Brit Pack Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) This will be done soon. As my sauces said by tomorrow, latest the weekend. They are just haggling over the deal. To be so public about visiting Rodgers etc that is the sign that the Jets want him bad and that Rodgers is very open to it. If it was speculative it would be very hush hush. This is all now the foreplay to max out the media coverage for Rodgers and the Jets. They want this to be the news story that domaintes this weeks media coverage and the major headlines before the start of FA. The Rodgers story can't get lost in all the early big free agent signings. The Jets are just trying their luck to lower the price. Hence all the news stories. The Jets also need this deal done before FA starts, as if it really looks like this ain't happening they have to pivot to Jimmy G, or some other dude before they get taken off the market. The reality is there is no one else out there for the Jets and the Packers know it. My guess is what happened they offered Packers a good package prior to meeting Rodgers and now are trying to claw back some draft picks and make the deal less sweet. Anyone saying the Packers don't have the leverage they certainly do. Rodgers knows he is unwanted, the Packers will play the 'we don't mind him coming back, he is our guy an MVP' card. But the Jets, if they don't get Rodgers really are up the creek without a paddle. This deal is also great for Rodgers. Raises his brand by being in a big market. His gf lives in NY. He is with a head coach that knows how to run a defence and basically he will have the keys to the offence with Hackett as his buddy. He no way wants the Raiders, that's why there hasn't even been a whisper from them, this is not an open bidding war. Adams has already snubbed him once, McDaniels is a clown and Rodgers knows it, he doesn't want to fit into his offence. Rodgers wants the Jets as bad as they want him! The next time we see or hear from Rodgers it will be with him holding a Jets shirt at the podium being thankful for his time in Green Bay and that this was soemthing he wanted to experience and it was right time for Green Bay to move on and see what they have in Jordan who he wishes the best to as he such a great dude. Then between Monday and Friday next week we'll hear that Merc Lewis, Cobb Lazard and Booby T are all signing for the Jets. Edited March 9, 2023 by Brit Pack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit Pack Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Just looking at this now, the Jets are so geared up for an all in appraoch. They could make some or all of these roster moves, clear up a shed load of cap space and go out and spend like crazy to build around Rodgers for a Super Bowl push:CJ Mosley – $17m base salary – extend or add void years and convert to signing bonus – he has two years on his deal Laken Tomlinson – $12m base salary – extend or add void years and convert to signing bonus – he has two years on his dealCarl Lawson - $15m base salary, $300k dead cap hit, last year of deal, either extend or cutDJ Reed - $10.5m base salary, cutting would save $8m, probably won’t but could add void years and convert to signing bonusJonathan Franklin Meyers - $11.4m base salary, cutting him saves $11m, but he was pretty good, convert to signing bonus his base salaryDuane Brown - $9m base salary, he is 38 years old, cut him and save almost $5m Corey Davis $10.5m base salary, last year of deal, cut him and only $666k dead capJordan Whitehead - $10m cap hit, cut him and save almost $7m, or extend him as he is in the last year of his dealQuinnen Williams in last year of his deal and has a cap hit of $9.5m, he’ll be extendedBraxton Barrios in last year of deal, cut him and save $5m or extend him P.S I'm sure the Packers bring this up in negotations, that the Jets can easily handle any Rodgers cap ramifications. They are basically saying to the Jets we are giving you the best shot at a Super Bowl in donkeys years. If they free up all this cap and have no QB what's the point, they are primed to make a run now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit Pack Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Final post in the trilogy here. Promise. The Jets have to make the deal for Rodgers very soon, cos if they do get him and are all in with him, they want to be players in the early days of FA. No point signing players in FA and not having the QB. This deal going down very soon. Sauces!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit Pack Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 I had to come back for more. Check out the FAs available for LT or RT:Orlando Brown Donovan Smith Taylor Lewan Mike McGlinchey Then check out DT/DEFletcher Cox Javon Hargrave Yannick Ngakoue Dre'Mont Jones You need to be in early to the party to nab one or two of those guys Then bring back Beckham to the Big Apple and this Jets team with Rodgers is loaded. They don't need draft picks they need to immediate impact FAs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anonymous Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 12 hours ago, {Family Ghost} said: That would be stupid on the Packers part. Usually compensation is basically agreed upon before someone gets to talk to your player. That's how eager they are to facilitate something that takes them off the hook from having to bow to Rodgers if he were to decide to stay. Putting up zero roadblocks to anything that leads to Rodgers willingly accepting a trade. The Packers are being very accomodating in every way. Unfortunately the same goes if Rodgers says Green Bay is where he wants to be. Everyone who wants him to move on should be hoping the Jets bow to every demand Aaron has. