Ugh. I am not sure I've ever heard more sanctimonious b.s. from an athlete. I could stomach half a dozen reasons for being upset, but wow, this was just an utter level of self-serving indulgence, I don't think I'll ever look at him the same way again.

I’m a Packer fan and I’m looking forward to the season. I think we’ll be able to move the ball and score points because we’ll have a good line and some good skill position players. I wish Rodgers the best and I appreciate the excellence and stability he brought to the position these last 13 years.

One SuperBowl in 25 years. Time to try something else, like maybe running and defense instead of a great QB slinging it to a myriad of superduper WRs.

The Packers work within the system created by the owners and the player's union. All the rules are arbitrary. Salary cap, player numbers, practice regiments, etc. They could/can/have been changed. Rogers now wants to go work for one of the teams that passed on him in the draft, one of the teams that has been the chip on his shoulder that has helped to make him a success. The philosophy that got him into GB, planning for the future, is now the reason he wants out . He is a great QB, lets see if he is a great GM. Let him go.

Rodger's statement - "It's all about the people."

Rodger's actions - "It's all about me."

It appears that in lieu of participating in the OTAs – Rodgers has chosen to assume the self-appointed role as spiritual leader for Packers nation. What exactly qualifies him for this position – I don't know – given his history of family and personal relations. However, as many of us expected, his interview with Mayne was an utter boondoggle.

Still, what little I could glean from it – the main cause for his indignation is that he doesn't like a couple of guys in Packers management. Apparently his great love of all things Packers stops right at the feet of Gutekunst and Murphy. Incidentally these are 2 “people” he has known for years, but suddenly and mysteriously, have become the bad guys in all of Packerdom.

It appears that Rodgers is more intent on the public persecution of Gutekunst and Murphy, than anything else. He speaks nebulously about the brick-by-brick building of the Packer community. Yet his actions have been to the contrary.

Frankly, I sense an ulterior motive with Rodgers - things do not seem as they appear with him. To continue to play this game with him is futile and counter-productive. Simply, all the Packers should do is remind him that he has signed contract with them, and, they expect to seem him in training camp - "La Fin". And if he (Rodgers) doesn't want to speak to Gutekunst and Murphy ever again – fine – that is what agents are for.

It was clear that Rodgers had no respect for his bosses at Green Bay.

I read elsewhere that Rodgers called Brian Gutekunst "Jerry Krause", Chicago Bulls general manager who traded away the team's best players which resulted in the demise of the Bulls. Rodgers also called Matt LaFleur "LaPoor". It's clear that Rodgers has burned bridges with the Packers bosses.

The Packers have no choice but to move on from Rodgers, who may or may not have a few good years left in him. Go Pack Go!

I hope Gute and Murphy hold firm and don’t give in. Rodgers, as good as he is, is an employee. He doesn’t run the show. They only way I trade him is if we get an offer that blows their socks off.

I grew up with the understanding, putting off pain is worse then actually facing the pain and getting it over with. With that said, I would hope the FO would just trade the guy now, get some quality picks and say, its time to rebuild, get some talent including a new QB and move on.
Hey in a couple years he can walk away and you get nothing in return and by staying is he really taking you to the SB? I think that ship sailed.

Time to suck it up and say adios, the fans will understand after hearing this crybaby moan for three months now, no one wants to hear that crap anymore

oh darn, no one seems to be taking the employee's stance, as in the real world no matter how shitty the corporate office and bosses are, somehow the commoners take their side...strange...they could really care less about you just about making money...Rodgers gets paid lots of money but the Packers can easily afford it...dont forget that...

Reading these comments is very enlightening. I’ve learned that star QBs are entitled divas. Gee, what a revelation. Next thing you’ll be tellingme is that rock stars are spoiled prima donnas. And I’ve learned that AR is just an employee and should be treated as such. Yup, just another employee like that paper hat guy working at the local Dunkin D’s. Tell him to shut up and make the donuts. Got it. Of course, the donut guy isn’t worth $250 mil and gets National TV exposure whenever he wants it. But no matter, just an irrelevant detail.

