Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets and the Green Bay Packers: The trio and the targeted mega trade remain quiet. This not only applies to public statements, but also behind the scenes.
Because, as “ESPN” reports, there hasn’t been much talk between the Packers and Jets in the past week. It seems that the negotiating fronts have hardened.
Which could be mainly due to the demands of the Packers, who probably still want a first-round pick and more.
The Big Question: When Will the Packers and the Jets Reconcile?
Green Bay Packers: Looking for revenge?
After all, it’s clear that Rodgers wants to join the Jets, and the “Gang Green” wants to strengthen themselves with the quarterback superstar. And the Packers have no interest in continuing with Rodgers.
But maybe you want a bit of revenge?
Of course, that’s only speculation, but it’s definitely possible after CEO Mark Murphy and General Manager Brian Gutekunst made their special experiences with the not always easy Rodgers.
It would be only too human if both Rodgers floundered before agreeing to a trade. On the one hand, Rodgers has let the Packers wait for all his love in the past when it came to future decisions on his part.
There was a big bang between Gutekunst and Rodgers in 2021, when the playmaker even considered retiring because he had lost confidence in those responsible. He is said to have even demanded Gutekunst’s dismissal. The relationship was considered broken.
Formative history
There was a formative history in the 2020 draft, when the Packers did not draft a wide receiver in round one, as expected (and demanded by Rodgers), but with Jordan Love, a Rodgers successor. The 24-year-old should actually take over as a starter after Rodgers’ departure in 2023.
But other personal details such as the dismissals of Jordy Nelson or Jake Kumerow had affected Rodgers, and he was apparently rarely, if ever, involved.
Most recently on the “Pat McAfee Show” he took up the topic of how the Packers deal with players again, referring to stars like Nelson, Randall Cobb, Julius Peppers, Clay Matthews or Brett Goode: “There’s just a way to do things do. They didn’t want to bring her back, that’s fine, that’s the business.”
keep the dignity
But there is a way to do it in a way that maintains your dignity, Rodgers said: “It’s something I fought for a few years ago. When it comes to family, to love and to taking care of ours To take care of our fellow human beings, then we should put our words into action.”
The irony of the mega-trade hoopla is that even after 15 seasons as a starter in Green Bay, his claim doesn’t seem to apply to even him.
