Cory's Corner: Respect The Process
Just sit back and be patient with the decision.

It seems like there is no escaping it.
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur were hit with a tidal wave of Aaron Rodgers questions at the NFL Scouting Combine this week in Indianapolis.
“You always want to be respectful because I know it’s a lot to take on,” said LaFleur. “He’s got a lot to think about. Certainly, I’m making sure that I consistently communicate with him. But also want to be respectful of his time and the process that he has to go through.”
Do you see what I see? R-E-S-P-E-C-T. LaFleur didn’t just say it once, he mentioned it twice. I think that’s awesome. Obviously, LaFleur wants his back-to-back MVP to return, but Green Bay’s head coach that is heading into his fourth season also knows how important it is to give the future first ballot Hall of Famer his space.
The Packers, as we all know, are in a precarious position. They are waiting on a decision before they can make a determination on Davate Adams, De’Vondre Campbell and others.
So this waiting game isn’t just testing the Packers’ patience, it is testing their words. They know that if they make any kind of a misstep, it could mean that No. 12 will opt to not come back through retirement or a forced trade.
Rodgers remained the topic du jour at a place and time that is reserved for NFL prospects. Obviously, this whole process hasn’t been easy on anyone and it would be simple for the Packers to show frustration at a time like this, but I think it also shows that there has been real growth between both sides from last year to this year.
“I do think, specifically with Aaron, he’s got a very tough process that he goes through to get himself ready to play every season,” said Gutekunst. “It’s a big commitment, and he’s done that for a long time, and it certainly shows in the results. I think he feels he needs to do that to be ready to play at the level he plays at. So I know that weighs on him, but I think he’s going through that now.”
So both LaFleur and Gutekunst are taking the right approach here. The only way to combat this is with a tall glass of understanding. The ball has been in Rodgers’ court because the Packers have said over and over that they would prefer to have their four-time All-Pro back.
The roster cannot be assembled until Rodgers makes a decision, so there’s no use complaining about it. The number that continues to be floated around is near $50 million. If that’s the case, then Russ Ball, the Packers Director of Football Operations, has a big task ahead of him in order to put together a championship football team.
But in the meantime, the Packers are going to give Rodgers his space, respect his time and let him come up with a decision.
Even if the Packers were to bang their fists on the table, it wouldn’t make Rodgers decide any quicker.
Rodgers has until Tuesday. Go for a long walk or finish up that novel you’ve been reading. It’s going to be awhile.
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Cory Jennerjohn is a graduate from UW-Oshkosh and has been in sports media for over 15 years. He was a co-host on "Clubhouse Live" and has also done various radio and TV work as well. He has written for newspapers, magazines and websites. He currently is a columnist for CHTV and also does various podcasts. He recently earned his Masters degree from the University of Iowa. He can be found on Twitter: @Coryjennerjohn
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Comments (75)
Cubbygold
March 05, 2022 at 06:21 am
Him taking his sweet time with this decision so GB management is handcuffed all off-season, and then retiring, would just be icing on the cake.
People are forced to make way more important life decisions than this every day, and most of them don't have the luxury of daily enemas to clear their minds in the process.
GTFO of town. Don't cut your hair, it looks great.
Barnacle
March 05, 2022 at 06:54 am
Rodgers is a selfish jerk. I hope we trade him. And I wish our negotiators would quit kissing his ***.
There is a reason our cap situation is so awful. I suggest that our management is not good at negotiations.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
March 05, 2022 at 10:14 am
B,
There is so much involved here. The Packer brass may not really even want Rodgers back but have to toe the corporate & PR line to appease the fans, and to maximize trade value....or at least that is my hope!
HDbikerguy
March 07, 2022 at 08:24 am
Yea, our FO/management is HORRIBLE....how can we stand for a FO that can ONLY get us the best records in the NFL for the last three years.....go root for the Jets.....
murf7777
March 05, 2022 at 08:27 am
Here’s Charles Barkley’s take on Rodgers….”I think he’s the pretty girl that you have to tell she is pretty every day”…..LOL
NickPerry
March 05, 2022 at 10:52 am
Hi murf7777...Hre REALLY said that? That's HILARIOUS!!!
