QB Aaron Rodgers, PIT (2 Viewers)

[BigJim®]

Get ready for him to tweet anything which leads to a week of talk about what it really means...when its really nothing.

Yeah, that doesn't sound like the Aaron Rodgers we've all come to know, but whatever, it's entertaining.

 

[Faust]

ESPN's Dianna Russini reports that Aaron Rodgers will be informing the Packers of his decision soon.

Russini reports that multiple teams have trade offers on the table for Rodgers, but those are on hold until and unless the Packers allow a trade. Green Bay had been scrambling to clear cap space--totaling $14 million over the last two days--as they work toward offering Rodgers a deal that would make him the NFL's highest-paid quarterback. It's possible that Rodgers is simply done playing for the Packers, however. The quarterback will be highly paid wherever he plays in 2022, so it is ultimately up to Rodgers to decide whether or not he wants to return to Green Bay. All Packers skill players would take a major hit if Rodgers is traded.

SOURCE: Dianna Russini on Twitter

Feb 24, 2022, 9:43 AM ET

 

[steelcityman]

That guy is a weirdo.  Good QB, POY, but wow, what a freak show.   Steelers better not waste picks and $$$ on him for 2-3 years.   Need to rebuild the trenches.   I am also not in the mood for his drama when he goes 9-8 next year.   He'll be doing high colonics off the Fort Pitt tunnel.   Pat McAfee show needs to drop him, or he needs to drop Pat, cause his over exposure is not good.   Green Bay can keep him and the 1 ring he got 12 years ago, over, my Steelers.   

 

[CletiusMaximus]

That guy is a weirdo.  Good QB, POY, but wow, what a freak show.   Steelers better not waste picks and $$$ on him for 2-3 years.   Need to rebuild the trenches.   I am also not in the mood for his drama when he goes 9-8 next year.   He'll be doing high colonics off the Fort Pitt tunnel.   Pat McAfee show needs to drop him, or he needs to drop Pat, cause his over exposure is not good.   Green Bay can keep him and the 1 ring he got 12 years ago, over, my Steelers.   

They're made for each other.  AR gets to dress up like a 20 year old college student and pontificate endlessly about his girlfriends and his spiritual colonics, and McAfee gets a $120m deal with Fanduel.

For me, there's just no reason to waste any time or energy on this now.  Its February. All will be known soon enough. I understand the media drama, but would think most Packer fans had learned this lesson by now.

 

[DallasDMac]

I'm sort of on board with the PTI guys on Rodgers. Which is, don't waste time telling me what he tweeted, what he said, what he posted. When something happens, tell me about that. Until then, just quit wasting my time with his blather.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

He apparently just came out of this strange Indian cleanse thing

More homeopathic woo-woo from Rodgers. 

 

[bostonfred]

AR12 Sounds like tb12 without the avocado ice cream

 

[DallasDMac]

AR12 Sounds like tb12 without the avocado ice cream

And without the rings.

 

[Faust]

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Packers are negotiating a "short-term deal" with Aaron Rodgers.

Rapoport added that Rodgers has not finalized his decision to return to Green Bay, but things are certainly headed in that direction. He also noted that the new deal would make him the highest-paid player in the league. The Packers are currently $31.9 million over the cap for 2022 and still have to find a way to bring Davante Adams back. There are plenty of restructuring opportunities on the table and extensions are also in play. Still, they will be forced to make some hard decisions with their roster if both players are to return. If that happens, they will be betting on the duo of Rodgers and Adams to carry them to a Super Bowl.

SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Mar 1, 2022, 1:28 PM ET

 

[Faust]

The Athletic's Matt Schneidman reports the "worst-kept secret" of the Combine is that Aaron Rodgers will remain with the Packers for 2022. 

"Though the back-to-back MVP has yet to officially declare his intentions, it seems inevitable that he’ll be in a Packers uniform next season and beyond, however long that ends up being," is Schneidman's takeaway from the week in Indy. This, of course, is no longer breaking news, but it's good to have further confirmation of which way the wind is blowing. If you are basing Dynasty league decisions off Rodgers ending up in Green Bay or somewhere else, it is time to begin recalculating. 

