where were QBs moving, etc.

He also said he knew from all the unstated signs that his days were over (hence why he was 90/10).

Y’all read too much into shit. AR just wanted to be fired like a proper long term partner as a law firm. And not joshed around like some intern.

It’s good for everyone is he plays for the jets /

Go Pack!

[call_me_ishmael]

He said he came out of his retreat and wanted to see the landscape. To me - that means where were QBs moving, etc.

He also said he knew from all the unstated signs that his days were over (hence why he was 90/10).

Y’all read too much into shit. AR just wanted to be fired like a proper long term partner as a law firm. And not joshed around like some intern.

It’s good for everyone is he plays for the jets /

Go Pack!

I think yesterday was a public appeal to the Packers to stop yanking him around and just set him free, via cut or to execute the trade. That is, IMO, the minimum acceptable treatment of someone who has done terrific work for you deserves. Basic decency, if you will. The Colts did a master class of this when they moved on to Andy Luck. Why can't the Packers do the same?

[SudsMcBucky]

I think yesterday was a public appeal to the Packers to stop yanking him around and just set him free, via cut or to execute the trade. That is, IMO, the minimum acceptable treatment of someone who has done terrific work for you deserves. Basic decency, if you will. The Colts did a master class of this when they moved on to Andy Luck. Why can't the Packers do the same?

Meh, GB has already treated with WAY more than "basic decency" in the way they've compensated him throughout his entire career.

[Rastak]

And I firmly wish you, you fucking worthless Vikings piece of shit, would die miserably and rot in hell. I really don't see why an enemy bastard like you hasn't been kicked the fuck out of here a long time ago. One thing, though, that you got right - pay attention, CMI: "He hasn't changed one iota."

Perhaps we'll see each other there someday you moron. Have a great day!

[Fritz]

The idea that something changed during the darkness retreat is off though. Rodgers said on McAfee on Jan. 31 that he knew Packers were shopping him. This was well before the darkness retreat. Rodgers is either disremembering what the timing was, or embellishing a little. Probably won't matter. Packers won't get into a war of words over timing.

In the end, it won't matter, but it does stick in my craw a bit that Rodgers has to make it, in his mind (and the public's), seem as if he's once again gotten jerked around by somebody in the Packer organization.

[texaspackerbacker]

He hasn’t gotten kicked off here because unlike say you and justinharrell he doesn’t make shit difficult.

The next time you feel like asking why someone is allowed here just log off because if you do ask I will mirror it on you.

I'm certainly not complaining about suspensions or warnings or whatever. This place is a lot better in that way and every other way than any other forum around.

[texaspackerbacker]

In the end, it won't matter, but it does stick in my craw a bit that Rodgers has to make it, in his mind (and the public's), seem as if he's once again gotten jerked around by somebody in the Packer organization.

The whole shitstorm, of course, was grossly mishandled by God damned Gutekunst who never should have been so all world STUPID as to even remotely think of shopping Rodgers around. Just the same, Rodgers shouldn't have been so sensitive about it and express a wish to leave. Hence, the Packers are screwed (assuming the trade actually happens). Hopefully both Rodgers and the Jets severely regret the whole fiasco too. As I said, I'm now rooting for injury or whatever to Rodgers resulting in a bad season - assuming the trade actually happens). Unlike some damn fools in here, I also am hoping the trade negotiations get dragged out as long as possible (ideally until the Jets lose interest, as damn Gutekunst did say several days ago if the deal falls through, he'd welcome Rodgers back. I'm not getting my hope up too much, but as they say, it ain't over 'til it's over. I don't hear any fat lady singing, just a few shitheads crowing.

Bottom line, though, is probable doom for the foreseeable future.

[Spaulding]

So what happens if the Packers go 10 and 7 this next season under Love? Would that pacify you Tex that the divorce was actually a good thing given Rodgers in his last year with the Packers produced an 8 and 9 season?

[Fosco33]

Did someone shit in Texan’s Cheerios?

It’s just football. Love will be ok next year and maybe even good for a few years.

I bet we draft a QB mid round and a few TEs.

Life’s a circle

[George Cumby]

And I firmly wish you, you fucking worthless Vikings piece of shit, would die miserably and rot in hell. I really don't see why an enemy bastard like you hasn't been kicked the fuck out of here a long time ago. One thing, though, that you got right - pay attention, CMI: "He hasn't changed one iota."

I know we're all just Lions and Christians here for Madtown's entertainment, but how comments like this don't merit a ban is beyond me.

[call_me_ishmael]

Meh, GB has already treated with WAY more than "basic decency" in the way they've compensated him throughout his entire career.

That’s dumb. Had they not paid him market rate he would have gone elsewhere and got it. Can you imagine being kicked to the curb like this at work? That’s some succession level zaniness! I realize it’s not a normal job but I see no problem being decent and fair.