OFFICIAL AARON RODGERS THE LIVING LEGEND THREAD

[run pMc]

Rodgers cracked 500 TDs, only 5 QBs have done so, 2 of them played for GB (Favre is the other). Noticably, none of the others played for an NFCN team lol

Rex Ryan was a good DC, an iffy HC, and is basically a talking head. Who cares what he thinks.

I think whether Rodgers "retires" depends on who Woody hires and whether they inform him they no longer want him back. I have a hard time thinking some team like LV or NYG want him at QB when there are other cheaper options. Also, he'll get murdered behind some of those OL.

[Joemailman]

I believe he will be a Steeler.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets-Aaron Rodgers marriage appears to be ending after two disappointing seasons, as the future Hall of Fame quarterback is unlikely to remain with the team in 2025, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.

Rodgers, 41, flew to New Jersey last week to meet with new coach Aaron Glenn and new general manager Darren Mougey, a source confirmed to ESPN. Fox Sports reported Sunday that Rodgers was informed in that meeting that the team has decided to part ways with him.

A Jets spokesman declined to confirm the report.

Glenn has been in contact with Rodgers since he was hired, as part of an evolving discussion on the quarterback's future. Glenn was noncommittal on Rodgers at his introductory news conference on Jan. 27, saying he wanted to meet with him before choosing a direction at quarterback.

A formal announcement is likely in the coming days.

[Fritz]

I believe he will be a Steeler.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets-Aaron Rodgers marriage appears to be ending after two disappointing seasons, as the future Hall of Fame quarterback is unlikely to remain with the team in 2025, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.

Rodgers, 41, flew to New Jersey last week to meet with new coach Aaron Glenn and new general manager Darren Mougey, a source confirmed to ESPN. Fox Sports reported Sunday that Rodgers was informed in that meeting that the team has decided to part ways with him.

A Jets spokesman declined to confirm the report.

Glenn has been in contact with Rodgers since he was hired, as part of an evolving discussion on the quarterback's future. Glenn was noncommittal on Rodgers at his introductory news conference on Jan. 27, saying he wanted to meet with him before choosing a direction at quarterback.

A formal announcement is likely in the coming days.

So what makes you think he'll be a Steeler, Joe?

[Joemailman]

So what makes you think he'll be a Steeler, Joe?

They need a QB. They're not in a position to draft one. People have said Rodgers and Tomlin have a good relationship. They're good enough that Rodgers will think he can get them over the top.

[call_me_ishmael]

They need a QB. They're not in a position to draft one. People have said Rodgers and Tomlin have a good relationship. They're good enough that Rodgers will think he can get them over the top.

I really like that fit for Aaron. Hopefully he chills out and makes it less about himself. Good franchise, good coach, good owners. Not dissimilar to GB.

[pittstang5]

Oh I hope and pray he goes to the Steelers! That'll really piss off someone I know who is a huge Steeler fan. and I can just sit back an laugh

[CaptainKickass]

Sounds like the Jets didn't fully enjoy Aaron's weekly appearances on the internet and they called out McAfee specifically:

"When the Jets had conversations with him about a potential return, I was told that they set some boundaries," Russini said about the team's handling of Rodgers' future. "He’d have to attend all training camp practices, and he’d no longer be permitted to do his 'Pat McAfee Show' appearances.

From here

[Joemailman]

Guess Aaron Glenn not a fan of the Aaron Rodgers Experience.

[run pMc]

Betting sites have the Steelers as the favorite landing spot for Rodgers at +200.
FWIW, teams like LV (who have Joe Philbin on staff) and TEN are also considered in the running. Even MIN lol.

If I were the GM or HC I wouldn't want an aging loose cannon who is polarizing and skips practices as the "face of the franchise QB". I especially wouldn't want that in the NYC media market.

GB comes out of that trade looking ok. What they got in draft picks hasn't turned out, so not great there, but getting rid of the toxicity and bad contract isn't nothing.

[Joemailman]

Betting sites have the Steelers as the favorite landing spot for Rodgers at +200.
FWIW, teams like LV (who have Joe Philbin on staff) and TEN are also considered in the running. Even MIN lol.