Aaron Rogers has problems with his family. And now he has having problems with Gutey.. I dont understand, this years crop of draftees. Are probably the best group in years.. but going by what Arod, and other so called sport journalist. Have been stating. You would think. Even with Rogers back again for another season, the packers are going to be lucky enough to win their division.. Just like the last two years before.. Predictions were not 13-3, more like 7-9..... Ok lets just say.. AROD sits out the year, loses millions of Packer fans generated cash. And the Packers uses a replacement quarter back. And they go all the way to the super bowl, and win.. How is ARod gonna feel? I could see him breaking his engagement. And realize he was a green bay packer quarter back, not a game show host..

Let me summarize what Rodgers put out there last night:

"It hurt my feelings that the Packers let Jordy Nelson walk. I felt embarrassed after the Packers cut Jake Kumerow after I told the media he was a lock to make the roster. Mostly, how dare they plan for the future by aggressively drafting a QB in the first round without telling me first- even though, that really wouldn't have changed anything. I never forget a sleight- real or perceived- no matter how large or small. I am taking revenge on Brian Gutekunst and Mark Murphy. I am placing my need for vengeance above and beyond my supposed love for the fans and my team mates. My bruised ego will not allow another course of action/"

I'll say this again. Year in, year out, there's a chorus of ex-Packers who have come and gone through the locker rooms of 1225, and a good percentage of them look back at their time with the Packers as career highlights, or at least, they tend to hold the Packers organization as tops compared to other stops in their career. Very few of those ex-Packers were able to control the circumstances of their exit from the team. They were cut, allowed to test free agency and not extended an offer, rarely traded away, etc and so forth. And most of them get past it and reflect on what a class organization they had a chance to play for. They understand it's a business.

But, hey.. We're supposed to believe this is a "culture problem". Okay. Sure. Rodgers, be a man, call a spade a spade in public and stand on the principal you're really projecting: "I won't play for the Packers unless they fire the bad men who hurt my feelings."

Or could it be Arod is afraid of Super Bowl success? I mean he has a tremendous array of offensive weapons..(including A. Rogers-both of them)If Bathkiari heals and gets back to starting. along with the other linemen. it will be once again one of the best.. they will be protecting who ever is the games starter. The defense will be improved. no doubt. And hopefully the special team will finally get it's act together. The more you think about it.. the more ridiculous the future hall of famer is.

Or could it be Arod is afraid of Super Bowl success? I mean he has a tremendous array of offensive weapons..(including A. Rogers-both of them)If Bathkiari heals and gets back to starting. along with the other linemen. it will be once again one of the best.. they will be protecting who ever is the games starter. The defense will be improved. no doubt. And hopefully the special team will finally get it's act together. The more you think about it.. the more ridiculous the future hall of famer is.

packedandready says:
May 27, 2021 at 10:05 am
Gute liked Drew Lock the year before. It was absolutely no secret Gute was kicking tires on young QBs and if one he liked was available he was going to take one fairly high. This was no secret to anyone paying attention. Rodgers, fair or not, was seen as a declining player after 2018 and despite going to the NFCCG after the 2019 season Rodgers wasn’t super impressive most of the year. Not to the point you’d think he had an MVP in his future. Gute was trying to upgrade his backup and give him a viable young arm for the future. If Rodgers was taken by surprise by this then he’s not as smart as some of you give him credit for. I hold firm that Rodgers wants a change of scenery and this is his out so he doesn’t alienate himself from the fans. He wants to play closer to home and his sudden interest in Denver when his future wife lives in Boulder isn’t a coincidence or a conspiracy theory. He’s gonna play the victim so he can go play closer to Cali while still being able to sell crap to Packer fans after he retires. That….or this is more scripted soap opera BS