TheKillerNacho 6,616 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 NOTE: The previous thread on this subject descend into madness. I think enough time as passed to open up a new thread as this is fairly big news and Aaron is now officially a hold out. Keep this thread FOOTBALL-RELATED, people. Thanks. https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-rodgers-is-a-holdout-for-the-packers-140542157.html This is the first time in his 16 year career he's skipped any mandatory team activity... While the Packers said earlier this week that they expect Rodgers to play, it seems more and more that he's genuinely not interested. If the hold out continues. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
malak1 676 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Say he shows up just before the season begins so he doesn't lose a ton of money, is there a penalty against malingering? He's a professional, so I don't think he'd do that, but it is an interesting thought, if he were to be that petty. Link to post Share on other sites
sledgehammer 49 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Good on him. I love it. I think Rodgers is a narcissistic d-bag, but I'm loving seeing him punish the GB front office. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
dll2000 4,252 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 What would be ultimate point of sitting out until late in camp and then showing up without any other change? Seems whole exercise would have been a complete waste of time akin to a 2 year throwing a tantrum. It would have accomplished nothing. He needs to either keep sitting, get a new contract or get traded. Anything short of that is a big "L" for Rodgers now. Of course forcing Rodgers to sit and do nothing is an L for team too as they passed on a draft haul. That too is just an exercise in pride. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
incognito_man 9,123 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, sledgehammer said: Good on him. I love it. I think Rodgers is a narcissistic d-bag, but I'm loving seeing him punish the GB front office. Except GB front office is certainly thrilled to have Jordan Love getting these valuable reps without the distraction that is Aaron Rodgers in town. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SaveOurSonics 656 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Peter King suggested the best compromise for both sides is to play out the 2021-22 season with a promise of trading him next offseason. Allows for them to take one last shot with Rodgers, get an additional year to groom Love, and Rodgers gets a guarantee that he's out. Not sure how likely that is considering Rodgers perceived stance on never playing for them again. Gutekunst appears to have really screwed this up. Link to post Share on other sites
incognito_man 9,123 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, malak1 said: Say he shows up just before the season begins so he doesn't lose a ton of money, is there a penalty against malingering? He's a professional, so I don't think he'd do that, but it is an interesting thought, if he were to be that petty. If he misses day 1 of training camp, he loses an accrued season and millions of dollars. He will show up day 1 of TC. Link to post Share on other sites
notthatbluestuff 567 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Quote [Matt Schneiderman] Jordan Love struggled with accuracy during team work today. The arm strength is there, but missed a handful of makeable throws. Period ends with Blake Bortles finding Isaac Nauta deep down the left sideline for a TD. Bortles starting Week One. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Rodjahs12 775 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 He'll come around by August Link to post Share on other sites
Deadpulse 7,388 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 20 minutes ago, incognito_man said: If he misses day 1 of training camp, he loses an accrued season and millions of dollars. He will show up day 1 of TC. That's not true. An accrued year is at least 6 regular season games or time spent on injury lists. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sledgehammer 49 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 22 minutes ago, incognito_man said: Except GB front office is certainly thrilled to have Jordan Love getting these valuable reps without the distraction that is Aaron Rodgers in town. You think? I doubt it. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Mesa_Titan 962 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 minute ago, sledgehammer said: You think? I doubt it. This is Brett Favre all over again. 😂 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BayRaider 6,480 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 32 minutes ago, incognito_man said: Except GB front office is certainly thrilled to have Jordan Love getting these valuable reps without the distraction that is Aaron Rodgers in town. Jordan Love isn’t ready and you know it. And I’m a big Love fan. If Love plays this year it could hurt him in the long run. Plus Rodgers is coming off a Top 5 season in the sport’s history. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BayRaider 6,480 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 32 minutes ago, SaveOurSonics said: Peter King suggested the best compromise for both sides is to play out the 2021-22 season with a promise of trading him next offseason. Allows for them to take one last shot with Rodgers, get an additional year to groom Love, and Rodgers gets a guarantee that he's out. Not sure how likely that is considering Rodgers perceived stance on never playing for them again. Gutekunst appears to have really screwed this up. I think that solution would be best for both, but I certainly understand Rodgers wanting out. Green Bay solves issues at an extremely slow rate. Took forever just to fire McCarthy. Link to post Share on other sites
Blackstar12 2,093 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 He’s just enjoying his summer break a little longer. He’ll be back before the season. Link to post Share on other sites
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