I'm calling it now, I think Aaron Rodgers forces a trade from the Packers

2010GBPackers · 01-25-2021, 10:14 AM

I'll get more into this as the day goes on but dang I feel something different after that loss yesterday. In reality it may only be 35%, but I'm at 99% certainty right now.

The more I think about the disappointment of last night and Aaron's interviews after the game, the more I think the Jordan Love pick will eat at him - fair or not. The Packers just lost the NFC Championship at Lambeau to a QB who, despite facing far less pressure than Rodgers, threw three interceptions and virtually gave the game away at multiple junctures. Meanwhile, Rodgers had a great performance despite the amount of pressure he was facing and almost came all the way back from 18-points down without Aaron Jones. This is the message to Aaron Rodgers:

"You have to be perfect. Being great is not good enough here."

We in Packerland have been through this before, and if Rodgers decides he wants to move on, that's his choice. And to be honest, who can blame him? Hopefully, the Packers will be able to learn from the last 10 years and actually build around Jordan Love. Since our 2011 SB win, instead of building an top-tier roster, the Packers have allowed a HOF QB to provide them cover for how mediocre and conservative they are at the top of the organization.

Part of me actually thinks it may be best for both parties and I'd be excited to start fresh and see what Jordan Love brings to the table.

God, I don't want this to happen, but if you have followed Rodgers his whole career, you can tell something isn't right.

My bet is he looks at that Saints roster with Sean Payton and salivates.

TheFrenzy · 01-25-2021, 10:18 AM

Packers and Lions swap QBs.

That would be fun.

rman112 · 01-25-2021, 10:20 AM

Not sure I'd call Rodgers "great" yesterday.

mnvikingstwins · 01-25-2021, 10:21 AM

Rodgers coming to the Vikings, he's getting close to boarding a plane in Mississippi now

sethc1020 · 01-25-2021, 10:22 AM

The Colts could use a QB?????

dbpsooner · 01-25-2021, 10:28 AM

Easy to point the finger if you are Rodgers, but he needs to take a long hard look in the mirror. He was just as responsible for that loss yesterday as anyone. His pocket presence was terrible. He had plenty of opportunities but just didn't capitalize. I almost wonder if the great O-line play for most of the year created a sense of security for Rodgers which caused him to let his guard down.

Glebe · 01-25-2021, 10:35 AM

Classic Aaron Rodgers attitude showed up yesterday, he tried to play the nice humble guy all season.... but.....

Rodgers says "I felt like I had a chance, maybe, to run it (into the end zone on 3rd down) I thought maybe we were gonna have four chances to go."

Subtle shade for not going for it on 4th, but if you thought you were going to go Aaron, why would you not run it and attempt to get closer? The field was open in front of you. You had 3 shots from where you were and had nothing to show for it, so why would coach think you could get a TD and 2pt conv. back to back poss? I really don't mind the FG there at all even though people hated it. Your defense has to hold against a first down there no matter where you are on the field. You have 3 time outs and the 2 min warning, so why not take the field goal and bring it to a TD to win scenario.... VS needing to get 2 back to back scoring plays, TD & 2P, when you didn't do anything for the previous 3.

Bottom line, Brady outplayed Rodgers. Brady had 3 picks and GB had 3 points off those, not going to win like that.

arod305 · 01-25-2021, 10:37 AM

I'd probably want out too if Mahomes had more SB appearances than me after only starting for three years too...

Agree with the above statement, A-rod needs to look in the mirror. He didn't do much with 3 picks from Brady. Winfield was out of the game. The other safety got hurt. Their secondary is far from good. Yes, I understand they made him uncomfortable. A great QB doesn't lose that game at home when you get 3 picks in the second half.

Also, I have 0 idea why he didn't run the ball on 3rd down before the FG. That was soft football.

Onepocketj · 01-25-2021, 10:37 AM

All he had to do was run it at the end instead of trying to force that throw in at the goal line.

2010GBPackers · 01-25-2021, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dbpsooner

Easy to point the finger if you are Rodgers, but he needs to take a long hard look in the mirror. He was just as responsible for that loss yesterday as anyone. His pocket presence was terrible. He had plenty of opportunities but just didn't capitalize. I almost wonder if the great O-line play for most of the year created a sense of security for Rodgers which caused him to let his guard down.

This thread isn't meant to dissect yesterday's game. Everyone should be looking in the mirror after that game, absolutely. That includes him. But who exactly had a better game for the Packers than Rodgers, though? MVS, maybe?

However, this isn't about one game or one season. It's the entirety of his career as a Packer and the weight of having to carry an entire roster year-in and year-out. That is where I'm going with this. Yesterday's game was the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. I think he's tired and frustrated with the organization.

