The Thread: The Packers want any turmoil in order to postpone their divorce.
Aaron Rodgers wants no part of Green Bay, but they committed to one more Super Bowl run. This might not work out nicely.
A compelling story matters to him a great deal. It is not a secret.
And what a story this could be. All of this easily fits into the autobiography he will eventually write. All of this undoubtedly strengthens the chip that is permanently affixed to his right shoulder. This resentment surpasses all others. Despite the objections of his own managers, Aaron Rodgers will play in Green Bay for 2021 season. And after this season is over, the Packers have to be willing to trade the quarterback in accordance with Adam Schefter’s list of concessions (demands?).
After the season, they intend to “review Rodgers’ situation.” Put another way, Green Bay will trade Rodgers if his sentiments are still wounded at that point.
Additionally, “mechanisms” will be implemented to deal with Rodgers’ “issues” with the company. Whatever that implies. A surrogate for Aaron Rodgers once said that this would indicate a team apology in public, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
His contract’s last year, 2023, is invalid.
The headline that follows is taken directly from The Onion. According to reports, Rodgers wants the team to trade for Randall Cobb, a degenerating slot receiver. Amazing.
There are two perspectives on the whole thing.
One could contend that Rodgers was defeated in this power struggle and that it was obvious he wanted to go but couldn’t. That’s reasonable. Nor is it as though he will give up on a play every time. When Rodgers is angry, he performs well, and the Packers are aware of this. Perhaps they can get one more MVP campaign out of him. However, the prevailing opinion is that this is an incredibly bizarre agreement, akin to a husband and wife deciding to seek a divorce on the condition that they continue to live together for seven months. If the Packers believe that all of their issues will miraculously go away, they are deluding themselves. They seem perfectly content to kowtow to the quarterback’s wishes. They caved in when given the opportunity to trade an insubordinate and send a message to restore order.
Now, John Kuhn, a friend of Aaron Rodgers, works for Packers.com. He may still have five or ten snaps left in him.
The 12th wide receiver for the Bills is now being used, Jake Kumerow. Perhaps the Bills can force the Packers to give up a first-round pick.
What limits do Rodgers’ demands have? One passive-aggressive jab at a time, he was a bully during the offseason, and we all know what happens when you don’t confront a bully. They don’t give up. In the hallway of the high school, they still make fun of you. The Packers have sent a message to all of us with their agreement: if it means having one more chance to win a ring, they’re willing to be pantsed. You begged even though it was obvious that Rodgers had no desire to work with you as a team. You begged. You exerted every effort to hold onto him for one final ride. Even when considering this entirely from a commercial standpoint, with no drama involved, it still makes more sense to move Rodgers as soon as possible.
The Packers just missed a once-in-a-lifetime chance to receive the maximum possible return. Imagine the value they may have received if they had sold the unhappy MVP before to the 2020 draft. San Francisco would have been happy to talk, as they had the third overall pick. One NFL executive thought the Packers could have gotten at least two firsts, two seconds, and two or three starters from a team even after that opportunity had passed.
It is not worth losing up on this haul to take one more ring try. No one knows what Rodgers’ market will look like in 2022. He will have aged. He’ll sustain additional injuries. There is no way his trade worth could possibly rise above what it is at this point.
And then there’s everything else. The play. No, Rodgers won’t turn into a content camper who lets the past go by after making all that noise all offseason long. This does not reverse Jordan Love’s choosing. Nothing alters the reality that Rodgers made a valiant effort to push his way out of the team by publicly humiliating its general manager and/or having his GM dismissed. He’ll probably get together with one of his media friends and tell them this offseason was all made up by the media.Smeared. Clicks. It’s all common knowledge. Rodgers created this cluster-youknowwhat and all along offered himself this plausible deniability.
The Packers are still dealing with a volatile individual who is intolerant, forgetful, and probably wanted to leave Green Bay as soon as he touched down last night.
To put it another way, the Packers are welcoming more cluster-youknowwhat into the 2021 campaign.
Disregard Rodgers’ inevitable accusation of Schefter and all the media ninnies. The quarterback has always been a superb manipulator who “pretends it all away,” according to a former confidant of his. He also avoids confronting problems head-on.
Additionally, a veteran player for the Packers responded with a text message that said, “Not even close,” when asked if this agreement resolved every issue. This player was taken aback by Green Bay’s concessions and believed the Cobb claim to be a real joke. A report that has since been verified by the team’s top beat writer.
There’s a good reason why several Las Vegas bookies thought Aaron Rodgers was serious about retiring as late as this Friday. Multiple sources reiterated to Go Long that the quarterback would’ve been willing to not play football in 2021. The parties worked out “mutually-agreed upon terms” over the course of the weekend, persuading Rodgers to renounce his intention to boycott training camp.
