Latest On Packers, QB Aaron Rodgers
With the official off-season and plenty of roster changes on the horizon, things couldn’t get any rockier as far as the state of affairs with the Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers. NBC Sports’ Mike Florio quoted longtime Packers reporter Bob McGinn after his recent podcast appearance with Tyler Dunne as saying that the Packers may be “done with Rodgers.” 
“He’s not coming back” McGinn narrated to Dunne, using his own instincts and information from people with “first hand knowledge”. “I mean, they’re disgusted with him and they’re done with him. And they move on.”
If you’re curious who McGinn’s “she” is speaking from, basically everyone is. McGinn told Dunne that the entire power structure includes CEOs Markus Murphygeneral manager Brian Gutekunstand head coach Matt La Fleur are all done with the longtime packer. They are reportedly under the impression that he called in the 2022-23 season because he felt he was no longer working hard and that he had emerged in less than ideal shape after abandoning the training program during the off-season.
McGinn also noted that the team “completely believes in the previous first-round selection”. Jordan love and his ability to take over as a full-time starter. McGinn went so far as to claim that even if Rodgers insists on returning to Green Bay, he will do so as Love’s backup. This differs from Gutekunst’s public comments in January, when the veteran GM pointed out that Rodgers still gives the Packers the best chance of winning. Gutekunst also conveyed that love was ready to play. A subsequent report suggested the Packers were seriously considering the prospect of trading Rodgers – to an AFC team – and the all-time great’s weekly chats with Pat McAfee continued to revolve around the trade issue.
The situation presented indicates an inevitable trade. There’s just no way we can move forward together if McGinn’s reporting is accurate. After Rodgers returned after flirting with retirement last year, the Packers appear poised to take the option off the hands of the four-time MVP. Unfortunately, the way the situation has deteriorated will make it harder for Green Bay to dictate terms. Knowing the Packers are done with him will allow other teams to make low-ball offers for the future Hall of Famer, who turned 39 two months ago.
Regardless, it appears Rodgers’ time in Wisconsin is coming to an end. Whether he decides to retire or is sold to a team desperate for an upgrade at quarterback, the Packers could do well with love under center.