Shocking but Not Really: Aaron Rodgers Wants OUT Of Green Bay

While I was trying to remain calm after being made aware of a potential Tim Tebow NFL comeback, news that many have speculated since the Packers traded up to take Jordan Love last year was confirmed; Aaron Rodgers wants out of Green Bay.

Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers is so disgruntled with the Green Bay Packers that he has told some within the organization that he does not want to return to the team, league and team sources told ESPN on Thursday.

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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 29, 2021

I can't say that I'm surprised. After winning the Super Bowl in his third year as a starter, the Packers have not been back since, and it's not exactly been his fault. The Pack have been a perennial contender but have not gone above and beyond to put a Super Bowl-caliber roster around Rodgers. You gotta put the Packers of the last 30 years in the discussion for all-time disappointments in sports. How do you only win two Super Bowls with Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre? (to answer my own question: Tom Brady exists) Who's their last big signing, Julius Peppers?  I'm sure Aaron feels like he's underachieved in his career, never getting back to the big game despite putting up great numbers and winning three MVPs.

The ultimate sign of disrespect came when the Packers traded up to draft his assumed replacement after a 13-3 season. Many scratched their head when it felt like the Packers were just a couple pieces away from getting back to the Super Bowl, and they traded UP to draft someone who was not going to help them in 2020. Rodgers went on to win MVP and lead the Packers to a 2nd straight NFC Title Game; a game that the Packers would lose after a questionable field goal call and atrocious day for Kevin King.

​The Packers have said they aren't trading him, but apparently, A-Rod 1.2 has said he's not coming back to Green Bay regardless if they trade him or not. 

Sources: The Packers reportedly told Aaron Rodgers they were going to trade him in the off season, then backed off. It’s been a bleep show between them ever since. And within the last week Rodgers told the team.. trade or no trade I’m not coming back. Buckle up folks

— trey wingo (@wingoz) April 29, 2021

As of now, his desired destinations are the 49ers, Broncos, and Raiders, but if the Packers were to trade him, I don't think they're going to take a lesser deal to make him happy. I have no idea what the Patriots will do, but this is such a great point, even though it was made well before this news broke and doesn't have to do with him.

As to the notion that the Patriots would somehow allow any interest in Justin Fields to be leaked, a G.M. who doesn’t buy it said this, “Three years later, no one knows why Malcolm Butler didn’t play in the Super Bowl.”

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 29, 2021

I doubt the Packers will trade him to the Patriots, but a boy can dream.

Great minds, future boss. https://t.co/LYQCo0tEe8

— Doz #hiredozo (@DozonLife) April 29, 2021

P.S.

It's funny because it's true!

Rodgers won’t even talk to his mom and the Packers think they gonna win a standoff with him LMFAOOOO

— fields to minnesota (@notHuberto) April 29, 2021

Double P.S.

When you leave the Packers with only one Super Bowl ring after losing the NFC Championship Game at home. pic.twitter.com/4mrTzrWPqD

— Doz #hiredozo (@DozonLife) January 25, 2021