Aaron Rodgers: Trade chatter “all conjecture” until I decide what I want to do

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The prospect of the Packers trading Aaron Rodgers has been bandied about since the team’s offseason began with their Week 18 loss to the Lions and the speculation picked up a little more steam over the last week or so.

Part of that was due to comments Rodgers made on The Pat McAfee Show last week and other reports added to the momentum over the weekend, but Rodgers has not made any announcements about his plans for playing the 2023 season at this point. He referenced that during this week’s appearance on McAfee’s show by saying any trade chatter is “all conjecture” until he decides what he wants to do in the future.

While that decision still needs to be made, Rodgers said he understands that wanting to keep playing may set the wheels in motion for a move to another team. Rodgers said he knows that there are “two sides” to a decision about remaining in Green Bay and that the Packers “might want to move on” in a different direction before next season gets underway.

The Packers’ point of view will also fall into the “conjecture” category until Rodgers makes his plans known and he didn’t sound like he was on the verge of making any announcements on Tuesday.

96 responses to “Aaron Rodgers: Trade chatter “all conjecture” until I decide what I want to do

  1. So wonderful that it is all about him. Can’t wait until he is out of the league.

  2. All rise, His Honor, Aaron Rodgers, has spoken. As a rival fan I am so glad Rodgers is a Packer’s problem.

  3. Rodgers is saying don’t overbid for his services. He doesn’t want to go to a team that gives up too much draft capital to get him.

  4. Two weeks ago: I’m not going to hold the Packers hostage.

    Now: You’ll decide when I tell you what I decide.

  5. I still remember this guy said that the news about him demanding $50 million/year is categorically false. He is right. He wanted more and got it. Huge talented player, not a lot of integrity.

  6. It is all conjecture even if a deal is in place until the new year starts and the NFL certifies the trade. Drama queen is going to milk this until the cow actually keels over…like the first practice of training camp when Aaron is actually required to show up.

  7. You can’t tell me the Rodgers’ and the Bradys of the world haven’t thought about their futures all through the previous season… as if when the season ends it’s like, “Oh, hey, I guess I’d better decide what I want to do next season!” They love the spotlight, they love the conjecture, they love the attention, and they drag it out as long as they can. As if the world is waiting with baited breath until they graciously share their news with us. Where they end up, or what they decide to do, are mildly interesting news tidbits to most people, not the earth-shattering developments they think they are.

  8. WHat you decide to do? If I was GB, if I could trade this guy, I would have done it yesterday.

    Massive mistake to not have dumped him on Denver or some other team to make it their problem.

  9. Brady and Rodgers, the Real Housewives of the NFL, should have their own show on Bravo this offseason. Both are nothing but drama queens

  10. The Packers, yet another team that’s more afraid of losing regular season games than they are trying to win in the playoffs.

    They gave Rodgers all the power so I hope he lets them twist in the wind. I do not feel bad for them. The majority of the people on these boards said the Packers giving Rodgers all the money and all the power was a bad idea so lets not act like nobody saw this coming.

    Rebuilds can be scary but look at what the Eagles and 49ers have done with young QBs who were never supposed to start and not drafted in the 1st round.

  11. Gutenkunst didn’t have the stones to trade the reigning MVP. I bet he wishes he would’ve now.

  12. That’s what I hate about the offseason. It’s all gonna be news that has nothing to do with what’s on the field.

  13. No sympathy for the Packers, this one is self-inflicted. Should have run like Shalaine Woodley did.

    P.S. Rodgers will be stocking up on peyote with that $60M!

  14. My take on this is Rodgers is saying, “It’s all mind over matter, and none of you matter”.

  15. Rodgers is a great talent, but as a long time Packer’s fan it would be nice to have a QB who knows they are incredibly lucky to be paid millions to play a game. And not have to “figure out” if they want to keep doing it. We went though this annually with Favre and now Rodgers. It would be nice to have a QB who loves the game and competition so much, they will have to be dragged off the field when the time comes.

  16. The violins play softly in the background…the queen makes her elegant entrance…there is a hush, which settles over the room…the queen speaks and says…”All other drama must stop!…for I am the DRAMA QUEEN!