2010GBPackers · 01-25-2021, 10:40 AM

Great. All the Mahomies showed up. I was ready to have a real conversation. I guess I'll leave now.

dbpsooner · 01-25-2021, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010GBPackers

This thread isn't meant to dissect yesterday's game. Everyone should be looking in the mirror after that game, absolutely. That includes him. But who exactly had a better game for the Packers than Rodgers, though? MVS, maybe?

However, this isn't about one game or one season. It's the entirety of his career as a Packer and the weight of having to carry an entire roster year-in and year-out. That is where I'm going with this. Yesterday's game was the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. I think he's tired and frustrated with the organization.

I just think instead of being frustrated with the team, he should look at himself. The team did enough to win despite the really bad mistakes by King and the fumble by Jones. I still think GB was the better team yesterday but they didn't do enough to win, specifically Rodgers.

dbpsooner · 01-25-2021, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010GBPackers

Great. All the Mahomies showed up. I was ready to have a real conversation. I guess I'll leave now.

I am happy to have a discussion, as I enjoy discussions like this. But don't get sensitive when you don't get the response you want is all I would ask...

Scottish Punk · 01-25-2021, 10:52 AM

That would be something if Rodgers, Stafford, and Watson all switch teams. I think Stafford goes to the Colts, seems like a good fit.

Rodgers to the 49ers may be a good one as well. Realistically, I think he stays. This is just Rodgers attitude plus too close to the loss. Give it some time and he will realize his best chance to win is still in Green Bay. Good team around him and the division isn't tough. Bears don't have a QB, Lions will always stink, and Minnesota seem to be treading water. They will easily be the favorites if he stays.

pejc300 · 01-25-2021, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010GBPackers

Great. All the Mahomies showed up. I was ready to have a real conversation. I guess I'll leave now.

Kind of like when you showed up in the Mahomes thread and told us to sell now a few weeks ago

brothertona · 01-25-2021, 10:57 AM

I think he retires, he's under contract for 3 more seasons - I doubt the Packers would trade him.

coltsnsox07 · 01-25-2021, 10:58 AM

I called them bum slayers all season for beating up terrible teams and losing to good ones but I thought for sure they'd win yesterday(especially when I heard Brown and Winfield Jr were out). Yet again they got down big at half (like vs SF and Atl championship games) and that threw everything out of whack.

7nohitter · 01-25-2021, 10:59 AM

OP,
I completely see where you're coming from and agree with you (longtime Pats fan here, many parallels with Brady/Rodgers) and I think Aaron had a hell of a line in yesterday's game. TB was incredibly lucky with the way both the front end and the back end of the Half went their way.

Do you think Rodgers could go to the Patriots?? I could see it as a real possibility...and you're right, might be Love's time to shine.

byronscott4ever · 01-25-2021, 11:01 AM

Vikings fan here...I think AR not being on the Packers is less than 5%...his interview sounded like many where the raw feelings come out minutes after a loss.

Brian48 · 01-25-2021, 11:02 AM

Nah. He's not going anywhere.

Grid · 01-25-2021, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dbpsooner

I just think instead of being frustrated with the team, he should look at himself. The team did enough to win despite the really bad mistakes by King and the fumble by Jones. I still think GB was the better team yesterday but they didn't do enough to win, specifically Rodgers.

Green Bay was the better team? Losing at home, even with 3 Brady INT's, and somehow they were the better team?

Better than the Bucs, who beat them twice in the same season including a 38-10 beating earlier in the year?

Yeah, Green Bay is the better team for sure

How many times does Rodgers have to choke in the playoffs before people see the bigger picture. He just isn't that guy.

Wags his finger at his coaches, yells at his teammates, chokes in the big games and points his finger at others.

He is a decade away from his lone Super Bowl. Now is 1-4 in NFC Championship games (1-5 if you count when he was a back up still). And just barely has won more games than he lost, at 11-9.

Dude had the benefit of playing in the Pop Warner division (NFC North) his entire life and this is what happens against real teams with real consequences.

That will always be the stain on him...

Tom Brady has won just as many NFC Championships as Aaron. Let that sink in.

Prospectorsadvantage · 01-25-2021, 11:09 AM

Rams will take Rodgers. Thanks.

49erRCCollector · 01-25-2021, 11:10 AM

After his press conference yesterday I texted my sister and nephew (who are big Rodgers fans) “if I’m John Lynch, I make that call”

Cause why not?

Aaron on the Niners in 2019, they beat the Chiefs, and immediately contend next year (2022).

dbpsooner · 01-25-2021, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Grid

Green Bay was the better team? Losing at home, even with 3 Brady INT's, and somehow they were the better team?

Better than the Bucs, who beat them twice in the same season including a 38-10 beating earlier in the year?

Yeah, Green Bay is the better team for sure

How many times does Rodgers have to choke in the playoffs before people see the bigger picture. He just isn't that guy.

