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Reply to "Rodgers Wants A New Contract?"

There’s no denying he signed the contract and I was one of the first in this thread to suggest he should live up to his obligations and play the next three years.  The problem is after this season the team can cut bait.   Rodgers doesn’t want to be a lame duck in 2021.  

I think what we need to understand is he’s not some schlub aging QB.  The guy had arguably his best season, and assuming he can stay healthy, there’s no reason to think he can’t perform at a top 5-6 level QB in the league.   That gives GB a legitimate window to win it all the next 2-3 years.

It would be one thing if Love were ready to go or if the defense was better.  Then you maybe roll the dice and deal Rodgers and move on.  But does anyone think this team can win 12-13 games without Rodgers?  

Perhaps we are all a bunch of dummies and behind the scenes Love has made a huge developmental jump and some of the younger players around him also take a step forward.   Could they be decent w/Love in 2021?  That’s the question because a disinterested Rodgers playing for no future won’t be the same guy.  And I think it has the potential to be a major distraction.  Either he’s back for the next 3 years (or longer) on a reworked contract, or he’s traded after June 1.  There is no other possible scenario.  

This whole thing is just so stupid.  I mean, we live in a forgiving culture and society.  Gute and Murphy need to swallow their pride and bury the hatchet and it doesn’t have to be a public spectacle.  Tell him “look Aaron, we apologize for how the 2019 draft went down but we also have to look out for the team.  We know you deserve better and want security so here you go - we’ll convert your 3 years remaining to basically guarantee you are our guy through the 2023 season.  After that, we’ll see where things stand.  And here’s a modest raise on top of it.”

That’s being fair and reasonable and meeting him at least halfway.  If he rejects the idea, then you need to make the trade after June 1.

Last edited by Tschmack
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