Thumbs up to you AND Charles Barkley!!
croatpackfan
March 05, 2022 at 06:40 am
Well Cory, that issue concerning R-E-S-P-E-C-T shows something else. Now, after several public kneeling from MLF I'm completely on Coldworld thoughts. MLF is true problem. He is nice guy, but he is not HC. He depends on one player who took his job from him and become true Packer HC in shadow.
Second, MLF statements shows me that he has no respect for himself. After Diva called all Packers FO almost literary "piece of shits" together with MLF, what MLF did? He bend over and said "take me, I'm yours"...
I can imagine how fast I would be banned from this web page if I even imply that you are "..... .. ....", what I do not think. But I know for sure that I would agree with the decision.
If you truly believe in yourself, than you do not bend over. To nobody!
stockholder
March 05, 2022 at 07:02 am
Time? Mike Florio says he’s torn on where he wants to play. The Packers say they’re working on an extension for him. The rumors of retirement keep coming up. And Gutey says," No team has contacted him regarding a trade." My main concern right now is Rodgers decision making. The marriage was called off. His relationship is suppose to be on again. His friends want money. And I believe the press is feeding us a bunch of crap. Rodgers doesn’t want to be a F**K up. But thats just where we are at. Get on with it. He has a year remaining here. Either he honors his contract or he’s ready for a nervous break down. I believe he has Jet Lag. The constant change we’ve been hearing about; has taken him away from his Happy Place. Mr. Rodgers neighborhood is full of change. The writing is on the wall. Unless he re-charges his battery, and gets his head on straight. We will continue to deal with the change in him and the team.
Roadrunner23
March 05, 2022 at 07:30 am
Better to have Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers and deal with the Diva BS.
Than to never have them as our QB’s for 30 years, run the NFC North and be in the playoffs yearly.
And be insignificant losers every year!
R-e-l-a-x entitled-town members!
Of which I am one also 😂
Frustrated yes, will I be happy if they extend Rodgers and Davante? Yes!
Go Pack!
murf7777
March 05, 2022 at 07:34 am
I don’t know if the rumor of Rodgers vacillating over this decision to come back, be traded or retire are true. If they are, I’m starting to get tired of his antics and even thou he provides us the best chance to get back to the SB, I now want him traded as most on this site.
He is holding the franchise hostage to his whims, whether that be more money, Adams or whatever it is getting old. He isn’t helping the Packers make their decisions or working with mgmt to make the team better. It looks more like he is totally in this for himself. I don’t blame someone for taking care of themselves, but to delay this decision is just dissing the franchise who helped him make all this money, fame and fortune. Rodgers you have lost me as a fan of yours.
Guam
March 05, 2022 at 08:25 am
Glad to hear you have come over to the dark side Murf. While I have long believed the best course of action is to trade Rodgers, he is making my choice easier every day by being totally self-centric and not giving a damn about the football team that made him famous.
Swisch
March 05, 2022 at 07:42 am
This is a pathetic showing by Gute and LaFleur, and by extension this article supporting them in their pandering to Rodgers.
How can Rodgers not know what he wants to do already? Any hesitation by arrogant Aaron seems a matter of greed for more salary and power to control personnel and coaching decisions.
Do Gute or LaFleur have a shred of personal dignity remaining within them? Their comments are truly sickening.
What's even sadder is that their desperation has us as fans forced to suffer the whims of an egotistical Aaron who seems to be wrapped up in his own twisted delusions of grandeur.
I'm actually stunned that Cory would go along with this tortuous process, even respect it.
What the hell is going on out there with the Packers front office?
Get some grit and tackle this problem by telling Rodgers to take a hike under center with another team. Or retire. Just leave us alone, which is anyone who cares about the dignity of the Packers.
Winning isn't worth it if it means selling out.
jurp
March 05, 2022 at 08:03 am
At this point, I'd settle for just cutting his ass if he won't accept a trade. Why can't the FO see that they're setting a humongously horrible precedent by coddling him?
Swisch
March 05, 2022 at 08:26 am
I'd consider cutting him, too, jurp, but then we may have to pay him something.
If that's the case, it may be better to keep him and put him on the practice squad, or something similar, deep on the bench behind Jordan Love -- with the hope that he would retire as a move that would be addition by subtraction.
However it's done, what a relief to be rid of Rodgers!
dobber
March 05, 2022 at 09:24 am
Worst choice.