Now let’s get started. Hold on tight. It might become poisonous.
Again, one player claimed that Rodgers’ comparison of GM Brian Gutekunst to former Bulls general manager Jerry Krause is merely cursory. The quarterback’s fiancĂ© and her mother posted the Stephen A. Smith video mocking the Packers just a few days ago. What transpires when the games start? after a game that the Packers lose? Or, heaven forbid, does Matt LaFleur come to a judgment that the quarterback finds unacceptable? Knowing full well that Rodgers does not want to remain on the team, the entire world will understandably be riveted to every interaction between the quarterback and coach, the quarterback and receiver, the quarterback and general manager, the quarterback and president, etc.
The postseason ought to be thrilling. How is responsibility placed if Rodgers loses to 1-5 in the NFC Championship? It’s certainly no coincidence, as former NFL general manager Doug Whaley pointed out on our show a few weeks ago, that the world has been focused on Aaron Rodgers’ uncertain future for months on end rather than why Rodgers failed to score on a late third down against Tampa Bay.
And here he was, playing Jeopardy!, making fun of a competitor who challenged LaFleur’s field goal call, and the jest went on with Tom Brady.
What a slap in the face that would be to players like Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Allen Lazard, and Amari Rodgers if this Cobb rumor turns out to be accurate. No, MVS was not the issue when Tampa Bay visited Lambeau Field. He is among the NFL’s top deep threats.
Rodgers also enjoys the theater a lot. Naturally, he and Davante Adams shared a photo of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen pumping their fists at the same time. This is a nod to the documentary “Last Dance,” which followed the Bulls’ dynasty during their final championship run. The troll is now evidence that Rodgers will be leaving in 2021, other from the fact that those two shared six rings while Rodgers and Adams have yet to win one.
Hey, I understand. He is gifted. Very, very gifted. A member of the Hall of Fame. You do bend for skill, as we’ve stated previously, but this feels like five steps too far.
How long the Packers hang on will be judged by history.
Strangely enough, on Sunday night, I spoke with Seneca Wallace, a former backup quarterback for the Packers, who is familiar with Aaron Rodgers’ mentality, to find out if the rumors about his retirement were true. He was pretty confident it was. Because he’s a player who really digs in, he could have witnessed Rodgers going away or, at the very least, declining to play this season. Wallace also offers a distinct viewpoint on all of this, having played for five different teams during his entire ten-year NFL career. 2013 saw him play for one last time for Green Bay. Every day, he and Rodgers shared that hallowed quarterback room.
Wallace reiterated that Rodgers isn’t the focus of this; reports also suggest that there isn’t any extra money in the agreement; furthermore, he cautioned that attempting to prolong this union for one more season would just exacerbate the situation.
Wallace stated, “The last thing you want is to try to mend a relationship that’s already somewhat tarnished by bringing it back into the building.” It’s just a strange circumstance. You have to cut your relationships, especially if you’re saying something like, “Hey, we’re going to have him for one year and then we’re going to move on.”
Wallace thought that at least ten clubs would make every effort to deal for Rodgers before training camp, and he saw Denver as a possible trading partner.
Teams sustain injuries. Teams begin to doubt their starters. The Vikings exchanged a first and a fourth for Sam Freakin’ Bradford when they were completely panicked.
Green Bay, seemingly on its own for one last “Last Dance”-like run, isn’t prepared to take off that Band-Aid. (Even Kuhn concedes that the quarterback’s season is probably over.)
Maybe fans will find that worthwhile. That attempt for a second title. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
In order to achieve it, though, Wallace must be ruthlessly honest. He feels Rodgers needs to take greater responsibility for the play he writes. He believes that choosing to pass across his body at the goal line rather than giving up at the line is a smart place to start.
Wallace claims, “They were just one scramble away.” “Aaron needs to ask himself, ‘Did I do enough?’ when he looks in the mirror. Rather of throwing the ball, might I have run the entire ten yards and scrambled for it?'”
When a person with such potential consistently fails to make it to the playoffs, there must be a problem.
There’s only so much that one can say about the defense. He’s already succeeded in getting a coach dismissed.
Wallace doesn’t hold back while criticizing Aaron Rodgers’ leadership style, even though he thinks the Packers have been without weapons for the past six years.
Wallace remarked, “I’ve been around some really talented quarterbacks, and this guy is the best.” “He’s got greater skill than Tom Brady.” He is a better player than Drew Brees. Russell Wilson is not as talented as him. He is an all-around talent. You can’t outwit him in the pocket. He is more capable than you. Will he attempt a 60-yard touchdown run? No. You underestimate his agility, though. He is mobile. He has tidy feet. He is able to exit the pocket. He is able to do the identical action both within and outside of the pocket. However, quarterbacks like Drew Brees or Tom Brady are primarily pocket passers who will outscore you in the pocket. He so poses two threats.