Wags his finger at his coaches, yells at his teammates, chokes in the big games and points his finger at others.

He is a decade away from his lone Super Bowl. Now is 1-4 in NFC Championship games (1-5 if you count when he was a back up still). And just barely has won more games than he lost, at 11-9.

Dude had the benefit of playing in the Pop Warner division (NFC North) his entire life and this is what happens against real teams with real consequences.

That will always be the stain on him...

Tom Brady has won just as many NFC Championships as Aaron. Let that sink in.

GB won the turnover battle and the yardage battle. That is why I think they did enough to win aside from Rodgers, who struggled with his pocket awareness and the GB mistakes were just more costly. I do think GB is a better team than TB, but I wont convince anyone that feels otherwise. I think if those two teams played 10 times, GB would win at lest 6 of them but obviously that is just my opinion.

therealcjc33 · 01-25-2021, 11:37 AM

As a fellow Packers fan, this loss doesn't directly fall on him, but he does need to take responsibility for failing to capitalize on the turnovers. I know I blamed the officials yesterday, but I was in my feelings at the time lol. He had a wide open Adams on the free play but didn't even look his direction (which honestly shocked me). I said it before the game, Rodgers needed to stay out of his own head, but he just couldn't do it. He was clearly frustrated and it showed.

I don't think he will ask for a trade or retire, but I wouldn't be surprised if he did demand to have some say so in their draft picks. He wants to win another Super Bowl and he knows time isn't in his favor.

01-25-2021, 10:14 AM	#1
2010GBPackers Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 4,612	I'm calling it now, I think Aaron Rodgers forces a trade from the Packers I'll get more into this as the day goes on but dang I feel something different after that loss yesterday. In reality it may only be 35%, but I'm at 99% certainty right now. The more I think about the disappointment of last night and Aaron's interviews after the game, the more I think the Jordan Love pick will eat at him - fair or not. The Packers just lost the NFC Championship at Lambeau to a QB who, despite facing far less pressure than Rodgers, threw three interceptions and virtually gave the game away at multiple junctures. Meanwhile, Rodgers had a great performance despite the amount of pressure he was facing and almost came all the way back from 18-points down without Aaron Jones. This is the message to Aaron Rodgers: "You have to be perfect. Being great is not good enough here." We in Packerland have been through this before, and if Rodgers decides he wants to move on, that's his choice. And to be honest, who can blame him? Hopefully, the Packers will be able to learn from the last 10 years and actually build around Jordan Love. Since our 2011 SB win, instead of building an top-tier roster, the Packers have allowed a HOF QB to provide them cover for how mediocre and conservative they are at the top of the organization. Part of me actually thinks it may be best for both parties and I'd be excited to start fresh and see what Jordan Love brings to the table. God, I don't want this to happen, but if you have followed Rodgers his whole career, you can tell something isn't right. My bet is he looks at that Saints roster with Sean Payton and salivates. __________________ "And more and more and more and more And more of less than ever before It's just too much more for your mind to absorb" - Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Instagram: 2010gbpackers Last edited by 2010GBPackers; 01-25-2021 at 04:05 PM. Reason: Edited due to complaints.

01-25-2021, 10:22 AM	#5
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01-25-2021, 10:35 AM	#7
Glebe Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 974	Classic Aaron Rodgers attitude showed up yesterday, he tried to play the nice humble guy all season.... but..... Rodgers says "I felt like I had a chance, maybe, to run it (into the end zone on 3rd down) I thought maybe we were gonna have four chances to go." Subtle shade for not going for it on 4th, but if you thought you were going to go Aaron, why would you not run it and attempt to get closer? The field was open in front of you. You had 3 shots from where you were and had nothing to show for it, so why would coach think you could get a TD and 2pt conv. back to back poss? I really don't mind the FG there at all even though people hated it. Your defense has to hold against a first down there no matter where you are on the field. You have 3 time outs and the 2 min warning, so why not take the field goal and bring it to a TD to win scenario.... VS needing to get 2 back to back scoring plays, TD & 2P, when you didn't do anything for the previous 3. Bottom line, Brady outplayed Rodgers. Brady had 3 picks and GB had 3 points off those, not going to win like that. Last edited by Glebe; 01-25-2021 at 10:37 AM.

01-25-2021, 10:37 AM	#8
arod305 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 8,053	I'd probably want out too if Mahomes had more SB appearances than me after only starting for three years too... Agree with the above statement, A-rod needs to look in the mirror. He didn't do much with 3 picks from Brady. Winfield was out of the game. The other safety got hurt. Their secondary is far from good. Yes, I understand they made him uncomfortable. A great QB doesn't lose that game at home when you get 3 picks in the second half. Also, I have 0 idea why he didn't run the ball on 3rd down before the FG. That was soft football. __________________ Follow me on IG a.rod305

01-25-2021, 10:40 AM	#11
2010GBPackers Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 4,612	Great. All the Mahomies showed up. I was ready to have a real conversation. I guess I'll leave now. __________________ "And more and more and more and more And more of less than ever before It's just too much more for your mind to absorb" - Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Instagram: 2010gbpackers

01-25-2021, 10:18 AM	#2
TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	Packers and Lions swap QBs. That would be fun.