Not only do you only get cap relief, you have no say in where he lands. At least if you deal him or he retires, you have some say as to what he's doing (and for whom) in 2022 and beyond.
Coldworld
March 05, 2022 at 12:11 pm
This is true. Just regard anything we get in trade as a bonus.
jurp
March 05, 2022 at 03:45 pm
I agree that it's a poor choice, but it's better than mortgaging the future to lose yet again in the playoffs. As to having no say where he lands, I frankly don't care if he becomes a Bear or a Viking - he won't lead them to the promised land, and I'd enjoy seeing Rasul Douglas take an AR interception to the house and/or Rashan Gary planting him at his own 15 yard line when he holds the ball too damn long, yet again.
croatpackfan
March 05, 2022 at 08:53 am
The only person I have some sympathy with from FO is Brian Gutekunst. I somehow feel that he is just soldier who do not agree with his commander, but he is push to fulfill the order. It might not be like that, but I never get the same feeling when I hear MLF and him. MLF is totaly submissive, while Brian just giving the information about situation with Aaron Rodgers. He is not complimenting Aaron Rodgers the same way as MLF or Mike Murphy do. For me that is significant difference...
NickPerry
March 05, 2022 at 07:47 am
'During the combine on Friday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport tweeted out that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is “truly torn on where to he wants to play in 2022.”
When I read this yesterday I thought AWESOME, there's still HOPE we can trade Rodgers. For the last week or two it seemed it was only about will he play in GB, or will he retire.
PLEASE, just trade his ass, ASAP!! He's so full of shit it's pathetic. What happened to the quick decision that was supposed to come? Right now, during the combine, this is my favorite time of the offseason. I love to watch these young kids working their asses off to fulfill their dreams. Watching Christian Watkins for example just tear it up in his drills along with some other very talented WR's. Or what about tonight when the D-Linemen and Linebackers take their turns? Instead it's all about Rodgers!
I SO DONE with Rodgers and all this ASS KISSING. Brian Gutekunst answered the question about remaining competitive without Rodgers and Adams in 2022. He said “I think we’re the Green Bay Packers and I think we have a really good football team in front of us."
That's right Gute, you work for the Green Bay Packers. The 13 Time Champion Green Bay Packers. START acting like it! I'd R-E-S-P-E-C-T you a hell of a lot more if you just told Rodgers just GO TO DENVER, thank you for you time in GB!!
jurp
March 05, 2022 at 08:01 am
I think when Rodgers said "quick", he was referring to the Geological Timescale, not the Human Timescale. Perhaps he's taken the phrase "god-like talent" to mean "God-like talent"...
croatpackfan
March 05, 2022 at 08:57 am
"He's so full of shit it's pathetic."
It looks like enemas does not help him. He isn't emptied his guts yet!
Tundraboy
March 05, 2022 at 11:38 pm
You're the best NP! I thought the very same thing. Great a trade and picks are still play!
egbertsouse
March 05, 2022 at 07:52 am
Reading this article about the “process “ made me throw up in my mouth.
jurp
March 05, 2022 at 07:59 am
Cory, you wrote:
“'You always want to be respectful because I know it’s a lot to take on,” said LaFleur. “He’s got a lot to think about. Certainly, I’m making sure that I consistently communicate with him. But also want to be respectful of his time and the process that he has to go through.”'
"Do you see what I see? R-E-S-P-E-C-T. LaFleur didn’t just say it once, he mentioned it twice. I think that’s awesome. Obviously, LaFleur wants his back-to-back MVP to return, but Green Bay’s head coach that is heading into his fourth season also knows how important it is to give the future first ballot Hall of Famer his space. "
You know what I see? A player with absolutely no R-E-S-P-E-C-T for the Team, his teammates (including his "friends"), Murphy, Gutekunst, Ball, LaFleur and THE FANS. I see a player who is either so insecure that he needs constant ego-stroking by the team's FO or such a jerk that he enjoys forcing the FO to run through hoops at his whim. I see a player who's a media whore - the same media that he enjoys manipulating with his woo-woo bullshit and Mr. Mysterioso persona.
You know what I DON'T see? A PACKER. That the FO is even considering extending this man-child makes me sick.