“Now, when you speak about leadership and the qualities that players like Peyton Mannings, Drew Breeses, Tom Bradys, and some other leaders bring to the table, that’s not really Aaron. He takes a distinct approach to leadership. He does, in fact. He is a distinct persona. He’s not the kind of guy who will take the small, seemingly insignificant steps to foster teamwork. When I was there, he would occasionally do certain things. However, there are only specific tiers of leadership.
Everyone will argue over who “won” and who “lost” this stalemate all day Tuesday. In actuality, nobody gained or lost. Still. Gritting teeth, all of them grudgingly decided to stick together for another year.
The Packers ought to be aware of any risk. The team president, who advised Rodgers not to be a problem two years ago, is the one who truly understands how petty and obstinate Rodgers can be on a daily basis. The staff is aware that this person had no trouble removing friends and relatives from his life.
These intense emotions won’t go away just because he works for the Packers.
Wallace also saw this aspect of the QB. Rodgers was dubbed a “different cat” by him.
What makes you believe he wouldn’t do the same thing with the organization if he’s prepared to do things with his family where the ties went south?Wallace stated. “With the Packers of Green Bay? In the end, most guys are like, “Alright, boom,” if you’ve played in the NFL for 16 years. I’m through. I understand if Aaron was still trying to prove something to people at those times, but I’m OK. And perhaps he is. Perhaps he still has a point to make. However, it’s not as though he’s in Year 6, 7, or 8. You are sixteen years old.
He’s a distinct personality. What a clever cat he is. Having spent time with him, I wouldn’t sit here and criticize the guy. When people inquire about Aaron Rodgers, all I have to say is that he’s unique. If you know guys like that, he’s a Northern Californian or Chico type of guy.
And that person is a conspiracy theorist. During one exercise, he recalls Rodgers looking up into the sky and claiming to have seen a plane leave a dust trail, meaning someone was throwing items at everyone.
Wallace claims that this person is constantly “one move ahead of you” and that if you try to stop him, he will always, always, always have a counterattack ready.
Let’s not act as though this isn’t another narrative. Quarterback Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans is the subject of ten ongoing criminal accusations.
Although he appears to be a strong contender for the commissioner’s exempt list, the league office hasn’t given him any love.
Nevertheless, we witnessed a significant change in football this past week. At last, the Texans are prepared to part with their prize quarterback. Even though they won’t get as much as they could have before all of the sexual misconduct accusations, we should still expect a trade because they’re eager to sell him. Quincy Avery, who attended our Happy Hour here, is Watson’s private quarterbacks coach, and he believes a trade will occur.
Where does Watson disappear to? We explained why the Miami Dolphins made the most sense back in February. They still possess the draft capital and the potential to assemble an alluring bundle. In South Florida, everything depends on how much the team believes in Tua Tagovailoa. Will he be a different Tua in 2021? He had a fantastic offseason at PER4ORM working with trainer Nick Hicks. Miami upgraded with a ton of weaponry; speed is present everywhere. And he has finally recovered completely from a devastating injury. But the Dolphins have to seriously explore bringing Watson in if he appears to be the same Tagovailoa at the start of training camp.
Off the field, there are still many problems that need to be resolved. However, on it? Last season, Watson was possibly the NFL’s top quarterback.
Additionally, keep in mind that Watson does have some control over his destination because his contract includes a no-trade clause.
With Trey Lance gone, San Francisco was the other team at the top of Watson’s wish list.
Denver must also be a viable option.
McDermott’s major exam
Football will always represent a spectrum of society. Everyone has acquaintances who have received the vaccination and those who have not. Considering how vocal some of the top players have been about it, it should not be shocking that they are refusing to take it. And Cole Beasley is the one who has spoken their ideas the most.
The wide receiver even had a public back-and-forth on Twitter with teammate Jerry Hughes.
I’m thinking that Beasley and the Bills need to figure out a way to make this work. Because of his importance to Buffalo’s offense, it would be excessive to release Beasley due to his position. He was the sport’s top slot receiver the previous season, hauling in 82 receptions for 967 yards and four scores. It couldn’t be more incorrect for people to act as like he’s a minor player.
Sean McDermott, let’s see what you have.
Dion Dawkins clarified last week in our Friday Feature that the head coach of the Bills allows his players to be who they are. Players think he’s created an environment where you can be yourself and the team is better for it. The group must collaborate with Beasley in some way. To cut him loose would be silly if they wanted to win a Super Bowl.