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anonymous Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Scoremore said: Could live with that deal too. However disagree Rodgers will be taking the Jets to the playoffs. Think they would make it to the divisional round. So #43 this year and a mid to late 20's next year. Be OK but think they should throw a player into the deal. Jets have a very good team just need a QB. Rodgers will make them relevant. Not that you can read too much into it but saw the video of the Jets brass returning from California. They didn't look all too happy gotta be honest. Didn't look like they got what they were looking for. Kinda how they would look if Rodgers jerked their chain. This whole deal could still fall apart. Boy wouldn't that suck. I'd have to apologize to Mr Anonymous. The looks on their faces screamed "what did we get ourselves into?". They're so far down this road, they pretty much have to pursue this to the end, but I have little doubt the Jets were taken back by some of Rodgers' questions and demands. He didn't suddenly stop being a "complicated fella". Edited March 9, 2023 by Mr Anonymous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTwoSixFive Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Brit Pack said: Anyone saying the Packers don't have the leverage they certainly do. Rodgers knows he is unwanted, the Packers will play the 'we don't mind him coming back, he is our guy an MVP' card. But the Jets, if they don't get Rodgers really are up the creek without a paddle. I'd argue that there isn't much leverage all the way round. The Jets may feel they really need Rodgers but there are no other keen suitors for him that are making themselves known, so little competition for his services. Equally, the Packers (I think) are pretty committed to letting him go, but there isn't much of a bidding war going on for his services. So neither side has the kind of ammo to ask for the moon or get away with offering a pittance. Because of the lack of strong leverage from either side, I think any unrealistic offers/counteroffers should be nixed fairly quickly, with a fair (as seen by both sides) deal being agreed before too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit Pack Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 9 minutes ago, OneTwoSixFive said: The Jets may feel they really need Rodgers but there are no other keen suitors for him that are making themselves known The reason I feel they are not making themselves known is that the desire by both Rodgers and the Jets is incredibly strong. Both are set up for a playoff push and all the pieces in terms of coaches are in place. This is the Jets opportunity if they don't take it they have very poor to no real QB alternatives. The Jets are far more desperate for Rodgers than we are to get rid of him and Rodgers is equally desperate to join the Jets as this is a legitimate shot for a Super Bowl compared to what Green Bay can offer with it's cap situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTwoSixFive Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Brit Pack said: The Jets are far more desperate for Rodgers than we are to get rid of him I can see you really believe this. Me, I think they are about even. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit Pack Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, OneTwoSixFive said: I can see you really believe this. Me, I think they are about even. Yup The Jets window is now. They can generate the cap space. They are QB away from being competitive again. There is f'all in FA QB wise. Packers gave Rodgers this contract, they can live with the contract. The potential opportunity cost of losing Jordan Love is the issue for the Packers if Rodgers hangs, less so the contract. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin Eddie Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, Brit Pack said: Yup The Jets window is now. They can generate the cap space. They are QB away from being competitive again. There is f'all in FA QB wise. Packers gave Rodgers this contract, they can live with the contract. The potential opportunity cost of losing Jordan Love is the issue for the Packers if Rodgers hangs, less so the contract. Rodgers knows ge becomes an instant legend in NY and possible GOAT if he can lead the Jets to a SB victory...their first since Namath. He wants that legacy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire12 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 17 minutes ago, Cousin Eddie said: Rodgers knows ge becomes an instant legend in NY and possible GOAT if he can lead the Jets to a SB victory...their first since Namath. He wants that legacy. ....but can he deal with it failing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit Pack Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, squire12 said: ....but can he deal with it failing? Doesn't matter he is already made his legacy. This is a better opportunity than what Green Bay can offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit Pack Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Not a fan of Cowherd but when he says what I think, I'm a fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anonymous Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Can't wait to see what Rodgers gets the Jets to do to appease him if this deal gets done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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