  17. Um no it’s not Aaron. The Packers can work out a deal to trade you pending your decision. IF you decide to retire, great. One team keeps their picks/players and the league moves on. If you decide to play, you’ll be doing it in a new city.

    How many times have trades happened “pending passing a physical” and then they fell through? Any team that would make the trade would have a plan B in case you decided to retire.

  18. Of course it’s conjecture, and if he didn’t have such an ego issue, he would shut up for a few days (weeks would be better) and go off the radar. But, as we know all too well, this is Aaron at the helm.

  19. It’s about a math problem. Rodgers age, plus cap number (insane and getting worse) plus recent late season underwhelming performance at critical times leaves the GBP with few options. Convince him a trade is best, or let him keep holding their team hostage. This, from a packer fan.

  20. Just once I wish Rodgers said or did something that defied everyones expectation of him.

  21. Boy Rodgers really works up the loonies.

    Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

    Apparently the lunatic runs the asylum

  22. Then fact the Packers may want to move on from Rodgers after a down year says they signed him to that monster extension as an “all in” move. Then proceeded to trade away Adams and surround Rodgers with rookies, below average receivers like Lazard and Tonyan, and wash ups like Watkins and Mercedes Lewis.

    Which begs the question: what in the hell is Brian Gutekunst thinking??

  23. A A ron Rodgers is a stand up model American that stood up during uncertain times. He will make the right decision just like he did with the “immunized” drama against literally a big lie.

  24. Packers fans say they want to run him out of town, until the day they come to the realization that Jordan Love is, well, Jordan Love. Make no mistake: Aaron Rodgers without decent receivers is going to win you a hell of a lot more games than Jordan Love without decent receivers.

  25. hippstuff says:
    January 24, 2023 at 3:21 pm
    You can’t tell me the Rodgers’ and the Bradys of the world haven’t thought about their futures all through the previous season… as if when the season ends it’s like, “Oh, hey, I guess I’d better decide what I want to do next season!” They love the spotlight, they love the conjecture, they love the attention, and they drag it out as long as they can. As if the world is waiting with baited breath until they graciously share their news with us. Where they end up, or what they decide to do, are mildly interesting news tidbits to most people, not the earth-shattering developments they think they are.

    ————-

    I don’t think that’s true at all. They are actually focused on the season they are playing in 100%. That’s the only way to have a chance at success. Then when the season ends they have to take stock of everything and determine if they have the desire to keep playing. It’s a huge commitment, particularly with a new team. They definitely don’t know what they are going to do when the season ends. Sure, they have some ideas, but they can’t really engage with their current team or any new team for some time.

  26. Kind of amusing that we are approaching the territory of Aaron Rodgers doing to the Packers and Jordan Love what Brett Favre did to him and the Packers.

    Very amusing.

  27. Nothing surprises me with this guy. Wait, I take that back. I’m surprised he doesn’t talk about himself in the 3rd person. Then he would be complete.

  28. Hard to believe he has a strained relationship with his family. Unless it’s all about Aaron he isn’t satisfied – and even then I doubt he is. Such a jerk.

  29. While he’s arrogant, he’s not stupid, so I betcha a case of beer he already knows his course of action, but is just waiting to see what Gutey does with the roster (ie, his buddies and free agency), before he acts. What that means is the saga will continue at least up to March 3rd. The saga will likely continue for a while.

  30. As horrible of a year Rodgers had (compared to previous years) they were still only one win away from a playoff berth and everyone knows anything can happen in the playoffs (looking at you Bills fans). Even if they just decided to run it back, they’d still be in play in that division. Jordan Love wouldn’t have had them knocking at the doorstep of the playoffs. That easily would’ve been a 5 win team. I’ll admit the off-season drama has gotten old with him but it doesn’t take away the fact that he makes this team better when he’s on the field.

  31. He knows Favre > Rodgers and it bugs him
    ===========

    3x MVP Favre still wasn’t as good as Rodgers. Let alone give away the ball Favre.

    In terms of what Favre meant to fans and the organization at the time, sure. And all this nonsense is only going to widen that divide.