01-25-2021, 10:20 AM	#3
rman112 Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Freedom is Free Again Posts: 40,946	Not sure I'd call Rodgers "great" yesterday.

01-25-2021, 10:21 AM	#4
mnvikingstwins Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 42,244 ski_4 ski_4	Rodgers coming to the Vikings, he's getting close to boarding a plane in Mississippi now

01-25-2021, 10:28 AM	#6
dbpsooner Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Omaha Posts: 3,003 dbpsooner	Easy to point the finger if you are Rodgers, but he needs to take a long hard look in the mirror. He was just as responsible for that loss yesterday as anyone. His pocket presence was terrible. He had plenty of opportunities but just didn't capitalize. I almost wonder if the great O-line play for most of the year created a sense of security for Rodgers which caused him to let his guard down.

01-25-2021, 10:37 AM	#9
Onepocketj Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 22,994 jeflave-0 onepocketj	All he had to do was run it at the end instead of trying to force that throw in at the goal line.

01-25-2021, 10:52 AM	#14
Scottish Punk Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 10,456 scottishpunk	That would be something if Rodgers, Stafford, and Watson all switch teams. I think Stafford goes to the Colts, seems like a good fit. Rodgers to the 49ers may be a good one as well. Realistically, I think he stays. This is just Rodgers attitude plus too close to the loss. Give it some time and he will realize his best chance to win is still in Green Bay. Good team around him and the division isn't tough. Bears don't have a QB, Lions will always stink, and Minnesota seem to be treading water. They will easily be the favorites if he stays.

01-25-2021, 10:57 AM	#16
brothertona Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,967 brothertona1	I think he retires, he's under contract for 3 more seasons - I doubt the Packers would trade him.

01-25-2021, 10:58 AM	#17
coltsnsox07 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 22,540	I called them bum slayers all season for beating up terrible teams and losing to good ones but I thought for sure they'd win yesterday(especially when I heard Brown and Winfield Jr were out). Yet again they got down big at half (like vs SF and Atl championship games) and that threw everything out of whack.

01-25-2021, 10:59 AM	#18
7nohitter Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,215 7nohitter	OP, I completely see where you're coming from and agree with you (longtime Pats fan here, many parallels with Brady/Rodgers) and I think Aaron had a hell of a line in yesterday's game. TB was incredibly lucky with the way both the front end and the back end of the Half went their way. Do you think Rodgers could go to the Patriots?? I could see it as a real possibility...and you're right, might be Love's time to shine. __________________ Working on the 1957 set. Looking for the 2017 Bowman Reproduction ORANGE (#/25) Clayton Kershaw.

01-25-2021, 11:01 AM	#19
byronscott4ever Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11,530	Vikings fan here...I think AR not being on the Packers is less than 5%...his interview sounded like many where the raw feelings come out minutes after a loss.

01-25-2021, 11:02 AM	#20
Brian48 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 2,245	Nah. He's not going anywhere.

01-25-2021, 11:09 AM	#22
Prospectorsadvantage Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: LA / DC Posts: 2,369	Rams will take Rodgers. Thanks. __________________ Rams / Lakers / Dodgers / LAFC / Real Madrid

01-25-2021, 11:10 AM	#23
49erRCCollector Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13,066	After his press conference yesterday I texted my sister and nephew (who are big Rodgers fans) “if I’m John Lynch, I make that call” Cause why not? Aaron on the Niners in 2019, they beat the Chiefs, and immediately contend next year (2022). __________________ Will MASSIVELY overpay for: 2002 Fleer Authentix #180, 181 Derek Smith & Zack Bronson AND 2007 Upper Deck Target Exclusive Rookies Autographs #261 Joe Staley #'d to /5

01-25-2021, 11:37 AM	#25
therealcjc33 Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 1,553	As a fellow Packers fan, this loss doesn't directly fall on him, but he does need to take responsibility for failing to capitalize on the turnovers. I know I blamed the officials yesterday, but I was in my feelings at the time lol. He had a wide open Adams on the free play but didn't even look his direction (which honestly shocked me). I said it before the game, Rodgers needed to stay out of his own head, but he just couldn't do it. He was clearly frustrated and it showed. I don't think he will ask for a trade or retire, but I wouldn't be surprised if he did demand to have some say so in their draft picks. He wants to win another Super Bowl and he knows time isn't in his favor.