SOURCE: The Athletic 

Mar 3, 2022, 3:26 PM ET

 

[Faust]

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports contract talks between the Packers and Aaron Rodgers are "in a very good place."

Rapsheet also reports any new deal will almost certainly make Rodgers the highest-paid player in the league. It's expected to be on the shorter side, with some cap trickery/voidable years to spread out the money. Rodgers, of course, has yet to formally announce he is returning to Green Bay — or the NFL — but The Athletic's Matt Schneidman reported Wednesday that Rodgers' impending Packers return is the "worst-kept secret" of the Combine. At this point, it would take something truly dramatic to derail this partnership. 

SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter 

Mar 3, 2022, 4:06 PM ET

 

[Shawnky]

There’s going to be a great deal of whining here in Broncos country when he stays in GB. Many a fan have been convinced he’s going to be a Bronco next season. 

 

[Snoopy]

Rapoport is reporting that Rodgers is still "torn" on whether to return.

 

[Faust]

PFT’s Mike Florio reports Aaron Rodgers is deciding between the Packers, Broncos, Steelers, and Titans.

Retirement appears to be off the table, and Rodgers seems committed to continue his playing career after back-to-back MVPs. As Florio puts it, the Packers already have potential trades laid out with the other three AFC teams if Rodgers decides he doesn’t want to stay in Green Bay. A decision sounds like it should be on the horizon, and it certainly needs to be done before the start of the new league year on March 16. The Packers are still the favorite here, but Rodgers has the ball in his court.

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SOURCE: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports

Mar 5, 2022, 1:08 AM ET

 

[-OZ-]

For the price and cap hit there’s virtually no way Tennessee gets him. 
I’m don’t really want him for the price. 

 

[Ghost Rider]

There’s going to be a great deal of whining here in Broncos country when he stays in GB. Many a fan have been convinced he’s going to be a Bronco next season. 

A a Broncos fan, nah.  Would I take Rodgers?  Absolutely.  Do I think he will decide on Denver?  I do not.  As aggravated as he is with the Packers, his best chance to win a Super Bowl in the next year or two is staying with them, as they are in a division with the hapless Lions, a Bears team who may or may not have a good young QB, and a Vikings team that needs a lot of help.  Going to the Broncos means four games a year against Mahomes and Herbert, and going to the Steelers means four games a year against Burrow and Lamar Jackson.  While the best of the best want to beat the best and do not cower away from tough competition, the path of the most resistance is not one I see Aaron Rodgers choosing. 

 

[bro1ncos]

A a Broncos fan, nah.  Would I take Rodgers?  Absolutely.  Do I think he will decide on Denver?  I do not.  As aggravated as he is with the Packers, his best chance to win a Super Bowl in the next year or two is staying with them, as they are in a division with the hapless Lions, a Bears team who may or may not have a good young QB, and a Vikings team that needs a lot of help.  Going to the Broncos means four games a year against Mahomes and Herbert, and going to the Steelers means four games a year against Burrow and Lamar Jackson.  While the best of the best want to beat the best and do not cower away from tough competition, the path of the most resistance is not one I see Aaron Rodgers choosing. 

This sums it up for this Bronco fan. Going anywhere in the AFC seems a lot harder than trying to get the Pack back to the big game. 

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

I can't be alone in thinking GB is far and away the best spot for him to win anything. Division is terrible and there's a more overall talent on GB IMO than elsewhere.

Some of the blame with GB has to lie with Rodgers being too conservative in big games. Bigger market and he'd be being called out a lot more on it IMO.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I can't be alone in thinking GB is far and away the best spot for him to win anything. Division is terrible and there's a more overall talent on GB IMO than elsewhere.

I think there are about a half dozen places where Rodgers would make that team as good as he makes the Packers. I don't think they're particularly talented.

 

[DallasDMac]

I think there are about a half dozen places where Rodgers would make that team as good as he makes the Packers. I don't think they're particularly talented.