  32. I have a strong feeling he’ll end up with the Jets, especially if they hire Hackett as OC.

  33. Aaron Rodgers is a self-centered, privileged liar. It is unseemly to trust anyone who goes straight to the convenient conspiracy theories as their first line of defense. The earth is flat, we never landed on the moon, the election was “stolen” from The Orange King, all pizza joints in DC are pedo farms, Q-Anutz are our saviors, and Barack Obama controls our weather. If we could just get past these inconvenient truths, there’s still hope for humanity. Some of you should be very grateful stupid isn’t painful.

  34. Don’t trade the queen, bench him! You’ve got 1st round pick Jordan Love in your back pocket and you don’t even know what he can do, it’s time to find out.
    Let history show that Rodgers was benched due to his petulant attitude. Can you imagine how much whining there would be? The queen would be big time upset and that would be at least as entertaining as any of their games.

  35. stellarperformance says:
    January 24, 2023 at 5:07 pm

    Aaron Rodgers is a self-centered, privileged liar. It is unseemly to trust anyone who goes straight to the convenient conspiracy theories as their first line of defense. The earth is flat, we never landed on the moon, the election was “stolen” from The Orange King, all pizza joints in DC are pedo farms, Q-Anutz are our saviors, and Barack Obama controls our weather. If we could just get past these inconvenient truths, there’s still hope for humanity. Some of you should be very grateful stupid isn’t painful.

    ___________

    Aaron Rodgers might be arrogant and obnoxious, but it doesn’t mean he’s wrong.
    If you haven’t realized that kids and healthy peeps are dying right in front of your face, there is no hope for you. Unfortunately for you being ign0rant is something you’re born with and it takes one to know one…

  36. There’s your hero Packer fans! Forces the team to give him the greatest extension in NFL history and less than a year later is wanting to be traded. This is what you people wanted!

  37. Holy moly. Most of the commenters on here act like he is storming a local tv station, grabbing the microphone, and talking about himself completely unwelcomed. He is on a podcast every Tuesday with someone who he has candid conversations with. Of course he’s going to talk about himself. People are allowed to have opinions about themselves and their own situation. Any time an athlete says anything other than the most bland post-game presser answers, they’re criticized for being selfish. If they only answer that way in every interview, they’re boring robots.

  38. Serious question….if the packers continue to roll over and bring back Rodgers friends how will they be able to stock their defense with more below average dirty players?

  39. Then proceeded to trade away Adams and surround Rodgers with rookies, below average receivers like Lazard and Tonyan, and wash ups like Watkins and Mercedes Lewis.

    ***************************************************************

    Pay attention much? Lazard, Tonyan and Lewis are Rodgers guys… he specifically named all of them when questioned about what he would like to see if he returns (plus Cobb and Bahk). As for Adams, he didn’t want to be in GB anymore.

  40. cheeseisfattening says:
    January 24, 2023 at 5:35 pm
    Serious question….if the packers continue to roll over and bring back Rodgers friends how will they be able to stock their defense with more below average dirty players?
    //////////
    Another zinger. Wow, you’re good. So creative and funny. Whooo!

  41. As a long-time Vikings fan, I’m not crazy about Kirk Cousins for a number of reasons. He’s a decent QB, dedicated family man, and seems liked and respected by his teammates. What I really like about him is there’s no incessant drama and attention seeking like AR.
    My late mother had a saying about annoying people, “I wish they’d dry up and blow away.”

  42. hippstuff says:
    January 24, 2023 at 3:21 pm
    You can’t tell me the Rodgers’ and the Bradys of the world haven’t thought about their futures all through the previous season… as if when the season ends it’s like, “Oh, hey, I guess I’d better decide what I want to do next season!” They love the spotlight, they love the conjecture, they love the attention, and they drag it out as long as they can. As if the world is waiting with baited breath until they graciously share their news with us. Where they end up, or what they decide to do, are mildly interesting news tidbits to most people, not the earth-shattering developments they think they are.“

    Correct except for one thing…

    Rodgers and Brady don’t go out of their way to draw up all this attention.

    The media needs a year round nfl paycheck and drawing up all this conspiracy is gow you get it.