NickPerry
March 05, 2022 at 08:27 am
"You know what I see? A player with absolutely no R-E-S-P-E-C-T for the Team, his teammates (including his "friends"), Murphy, Gutekunst, Ball, LaFleur and THE FANS. I see a player who is either so insecure that he needs constant ego-stroking by the team's FO or such a jerk that he enjoys forcing the FO to run through hoops at his whim. I see a player who's a media whore - the same media that he enjoys manipulating with his woo-woo bullshit and Mr. Mysterioso persona."
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Does anything else really need to be said? I think this sums up Rodgers just fine!
croatpackfan
March 05, 2022 at 09:00 am
When I wrote that his "friends" are his friends only when he can use them, I got a lot of downvotes. So, my dear fellows (I know this is british term), thank you on catching my train...
Packers0808
March 05, 2022 at 08:00 am
Rodgers is only all about ME and ME only. He loves himself and his cut outs of himself in every room and especially the bathroom! He has become what he drops in his toilet!
barutanseijin
March 05, 2022 at 08:06 am
Pfft. Screw his process. If you have decisions to make, make ‘em and get on with it. This has-been is not worth waiting on.
Swisch
March 05, 2022 at 08:16 am
How can this be about respect for Rodgers if Gute and LaFleur are afraid that one misstep might cause Rodgers to have a tantrum in which he would take his ball and go home?
They have to choose their words oh so carefully lest they offend his royal highness.
All of this groveling for a guy whose biggest accomplishments of late don't go much beyond owning the Bears?
We're not winning all that much with Rodgers, anyway, and I think we could win as much and more without him. Maybe not right away, but soon.
In any case, winning isn't the only thing when it means servility to a pompous and pampered prima donna.
I think Lombardi would cringe at the self-abasement of Gute and LaFleur, and would kick Rodgers in his ass and out the door.
Coldworld
March 05, 2022 at 08:39 am
What I’m afraid of is what this tells us about LaFleur. The statements oft quoted here thus far are if a type that are darn close to groveling from LaFleur, far more so than is necessary. If Rodgers is that important to LaFleur, how much belief does LaFleur have in himself and his system?
croatpackfan
March 05, 2022 at 09:02 am
Ah, Coldworld, as I wrote in earlier post, you have follower by this matter. MLF is totaly overtaken by Aaron Rodgers. He is not solution for Packers HC. End of the story.
RichBeckman
March 05, 2022 at 10:47 am
It is not MLF's decision as to whether what's his name plays for the Packers next year or not.
But if what's his name is still a Packer next year, MLF has to work with him. No sense in burning any bridges.
Lphill
March 05, 2022 at 08:22 am
Grown men here on a Dailey basis commenting on Rodgers , hair, girlfriends , family , mood swings etc....
13TimeChamps
March 05, 2022 at 10:36 am
...says the grown man who PAID another grown man (Favre) to send him a pre-recorded birthday message. Ah the irony!
Lphill
March 05, 2022 at 02:17 pm
Poor 13timesachump doesn’t want the Packers to win the Super Bowl because he won’t know how to change his name to 14timesachump .
13TimeChamps
March 05, 2022 at 02:32 pm
Poor Lphill wants to keep winning all those regular season games and then losing in the playoffs year after year with his man crush at QB. I thought you hated those participation trophies.
Lphill
March 05, 2022 at 02:35 pm
Hey 13timesachump I heard Rodgers is ordering sushi for dinner , I hope that keeps you busy a few days posting , that's the kind of info you like right sweetie?
13TimeChamps
March 05, 2022 at 03:39 pm
Whoa...did you just call me sweetie?
That's over the top bizarre...even for you.
But then again, considering your obvious man crush on Rodgers....maybe not so much.
Packer_Fan
March 05, 2022 at 08:32 am
This process will take all the way to the 16th. Rodgers will be looking for the team to demonstrate to him that they are all in. So the extensions, cuts and restructuring will all have to be completed before Rodgers signs. He holds the trump card of resign or trade. And Rodgers will know if Adams will be back before deciding. For it makes no sense to resign if Adams is not back. And expect resigning at ILB and Douglas to be complete. Rodgers has all the power. And expect the Pack to trade up and pick a WR in the first round.
No other player would be allowed to do this. So again I am saying this. Murphy, Gute and Lafleur are being told to bring back Rodgers by the BOD.
We will see what happens.
Oppy
March 05, 2022 at 09:37 am
I think we'll know if the BOD is creeping back into football decisions when Gutenkunst's contract is up.
