As usual, there’s two sides to every story. Regarding the inevitable divorce between the Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers, we had previously heard one side. Today, we heard some of the other side. Via Matt Schneidman of TheAthletic.com, G.M. Brian Gutekunst told reporters at the league meeting in Arizona that the team tried to contact [more] … [Read more...] about Brian Gutekunst tried to call Aaron Rodgers “many times” this offseason, with no response
Jets have had “productive conversations” in trade talks with Packers for Aaron Rodgers
Jets General Manager Joe Douglas said he’s “optimistic” about a trade for Aaron Rodgers, but the team is not in a hurry to make it happen. The Jets remain at an impasse with the Packers on a deal for the four-time league MVP. “There’s been some productive conversations,” Douglas said, via SNY. “Obviously, we’re not [more] … [Read more...] about Jets have had “productive conversations” in trade talks with Packers for Aaron Rodgers
Brian Gutekunst: Packers won’t necessarily get a first-round pick for Aaron Rodgers
The Packers are ready to move on from Aaron Rodgers, even if they don’t get a first-round draft pick for trading him. Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst acknowledged in a conversation with reporters today that the Packers won’t necessarily get a first-round pick from the Jets in the Rodgers trade, according to Tom Pelissero of [more] … [Read more...] about Brian Gutekunst: Packers won’t necessarily get a first-round pick for Aaron Rodgers
Roger Goodell should urge Woody Johnson, Mark Murphy to make a deal
For two weeks, an impasse has existed between the Packers and the Jets over the terms of a trade for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It could linger for at least another 31 days, when the draft begins. Or it could end right now. It could end right now if Commissioner Roger Goodell invites Packers CEO Mark [more] … [Read more...] about Roger Goodell should urge Woody Johnson, Mark Murphy to make a deal
Robert Saleh on Aaron Rodgers trade: I’m sure they’ll figure something out, but we are in no hurry
Robert Saleh wishes he already had Aaron Rodgers on the Jets’ roster. Rodgers, though, remains on the Packers’ roster, with the Jets and Packers not yet having agreed upon a trade to send the quarterback to New York. Saleh said Monday he wishes the trade had happened “three years ago.” But he still expects the [more] … [Read more...] about Robert Saleh on Aaron Rodgers trade: I’m sure they’ll figure something out, but we are in no hurry