    Wanna stop it?

    Dont frequent a NFL website in the offseason. Make these media guts talk about something else.

  43. smithy says:
    January 24, 2023 at 3:35 pm
    It would be nice to have a QB who loves the game and competition so much, they will have to be dragged off the field when the time comes.
    ———-
    Not sure you’re right – people seem pretty sick of Brady too.

  44. TheTruth says:
    January 24, 2023 at 5:17 pm
    If you haven’t realized that kids and healthy peeps are dying right in front of your face, there is no hope for you.
    Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

    From Covid vaccinations? According to who? Joe Rogan? Your fishing buddy? Your wife’s hairdresser. I call BS! Show us tg3cdata. You are full of it, and you buy into conspiracy theories. The shame of it is you can vote.

  45. Rodgers is waiting, at least in part, to see what Brady does. They are both first-ballot hall of famers, obviously, and I believe it would kill Rodgers to be in Brady’s shadow if they were inducted on the same day. The only way to ensure they aren’t is for Rodgers to retire a year before Brady, or a year (or more) after.

  46. The only thing that isn’t conjecture is that I am still a ‘One Ring Blunder.’ E-X-L-A-X!

  47. stellarperformance says:
    January 24, 2023 at 6:33 pm
    TheTruth says:
    January 24, 2023 at 5:17 pm
    If you haven’t realized that kids and healthy peeps are dying right in front of your face, there is no hope for you.
    Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

    From Covid vaccinations? According to who? Joe Rogan? Your fishing buddy? Your wife’s hairdresser. I call BS! Show us tg3cdata. You are full of it, and you buy into conspiracy theories. The shame of it is you can vote.

    ____________________

    So you think it’s normal when a 21 year old has a stroke and keeps happening more and more. You need to really explore other news sources out there, it’s all over the place and not hard to find. You’re incapable of critically thinking.

  48. From Covid vaccinations? According to who? Joe Rogan? Your fishing buddy? Your wife’s hairdresser. I call BS! Show us tg3cdata. You are full of it, and you buy into conspiracy theories. The shame of it is you can vote.

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    He’s right and who cares if he likes to listen Joe Rogan. You clearly get and don’t even question the blatant lies you believe from the View and Rachel Maddow. The same people that have lied to you continuously for the past decade.

  49. So you think it’s normal when a 21 year old has a stroke and keeps happening more and more. You need to really explore other news sources out there, it’s all over the place and not hard to find. You’re incapable of critically thinking.
    ———-

    No it’s not normal but it happens. And it happened before any COVID vaccine. Do you have data on how many times this “keeps happening,” and has that data ruled out other causes? I agree critical thinking is important. Please provide context for yours.

  50. This is actually more annoying than the Favre situation. At least Ted Thompson had a pair of balls, and told Favre to get bent, when he flew back to town to change his mind. Gutekunst should have traded Rodgers to Denver – pretty sure that was why they hired Hackett, anyways. Instead, the Seahawks look like geniuses, while the Packers look foolish, for catering to a guy who is a regular season Hall of Famer, but a playoff game average player, except for ONE season, which is now 12 years ago. Garbage.

  51. we dont need no stinkin a rodgers decision. We have logic too Mr Rodgers.
    1. Gutt the GM knows who writes his check, checks he uses to pay his mortgage and put kids through college. If he trades Rodgers and Love takes over and goes 5 and 12, guess who is out of work this time next year. There will be no trade.
    2. Rodgers can retire but to what. He plays golf all winter in Ca anyways and if he plays 17 games he gets 56 mil.
    In the end he is coming back, he knows he is coming back and he isnt getting traded. Lets move on

  52. For someone who has won ONE Super Bowl since 2005, he sure thinks highly of himself. Go away Aaron!

  53. Look at it this way … is not that one more year of AR may amount to the same record of having JL start ?? or may be much worse so may as well pay the man not expecting much or the usual one n done in the playoffs n be rid of it all starting afresh in 24, as after all who has the cap space available to take on that contract n would his greatness even want to go there ?? so just bite the bullet due to the fact that AR played the business end of the game so much better than the suits owned by the funny money stock fans n jocks.