If Gutenkunst stays, the board was likely never forcing anyone's hand.
If Gutenkunst decides to go elsewhere, I think it's a strong indication the board of directors has been meddling in football affairs.
I have been very confused by the events of this offseason- with the Packers seemingly completely changing gears from what was an obvious plan to move on from Aaron Rodgers and protect the future of the franchise, to what looks like kow-towing to Rodgers at the expense of the future. It would be a fitting explanation that the BoD has erased decades of standard operating procedure in Green Bay and starting making demands of its GM on how he should run his personnel decisions.
It would also be the mark of dark days returning to title town.
Coldworld
March 05, 2022 at 09:52 am
I don’t think it’s the Board, I think it is Murphy. I do agree that I have doubts over whether this is Gute’s preferred approach.
LambeauPlain
March 05, 2022 at 11:05 am
This is what happens when you run a business with a committee. Murphy's Committee and I fear Murphy's law raising its head.
If Gutey hasn't earned his stripes to be an actual GM by now, Murphy will never let him run the team and will continue his meddling in his 3 silos...Matt/Team, Gutey/personnel, and Ball/finances.
Ron Wolf would never have accepted this structure, nor would TT.
dobber
March 05, 2022 at 11:13 am
"This is what happens when you run a business with a committee. Murphy's Committee and I fear Murphy's law raising its head."
The meddling owner model has found its way to titletown.
jannesbjornson
March 05, 2022 at 04:18 pm
Mono-cropping and no pastures for the silage.
Oppy
March 05, 2022 at 08:10 pm
Murphy has definitely tampered with Bob Harlan's "business people make business decisions, and football people make football decisions" model, unfortunately. I suppose part of that is inherent in the fact that Mark Murphy himself straddles the line between business and football people, being a former NFL player and collegiate sports administrator as well as lawyer.
With that caveat, there's reason to believe Murphy was on-board with moving on from Aaron Rodgers. First, the "Don't be the Problem" statement before the hiring of LeFleur. Second, if we assume that Murphy has been putting his stamp on football decisions, that would infer that Gute's plan to draft Love in the 1st round (and presumably move on from Rodgers sooner than later) would have received Murphy's stamp of approval.
From my perspective, those two items make it more likely that if there is any outside influence that is meddling with Gutekunst's direction, it may be more likely to be the Board of Directors clawing back into football operations than Murphy who's re-directing the heading of the team.
I still hope this entire situation is just poker face / game of chicken, with both Rodgers and the Packers knowing they will be parting ways, and it's all just for appearances / assigning blame's sake that we find ourselves clinging to our seats right now.
croatpackfan
March 05, 2022 at 09:07 am
Al, can you please make another pool regarding Rodgers, It is kind of interesting to see if there is change in "public" opinion....
BruceC1960
March 05, 2022 at 09:27 am
Rodgers waiting until 3/8 to see if 17 is tagged? Then he can be mad about how his friend was treated? Will 17 be tagged and traded or tagged and try to redo his contract? I don’t see how they can tag 17 and get under the cap by 3/16. Rodgers trying to get 17 a new longer deal? 12 sure doesn’t seem to care about all of the other team mates that are waiting to see where they fit. Same old Rodgers.
dobber
March 05, 2022 at 09:44 am
" I don’t see how they can tag 17 and get under the cap by 3/16."
Maybe, but there are chunk pieces to work with, yet (extensions and figuring out Z), and we can only presume that they've been advancing those pieces in the background even though the big pieces have dominated the headlines. If they haven't been setting the stage for that frenzied finish to the 2021 league year, then management needs to be shown the door.
BruceC1960
March 05, 2022 at 11:44 am
Who will blink first, Packers tagging 17 or 12 stating his intentions?
dobber
March 05, 2022 at 11:57 am
Packers decision on tagging 17...no doubt in my mind.
dobber
March 05, 2022 at 09:37 am
"The ball has been in Rodgers’ court because the Packers have said over and over that they would prefer to have their four-time All-Pro back....The roster cannot be assembled until Rodgers makes a decision,..."
Nothing has changed on this front in a month or more. The calendar appears to be playing out exactly how everyone said it would and how they wanted it to. Why are we getting any more whipped up now than we were last week or a month ago or right after they lost to the Niners?
