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Jets in talks with Packers, Aaron Rodgers
Jets in talks with Packers, Aaron Rodgers, sources say
The New York Jets have had conversations with the Green Bay Packers and with quarterback Aaron Rodgers this week regarding a potential trade of the four-time MVP to the Jets, according to sources. The sources said some of those conversations were expected to take place Tuesday, but that it's unclear as of Tuesday morning whether they will result in a trade. Rodgers still has not made any announcements about what he intends to do this season. It's still possible he decides to retire, or to stay in Green Bay. But if he still wants to play and he and the Packers agree it's time for him to play somewhere else, the Jets appear to be a realistic option. If the Jets are speaking directly with Rodgers, they and he would have had to secure the Packers' permission, as he is still under contract with Green Bay. So, the discussions Rodgers is having with the Jets indicate at least some openness on the part of the Packers to the idea of trading him there. But there are potential complications to a deal, including Rodgers' huge and complicated contract, that might have to be addressed to make sure both teams would be in compliance with the salary cap by the start of the league year next Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. Rodgers is under contract through 2024 for $108.8 million. Technically, the contract, signed last March, runs through 2026, but 2025 and 2026 are considered "dummy" years for cap purposes. His deal includes a fully guaranteed $59.5 million this season, with $58.3 million coming in the form of an option bonus, payable before the start of the regular season. Because his bonus money is prorated, Rodgers wouldn't hobble the Jets' cap. He would count $15.8 million in 2023 and $32.5 million in 2024, cap-friendly for a player of his stature. The Packers would get hit with a $40.3 million "dead" charge in 2023 -- nearly $9 million more than he'd count if he were on the roster. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...rs-sources-say |
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04-13-2023, 10:11 AM | #301 |
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The Jets painted themselves into a corner. It's either Rodgers, Jackson or Wilson. And I'm not sure they've shown any interest in Lamar at all.
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And I just don't see how Lamar fits into that offense. That's the problem with Lamar, so many teams would have to change their offense entirely.
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They should have just gone after Carr and ended this shit a month ago. He'd at least help that team get to the playoffs. |
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Now they have their fans thinking they're 100% getting Rodgers, and everybody is talking SB. |
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Watch Baltimore swoop in and trade for Rodgers now, lol.
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Can't imagine how miserable Rodgers will make things for Gute and Co if they end up not trading him. He's going to **** that team so hard out of spite.
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Also, his hand isn't forced into anything. If the Packers don't trade him, they're the ones who are screwed, not vice versa. Them trying to act like they have any sort of leverage here or can make him do anything is downright laughable. They handed him $50+ million guaranteed for the season, and he'll make that money one way or another, even if they continue to be morons and don't take the Jets offer. He'll show up at team activities and then they'll really be screwed. I don't like the guy, but the Packers front office is every bit the joke he is and then some. That's why this mess has occurred, because everyone involved is a clown. |
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Rodgers could hide in GB and the fans love him.
If he struggles in NY watch out. |
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