True. But to his point, Rodgers can stay there and win in a bad division and say "look at me, I'm the best QB in the division and won it again!" If he goes to the AFC, he has to compete against a much better level of talent. His ego likely couldn't stand the hit.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

True. But to his point, Rodgers can stay there and win in a bad division and say "look at me, I'm the best QB in the division and won it again!" If he goes to the AFC, he has to compete against a much better level of talent. His ego likely couldn't stand the hit.

I get the point, sure.

IMO whatever team he went to in the NFC south - and they could all use him - would win the division. Washington would be NFC East champs. Indy would certainly win the AFC south.

Anyway, he has options where he could win.

 

[The Kerminator]

Ahh...reading more into Bahktiari and assuming he meant it about AR and not the reaction to AR's post?  Bahktiari is one of Rodgers guys...who probably understood he was just doing his usual love you type post to his buddies.  

I understand he likes attention too...I just think its not always about that...and that right now local media is about little more than making everything into some cryptic deeper meaning than it may be.  They have been speculating back and forth daily since the end of the season.  They can't get enough of it.  Now after Gutey talked yesterday...people who thought a picture of Davante and Cobb without Rodgers meant he was gone...are now like, no, I am convinced he is coming back because Gutey would not be talking about trading isn't really what they are looking at if he didn't know.  Its nuts.

Its not all Rodgers is my point...some people want to read things into everything he does and says when often...its just a post without that deeper meaning.

It's a bit naive to think that Rodgers didn't know what he was doing or what the reaction would be when he posted a picture of Davante and Cobb without him in the middle. he's a smart cookie (and an odd fellow). He knew that that picture would get tongues a waggin'. He's an attention whore.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

It's a bit naive to think that Rodgers didn't know what he was doing or what the reaction would be when he posted a picture of Davante and Cobb without him in the middle. he's a smart cookie (and an odd fellow). He knew that that picture would get tongues a waggin'. He's an attention whore.

Yup

 

[DallasDMac]

I get the point, sure.

IMO whatever team he went to in the NFC south - and they could all use him - would win the division. Washington would be NFC East champs. Indy would certainly win the AFC south.

Anyway, he has options where he could win.

Won't argue with anything you said. I likely misunderstood the point you were making. I do that a lot.

 

[BigJim®]

Probably just a coincidence that the new reports coincided with the combine.

 

[Unwrittenlaw]

Probably just a coincidence that the new reports coincided with the combine.

Of course it is. They already have Jordan Love and aren't drafting another QB unless it's a 3rd string late rder.

What are they going to do with Jordan Love? They spent a 1st rd pick on him. What's going to happen after his rookie contract if he doesn't get any starts in?

 

[BigJim®]

Of course it is. They already have Jordan Love and aren't drafting another QB unless it's a 3rd string late rder.

What are they going to do with Jordan Love? They spent a 1st rd pick on him. What's going to happen after his rookie contract if he doesn't get any starts in?

I think you missed the point. It’s not about drafting a rookie… it’s about his insatiable quest to be a story during some other NFL ongoing (see last NFL draft).

 

[-OZ-]

True. But to his point, Rodgers can stay there and win in a bad division and say "look at me, I'm the best QB in the division and won it again!" If he goes to the AFC, he has to compete against a much better level of talent. His ego likely couldn't stand the hit.

He’s probably the best QB in ANY division over than the AFC west and east (no offense to Burrow but he’d be better in Pitt) and would make most teams an instant contender for the division. 

 

[The Duff Man]

Just praying he stays out of the AFC 

 

[babydemon90]

A a Broncos fan, nah.  Would I take Rodgers?  Absolutely.  Do I think he will decide on Denver?  I do not.  As aggravated as he is with the Packers, his best chance to win a Super Bowl in the next year or two is staying with them, as they are in a division with the hapless Lions, a Bears team who may or may not have a good young QB, and a Vikings team that needs a lot of help.  Going to the Broncos means four games a year against Mahomes and Herbert, and going to the Steelers means four games a year against Burrow and Lamar Jackson.  While the best of the best want to beat the best and do not cower away from tough competition, the path of the most resistance is not one I see Aaron Rodgers choosing. 