The assertion is that the ball is in ARod's court, and I completely disagree. He's letting the Packers make the first move on Adams, and he'll play off that. You can't tell me that the talks between ARod and the Packers hasn't included the "what ifs" on Adams, and 12 has set the tagging period as his decision-making window. The league calendar says the call to tag Adams needs to me made by Tuesday, the new league year starts a little over a week after that...so there's almost an eternity between the Packers' decision on Adams and when they've got to have the cap ship-shape.
If they want to tag Adams, they could have made that announcement at any time over the last 10 days. If anything, the Packers not saying they're going to (or not) tag Adams means they're trying to maintain some semblance of control at this stage and in their relationship with 12. But the Packers have to make the first move. At this stage, they know what they want to do--they can't possibly not know. And I think all the players in this drama know. The Packers are going to decide how the dominoes fall, and the Adams decision is the tip point.
Guam
March 05, 2022 at 09:58 am
Another cookie for Dobber!
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
March 05, 2022 at 11:17 am
Agree Dobber and I have been saying this all along.
Coldworld
March 05, 2022 at 05:28 pm
If the Packers are deciding on Adams on the basis of whether or not it keeps Rodgers interested then they have allowed the cart to drive the horse. Just tell Rodgers that (a) Adams is gone or (b) that Adams will be tagged the moment Rodgers agrees to a mutually acceptable deal or is gone if Rodgers has not by the end of the tag window. Put it on Rodgers, set a deadline, take the initiative: manage positioning. Sadly it looks like we’ve got a lot of pleaders not leaders.
PackerRW
March 05, 2022 at 09:48 am
The FO has plans for any scenario. They are prepared. Rodgers is being who he really is. His play in the playoffs shows how good he is against the better teams. The opportunity was there and he wasn't able to come through. FO says what they have to to look good. I think Rodgers has changed plays on LaFleur just as much as he did with McCarthy. Some worked, some didn't. He needs to sacrifice some money to keep the supporting cast around him. What's more important Superbowls, legacy or becoming wealthier?
Packers0808
March 05, 2022 at 10:30 am
Maybe Rodgers will have his you know what cut off and use them as dice to decide his playing future!
barutanseijin
March 05, 2022 at 10:58 am
He’d have to have a pair to cut them off. Anyone who has seen him in crunch time in the playoffs knows he has none.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
March 05, 2022 at 11:18 am
Now that was funny!
dobber
March 05, 2022 at 11:43 am
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33108568/nfl-quarterback-hand-size-m...
"Big hands, I know you're the one..."
---Violent Femmes
dobber
March 05, 2022 at 11:00 am
"Maybe Rodgers will have his you know what cut off"
Please let it be that god-awful man-bun...
RichBeckman
March 05, 2022 at 11:00 am
Respect is a two way street.
What's his name spent three years learning from Favre, but seems to have forgotten the last lesson.
Ferrari-Driver
March 05, 2022 at 11:01 am
Will he or won't he? There are probably a few of us who are wondering if Rodgers has had his mind made up already and he is just enjoying being the center of attention. There are also likely a few of us who feel the guy is genuine and is in a quandary as to what he should do this upcoming season.
I saw a funny line written by a woman who was talking about a situation over which she had no control and she said "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired". While that comment may not have a direct application to this Rodgers "will I or won't I" it may be close.
Personally, I am tending to think that Rodgers will not retire and enter the Hall of Fame the same year as Tom Brady with almost as many Super Bowl rings as he has fingers. Brady may be the center of attention in that case and that doesn't seem to an environment that Rodgers would want to endure where he may be "second fiddle". So if that is the case, he will play at least one more year and we will have to endure until he blesses us with his decision.
13TimeChamps
March 05, 2022 at 12:37 pm
Third fiddle actually.
Brady...10 SB appearances/7 rings/243 wins overall
Ben...3 SB appearances/2 rings/166 wins overall
Rodgers...1 SB appearance/1 ring/142 wins overall
LambeauPlain
March 05, 2022 at 12:02 pm
Here's the "process" to respect in the ongoing Rodgers Soap Opera: Several sports outlets are reporting not only has Rodgers lined up his 3 approved teams for his services in 2022, he (rather his agent & staff) also have "negotiated" trade deals with Denver, Pittsburg & TN, including compensation?
