Aaron Rodgers CONTRACT discussion

Its a nod to the chip on his shoulder

They could have announced it any day, they chose today for a reason

Congrats Aaron

That was quick! Way to get'er done! Way to go boyeee!!

I hope he actually ends his career in GB, and this contract does that. I do worry about the salary cap hit. Between him and CMIII, that's a lot of dough tied up.

But in the end, it's a fine day to be a Packer fan!

Only Finley could screw up this moment:

Congratulations 2 my man @AaronRodgers12. Frankly, he deserves more, but thank you 4 saving some 4 the rest. Every dinner on u sir! Let's Go

I haven't seen the details. When they say "extended," does that mean the remaining two years remain intact? If so, that is notable. Getting the best player in the league at a discount for another two years is nice.

Looks like those numbers remain. Makes sense.

From NFL Network's Albert Breer: "The two years left on Rodgers' old deal helped he and the Packers manage the numbers. His cap figure doesn't exceed $21M in any year of the deal."

40 million in the first year? Did the Packers front load the heck out of his contract? From what I have read it is not a 40 million bonous that will be prorated over the contract but regular pay in the first year.
Do they take a first year cap hit of 40 million then for the rest of the contract does Rodgers cap number fall to 14 million?

nsfw (text)

f-yeah

Learn to control your trolling, cat toy. Push it too far and we'll become bored with you and send you on your way.

In other words, go ahead and zip it now.

Thanks.

BURNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNED

This is a well ran organization

feels good

You can call this your last warning if you want, because it is.

Flacco and A-Rod opening the door for Cutler to cash in,



or not.

Has to be a cloudy day in Kiln.

Rob Demovsky‏@RobDemovsky10m
How did @AaronRodgers12 celebrate his contract extension? With a round of golf at Green Bay CC with @BBulaga and @jsitton71.

Yes. Epic for GB.

Brett Favre (@Favre4Official)
4/26/13, 7:04 PM
Help me out @packers fans... retweet to give a BIG shout out to my man @AaronRodgers12!!
Link

Aaron on what this contract means.

quote:

"It does mean a lot. It gives me the security knowing that I have a continued future here. It means a lot that they redid this with two years left on my deal, very thankful to my agent and Russ to be able to get something done. It’s exciting knowing I’m going to continue to have the opportunity to be not only the face of this franchise here but continue to have an impact in this community and the state.

"I feel like I come from some humble roots and I’m very humbled to have this opportunity to play a sport that I love. I’ve been dreaming about playing since I was a kid watching Joe Montana and Steve Young on TV, now being able to live out that dream and be paid very well. It’s also a responsibility I take very seriously.

"For me, it’s more of a responsibility and the security knowing that my future is here in Green Bay. Obviously from the West Coast, I’ve spent eight great years here and learned a lot about myself and enjoyed my time here. But for me it’s about the responsibility that comes with the opportunity I’ve been given and try to make the most of it." 4 minutes ago

Thanks Ted. And thank you Aaron Rodgers.

Awesome and exactly what i hoped it would be--Aaron is now highest paid player in NFL, and averages highest yet it is worked out that further down the road-it is front loaded so pacckers are protected if or when Aaron is done. Also gives us help so we can keep other players under contract so we dont have to fire sale like ravens. Aaron now has bragging rights as best player and contract proves it.
Congrats to you Aaron.
Go Pack GO.

A bit of the details: "Rodgers’ deal tacks two years onto his previous contract, keeping him under contract for the next seven seasons at an average of a little less than $19 million per year — well shy of the $20.1 million Joe Flacco will earn on average, though Rodgers can tout the $22 million dollar average on his extension as making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. Flacco’s cap hit also escalates to $27 million in the fourth year of his contract; Rodgers never eclipses $21 million." Nice work, TT!

Pretty cool!

Awesome contract.

looks like we traded out with SF???--hope we fleeced sf if so

go back to kiln redneck

????

im mean i am a redneck but why do u want me to go to Kiln?

quote:

"I was correcting Mike (McCarthy) just a couple of minutes ago," Rodgers said, shortly after the deal was announced. "We were talking about April 23, 2005, and he mistakenly said two days (and) eight years ago, and it was actually three.