Of course, Rodgers best chance at winning a Super Bowl is also if he takes a below market deal to stay, and lets the team aggressively use its cap to put lots of pieces around him. Nothing wrong with him wanting a top of the line, highest paid QB deal. But just accept in a salary cap league that means you are hurting your teams chances of winning.

 

[habsfan]

Of course, Rodgers best chance at winning a Super Bowl is also if he takes a below market deal to stay, and lets the team aggressively use its cap to put lots of pieces around him. Nothing wrong with him wanting a top of the line, highest paid QB deal. But just accept in a salary cap league that means you are hurting your teams chances of winning.

Going "all in" on a particular season is a fairly un-Packers thing to do though isn't it?

 

[babydemon90]

Going "all in" on a particular season is a fairly un-Packers thing to do though isn't it?

Perhaps. If you have 1-2 years left of a window with Rodgers, its not a bad move to make though, as long as you dont get angry at your GM when the downswing happens.  But my point is just that if 'all-in' just means 'pay Rodgers even more money', I would not expect a huge bump in your Super Bowl chances.

 

[Faust]

9News Denver's Mike Klis reports Aaron Rodgers will make a decision on whether he'll return to the Packers before Tuesday's franchise tag deadline.

This is what many expected since the Packers aren't the only team waiting on Rodgers. The Broncos, Steelers and Tennessee have trades lined up, with Denver the likeliest destination if Rodgers leaves. Rodgers' decision will determine whether the Packers tag Davante Adams, along with other roster moves. The Packers are expected to ask for at least two first-round picks and a high second-rounder in a trade for Rodgers, who is reportedly "torn" on where he wants to play this season.

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SOURCE: 9News Denver

Mar 6, 2022, 12:40 PM ET

 

[The Kerminator]

Probably just a coincidence that the new reports coincided with the combine.

And I expect more drama of some sort come draft day, regardless of he announces a decision on Tuesday. It's always something.

 

[-OZ-]

And I expect more drama of some sort come draft day, regardless of he announces a decision on Tuesday. It's always something.

Watch him get traded to Tennessee and then get upset when they don’t draft a top receiver. Despite having no picks in the first three rounds

 

[habsfan]

On further reflection, it takes balls for Brady and Stafford to leave for "all in" scenarios. Does Rodgers have them or will he just stand pat and blame the Packers for not doing enough?

 

[Faust]

An NFL personnel director said Aaron Rodgers has the Packers "right where he wants them" ahead of his announcement on his future with the team. 

Rodgers, 38, is expected this week to decide on whether to return to Green Bay, retire, or force a trade to another team. The Athletic's Mike Sando said "Rodgers knows Green Bay is the best spot for him, but he also knows that by delaying a decision on his future, there is added pressure on the Packers to make the moves Rodgers wants made. There is little incentive for Rodgers to relinquish this power prematurely." The Broncos, who have had interest in Rodgers since he complained publicly about the Packers drafting Jordan Love in 2020, could easily absorb Rodgers' cap hit in 2022 if he chooses to flee to Denver. Rodgers' decision could alter the fantasy football landscape, crushing the fantasy value of Packers players and boosting the prospects of players in whichever offense he chooses. 

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SOURCE: The Athletic 

Mar 7, 2022, 9:12 AM ET

 

[Grahamburn]

Going "all in" on a particular season is a fairly un-Packers thing to do though isn't it?

The last two winners have been all-in teams. If I’m Rodgers and I’m staying that’s exactly what I’d ask for. Trade Love. Spend it all. Give me 3 more years. 

 

[bro1ncos]

NFL spot light is off Rodgers briefly thanks to Calvin.

Announcement timeline pushed up.

 

[The Kerminator]

The last two winners have been all-in teams. If I’m Rodgers and I’m staying that’s exactly what I’d ask for. Trade Love. Spend it all. Give me 3 more years. 