I thought illegal "tampering" first becomes "legal" this Monday and ends on Wednesday?
During his most recent season of indecision, he has certainly been a busy bee!
13TimeChamps
March 05, 2022 at 12:39 pm
I would love to know who these "sports outlets" are and how reputable they are.
jurp
March 05, 2022 at 03:36 pm
Your wish is my command:
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/03/04/aaron-rodgers-has-speci...
The article states that AR's team has done this with the Packers approval. Why not, since AR is now our de facto GM?
Some of the comments are pretty funny, and some would look very much at home on this thread.
13TimeChamps
March 05, 2022 at 03:47 pm
"Per a source with knowledge of the situation"
Well, I guess that clinches it then...lol. Gotta love those anonymous "sources".
Rossonero
March 05, 2022 at 01:29 pm
Supposedly per Mike Silver via Twitter: "Today Packers LT David Bakhtiari is getting married in California. Aaron Rodgers is set to officiate it. Matt LaFleur will be there. Rodgers is likely to tell the Packers what he wants to do by Tuesday afternoon. Timing is kinda wild."
Just get on with it already! For a guy who said he wasn't gonna drag it out, he sure is dragging it out....the Packers have a boatload of FAs and Rodgers is puzzle piece #1.
I hope his decision is that he needs a change of scenery, time to trade him to an AFC team like Denver, Pitt, Tennessee, etc.
dobber
March 05, 2022 at 01:48 pm
" Aaron Rodgers is set to officiate it."
Let me know if he turns water into wine at the reception.
Rossonero
March 05, 2022 at 02:44 pm
Hahaha. I bet he'll walk on water while he's there too.
Spock
March 06, 2022 at 08:30 am
Gives new meaning to AR's need to "Preach" to the world. Someone needs to tell Bahk that to be legally married in Wisconsin the reception has to play "Proud Mary" and at least one Polka!
Ferrari-Driver
March 05, 2022 at 02:01 pm
Even though I live in California, I was born in Wisconsin and although most of my life has been in California, I still consider Wisconsin my home.
The more I think about Rodgers and his indecision about whether he wants to play in Lambeau Field or not, the more it disgusts me. How could anyone who was overlooked until the mid 20's the year he was drafted and then was saved further embarrassment by Green Bay and has been treated as royalty by the fans for over a decade and a half not want to play for the greatest team in the NFL? Rodgers has become a multi-millionaire and has the lifestyle of a top celebrity because he has played in this storied Lambeau Field for almost half his life. I think he should be jumping up and down with joy that the loyal fans of this team and the team management want him to lead the Packers.
Just my opinion.
BirdDogUni
March 05, 2022 at 02:02 pm
I truly have no idea how this will all shake out, but I would bet my last dollar the four days after the season when AR/FO had meetings, they went over almost every scenario together. I would venture to bet they laid the groundwork for how this was going to play out and are just waiting for the right time to implement their plans.
If they didn't know then, I am sure they all know now what is about to happen. Whatever happens, while it might surprise us, I doubt it will surprise AR or Gutey.
If the Packers in fact tag DA before Tuesday, that will be the 1st domino. We just won't know if it is to make him play on the tag, to negotiate a new deal, or to tag-n-trade.
What if: The Packers are working a package deal for AR and DA to Denver? Denver has two 2nds and 2 3rds this year. I would definitely take the Broncos 1st, 2 seconds and a first and second next year for AR and DA. Especially if they threw in Fant or a WR. A second rounder for DA this year is definitely better than a 3rd round comp pick next year. They could stay together, reunite with Hackett and we'd end up with 2 first round picks and 3 second round picks. I'm down with it. ; )
HDbikerguy
March 07, 2022 at 08:39 am
I'm sick of the crap too....like most on here BUT.... I want the Packers to be the best they can be and Rodgers does that...... some of you people on here, how much crying would/will you do if they become just an average .500 team year in and year out without him.....go root for the Jets.....
Starrbrite
March 07, 2022 at 06:16 pm
…sigh…it appears I’m the only remaining packer fan who wishes to retain ARod.
Even my ol’ pals: Coldworld; Jurp; murf7777, Stockholder; NickPerry; Swisch; Since’61; Dobber; et al, have abandoned me.
Lphill might still agree with me?
Perhaps I’m wrong about this?