Best QB in the league extended with the best franchise....nuff said!

quote:

Originally posted by packattack:
im mean i am a redneck but why do u want me to go to Kiln?

It wasn't personal, 'attack. He was referencing the tweet from Favre at the top o' the page.

Besides, over time, you'll see that johnnie g is one of our more "unique" posters.

He deserves every penny. When you factor in the existing two years that apparently weren't adjusted it's a bargain.

http://www.packers.com/media-c...FL_photo_nflhomepage

pretty funny graphics about ARod on NFL.com, quite the photobomb menagerie

quote:

Crazy as it sounds, Rodgers took less
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

While the deal indeed sounds impressive on the surface — five years, $110 million — the reality says more Rodgers’ selflessness than Tom Brady’s much-hyped “he took less!” deal said about his.

The $22 million annual average applies over the five years of the extension. That’s the new-money average. Tacking on the two years at $20 million that Rodgers was due to earn under his existing deal, it’s a seven-year, $130 million contract.

That’s an average of $18.5 million — well short of the $20.1 million high-water mark set by Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco last month.

Rodgers’ decision to expose himself to the petty “whose is bigger?” comparisons reflects a pragmatism that will help the Packers remain competitive, if of course they’re willing to spend their cap money. Per a source with knowledge of the deal, Rodgers’ cap number never exceeds $21 million in any year of the contract. In contrast, Flacco’s deal has cap numbers of $28.55 million in 2016, $31.15 million in 2017, and $24.75 million in 2018.

Averaging 18.5 is an insane bargain. Kudos to Rodgers for accepting a reasonable deal.

Video:
Aaron Rodgers Media Scrum about new contract

quote:

Aaron Rodgers is getting 40 million THIS season. The #Astros ENTIRE payroll is 27 million. Both have same shot at winning World Series
— Robert Flores (@RoFloESPN)

Lots of cap room left too with the cash they paid out in signing bonuses.

Show me the money

Andrew Brandt was so good with the cap that I was worried we would struggle when he left. Russ Ball has done a tremendous job though. I can't recall GB having any cap issues recently.

I really like how they work the cap in Green Bay. While some players will not perform up to their contract and be asked to restructure (Hawk....), they never negotiate in a cap hit in a year that forces them to restructure (ie: Wahle's contract). Both sides fully expect to play out the entire contract. Just look at Dumervil in Denver. That contract was signed knowing that the Broncos were never going to pay out $12m this year. Dumervil would have had to be an all-pro, which both sides had to know wouldn't happen. Makes it much easier too plan your future when you don't have to think about cutting very good players b/c their contract is no longer lining up with their play.

Details of Rodgers contract....with $35 million signing bonus. Good deal for both Rodgers and the Packers.

Year-by-year breakdown



2013

Salary cap number: $12 million.
Cash value: $40 million.
Base salary: $4.5 million.
Signing bonus: $35 million.
Workout bonus: $500,000.

2014

Salary cap number: $17.9 million.
Cash value: $10.9 million.
Base salary: $900,000.
Roster bonus: $9.5 million (guaranteed against skill and injury).
Workout bonus: $500,000.

2015

Salary cap number: $18.6 million.
Cash value: $11.6 million.
Base salary: $1 million.
Roster bonus: $9.5 million (guaranteed against skill and injury).
Roster bonus: $37,500 per game active, up to a total of $600,000.
Workout bonus: $500,000.

2016

Salary cap number: $19.6 million.
Cash value: $12.6 million.
Base salary: $11.5 million.
Roster bonus: $37,500 per game active, up to a total of $600,000.
Workout bonus: $500,000.

2017

Salary cap number: $20.65 million.
Cash value: $13.65 million.
Base salary: $12.55 million.
Roster bonus: $37,500 per game active, up to a total of $600,000.
Workout bonus: $500,000.

2018

Salary cap number: $20.9 million.
Cash value: $20.9 million.
Base salary: $19.8 million.
Roster bonus: $37,500 per game active, up to a total of $600,000.
Workout bonus: $500,000.

2019

Salary cap number: $21.1 million.
Cash value: $21.1 million.
Base salary: $20 million.
Roster bonus: $37,500 per game active, up to a total of $600,000.
Workout bonus: $500,000

Thank you Aaron and thanks you Ted.

Damn we are lucky. I am thankfull.