If I were the GM or HC I wouldn't want an aging loose cannon who is polarizing and skips practices as the "face of the franchise QB". I especially wouldn't want that in the NYC media market.

GB comes out of that trade looking ok. What they got in draft picks hasn't turned out, so not great there, but getting rid of the toxicity and bad contract isn't nothing.

Actually, I think the return they got looks pretty good. Especially if LVN can turn it around. Monk could be a factor in the near future too.

With the 2024 NFL Draft now in the books, the Packers have now finally acquired every player they're going to get from the Rodgers trade. So how did things shake out for Green Bay? Let's check it out.

2023 first-round pick (13th overall): LB Lukas Van Ness. The Packers ended up using this pick on Van Ness, who saw action in all 17 games during his rookie season. Although he wasn't a starter, he did manage to rack up four sacks, which was the fifth-highest total on the team.

2023 second-round pick (42nd): TE Luke Musgrave. The tight end missed six games due to a lacerated kidney, but when he was on the field in 2023, he was a pretty solid weapon for the Packers. In his 11 games of action, he caught 34 passes for 352 yards and a touchdown. Those numbers translate to 52.5 catches for 544 yards over a 17-game season.

2023 sixth-round pick (207th): K Anders Carlson. The rookie kicker got off to a strong start in 2023 by hitting nine of his first 10 field goals, but he fell apart after that. Carlson missed at least one kick -- field goal or extra point -- in six of Green Bay's final seven games and he's now on thin ice heading into 2024. Due to his struggles, the Packers brought in some stiff competition for him this year in the form of Greg Joseph, which means Carlson could be out of a job after just one season.

2024 second-round pick (45th): Edgerrin Cooper. The Packers ended up trading back from 41st overall to 45th overall in a deal with the Saints that also gave Green Bay the 168th and 190th overall picks. With the 45th pick, they selected linebacker Edgerrin Cooper out of Texas A&M. We gave that pick a 'B+' in our annual draft grades.
Added pick (168th). OL Jacob Monk. CBSSports.com draft guru Chris Trapasso absolutely loved this pick for the Packers. Trapasso gave it an 'A-' and here's why: "Hyper-experienced, legitimately versatile blocker who probably plays center or guard at the next level. Athleticism and acceleration off the snap instantly stand out," Trapasso wrote. "Classic Packers pick. He'll be a useful depth option for a while."

Added pick (190th): S Evan Williams. OK, so this is where things get a little confusing. The Packers took the 190th overall pick and packaged it with the 126th overall pick (which wasn't part of the Rodgers trade) to make a trade for the 111th overall pick. The Packers then used that selection on safety Evan Wiliams out of Oregon. That pick earned a 'B-' in our draft day grades.
So there you have it, the trade is now complete. One year after getting rid of Rodgers, the Packers now have their full return from the trade in place. Overall, they ended up with six players and two of them have already become solid role players. If at least two of the three players taken in 2024 end up becoming key contributors, then the Packers will be able to look back and say they won the trade. Of course, they'll also be able to say that if Jordan Love ends up being a superstar and he took the first step toward making that happen in 2023.

[call_me_ishmael]

Will be interesting to see if he's washed. If he is truly physically done, then there's nothing he can do, but if he gets his mojo back physically I can see where he goes _off_ this year like Brady on the Bucs.

[Fritz]

They need a QB. They're not in a position to draft one. People have said Rodgers and Tomlin have a good relationship. They're good enough that Rodgers will think he can get them over the top.

You can see I'm not keeping up with the NFL much any more. I thought they had Rumple Stiltskin (Russell Wilson) and, what, Justin Fields or some other former first rounder who didn't work out?

So yes, go to Pittsburgh, Aaron.

[Joemailman]

You can see I'm not keeping up with the NFL much any more. I thought they had Rumple Stiltskin (Russell Wilson) and, what, Justin Fields or some other former first rounder who didn't work out?

So yes, go to Pittsburgh, Aaron.

They do still have Wilson, but a lot of people think he's on the way out.

[bobblehead]

Tomlin has a history of tolerating guys like Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell. Rodgers is a fricking boy scout by comparison.

[Fritz]

The end of Rodgers's career is getting sadder and sadder. Next thing you know he's trying out for the USFL.