There were reports a couple of weeks ago that the Packers were willing to go "all-in".

But their definition of "all-in" may be different

 

[Godsbrother]

The talk of the Steelers trading for Aaron Rodgers seems absurd to me but there are also rumors they are interested in Tampa Bay UFA Center Ryan Jensen.

Just for the sake of argument let's say the Steelers get both of these guys.   Would that make the Steelers contenders in the AFC North?

 

[-OZ-]

NFL spot light is off Rodgers briefly thanks to Calvin.

Announcement timeline pushed up.

A-Ron won’t stand for that!

 

[steelcityman]

The talk of the Steelers trading for Aaron Rodgers seems absurd to me but there are also rumors they are interested in Tampa Bay UFA Center Ryan Jensen.

Just for the sake of argument let's say the Steelers get both of these guys.   Would that make the Steelers contenders in the AFC North?

If Tuitt comes back, and they hit home runs on their draft picks in rds 2-4, then maybe.   Would need to find a cheap CB, get better play from WR(assume they will with Rodgers), find an OT somewhere(they dont have one now), and Devin Bush would need to show up in 2022.  Would he demand control of the draft picks?

 

[brewer]

If Tuitt comes back, and they hit home runs on their draft picks in rds 2-4, then maybe.   Would need to find a cheap CB, get better play from WR(assume they will with Rodgers), find an OT somewhere(they dont have one now), and Devin Bush would need to show up in 2022.  Would he demand control of the draft picks?

Agree with all of this plus a few others.  Probably need another MLB as well, definitely need to address DL even if Tuitt is back and at a level as he was before(both of which I am skeptical) and definitely need a Safety in addition to a corner unless Edmunds is coming back at a discount.

Oh, by the way, all of that free agent money we hear about goes away the second Rogers shows up, so it will all have to be done on the cheap.

Seems highly unlikely to me that the Steelers would do this and even more unlikely that Rogers would sign off on it.

 

[Tau837]

The talk of the Steelers trading for Aaron Rodgers seems absurd to me but there are also rumors they are interested in Tampa Bay UFA Center Ryan Jensen.

Just for the sake of argument let's say the Steelers get both of these guys.   Would that make the Steelers contenders in the AFC North?

If Tuitt comes back, and they hit home runs on their draft picks in rds 2-4, then maybe.   Would need to find a cheap CB, get better play from WR(assume they will with Rodgers), find an OT somewhere(they dont have one now), and Devin Bush would need to show up in 2022.  Would he demand control of the draft picks?

I don't see how they could hit home runs on draft picks in rounds 2-4, since they would almost certainly have to give up at least the second round pick in the Rodgers trade.

On top of that, I expect Rodgers wants Adams to join him wherever he goes (assuming the Packers don't tag him if they are going to move Rodgers... or tag and trade him). If true, there has to be room for his cap hit, too.

 

[steelcityman]

Agree with all of this plus a few others.  Probably need another MLB as well, definitely need to address DL even if Tuitt is back and at a level as he was before(both of which I am skeptical) and definitely need a Safety in addition to a corner unless Edmunds is coming back at a discount.

Oh, by the way, all of that free agent money we hear about goes away the second Rogers shows up, so it will all have to be done on the cheap.

Seems highly unlikely to me that the Steelers would do this and even more unlikely that Rogers would sign off on it.

Yup, too many other question marks/voids to fill.   No real reason for the Steelers to even consider Rodgers trade.

 

[Shawnky]

Wow…….4 year deal?

 

[travdogg]

Wow…….4 year deal?

200 million for 4 years. Damn. Highest paid player ever. 

On one hand, I get it, its a back to back MVP, and you instantly become a rebuilding team if he leaves, on the other hand, almost 25% of your cap space for 1 guy seems like a recipe for disaster if Rodgers is even a top-5 QB going forward. He needs to be the MVP to be worth it. 

 

[Anarchy99]

$153 million guaranteed (how that shakes out, who knows at this point).

 

[BladeRunner]

I knew he would stay.