  54. Why do people freak out when we’re all of two weeks into the postseason? Give him at least until the Super Bowl and as long as he lets them know a week or two before free agency starts, they’re fine…

  55. Let’s not forget who ihis mentor was ..BRETT FAVRE. He watched , he took notes, and he learned how to be the biggest PIA at the end of your career. Oh also the Packers made him wait like 4 years before they let him be the starter….payback??!?!

  56. mostrows says:
    January 24, 2023 at 7:07 pm
    For someone who has won ONE Super Bowl since 2005, he sure thinks highly of himself. Go away Aaron!

    ______________

    One Super Bowl? Please don’t remind me.

  57. gibson45 says:
    January 24, 2023 at 6:47 pm
    So you think it’s normal when a 21 year old has a stroke and keeps happening more and more. You need to really explore other news sources out there, it’s all over the place and not hard to find. You’re incapable of critically thinking.
    Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

    Unless and until Johns Hopkins, or the NIH, or the CDC, or The Cleveland Clinic, or Mayo Clinic publish anything close to what you contend, I will not try to “critically think” and create an alternate reality for myself…….but you go-ahead. Good luck with that.

  58. At least Ted Thompson had a pair of balls, and told Favre to get bent, when he flew back to town to change his mind.
    +++++++
    That was like 4 years after Favre first started his “retirement mullings”. So pretty much the same.

  59. His rookie WRs are set to take the next step. RBs are solid. Defense can always be better but GB seems like a good fit.

  60. pkrlvr says:
    January 24, 2023 at 3:26 pm
    Boy Rodgers really works up the loonies
    —————————————————————————————–
    Takes one to know one. Based on his dismal decision making all season long including losing to THAT team twice, thinking whatever he decides it will be wrong, lol.

  61. This guy makes Judge Smails (‘you’ll get nothing and like it!’) look like King Solomon….

  62. We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won’t feel offended.

  63. stellarperformance says:

    We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced
    ++++++
    but your messages come through loud and clear.

  64. packerlies says:
    January 25, 2023 at 1:04 pm
    stellarperformance says:

    We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced
    ++++++
    but your messages come through loud and clear.

    ______________________

    Exactly, but he will never under that. The amount of BS he has consumed over the years makes it hard to break free from the web of lies.

  65. Opinions and conspiracies are the easiest for the less-intelligent to believe because facts and evidence mean nothing. Prove your conspiracies or sit down.

  66. stellarperformance says:
    January 25, 2023 at 3:44 pm

    Opinions and conspiracies are the easiest for the less-intelligent to believe because facts and evidence mean nothing. Prove your conspiracies or sit down.

    111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

    There is a lot of evil and bad things happening in the world lately. You should really take a breath and consider opposing opinions. Having an open mind is good for your mental health. Anger combined with no debate is unhealthy and leads to only one result. That result is not a positive one.

  67. Also – “Prove your conspiracies or sit down.”

    I believe the “silenced” point you previously brought up is why this can’t be done. Think about what you said there, but reverse the shoes you’re in………

  68. vikingsfanscratcheshead says: January 25, 2023 at 4:25 pm There is a lot of evil and bad things happening in the world lately. You should really take a breath and consider opposing opinions. Having an open mind is good for your mental health. Anger combined with no debate is unhealthy and leads to only one result. That result is not a positive one. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Debate what, exactly? I will never give anyone who believes The Big Lie the time of day. That’s not intolerance for “different opinions.” It’s common sense.

  69. So you think it’s normal when a 21 year old has a stroke and keeps happening more and more. You need to really explore other news sources out there, it’s all over the place and not hard to find. You’re incapable of critically thinking.

    //////////////////

    “So you think it’s normal when a 21 year old has a stroke”
    Umm people have been having strokes, including 21 year olds before Covid and the vaccine. SMH

  70. At least Ted Thompson had a pair of balls, and told Favre to get bent, when he flew back to town to change his mind.
    ==========

    Not so much.

    He should have told Favre not to show up at all.

    The Packers buried their head in the sand, hoping he would just go away.

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