Aaron RodgersHe has not made a decision on whether or not he will return to the Green Bay PackersHe said that next season would be different, but that he is no longer angry at the organization as he was last year.
Rodgers accepted his fourth career NFL MVP award at the NFL Honors in Los Angeles on Thursday. He said that he will decide what he wants in 2022. “In the near future,” Rodgers stated. “I’m not going to keep too many people waiting.”
He seemed to have laid out all the possible scenarios in his post-awards news conference. However, he did seem to downplay the possibility of playing for another team after he had first mentioned what the best “place” would be for him.
Rodgers paused briefly to say, “I think it’s important to take some emotion out of it” “The best decision that I can make for myself moving forward is not to place, but to what does it feel to commit to a season if this is what I want to do. The good news is that I still feel like my body’s in a good place.
Rodgers received his third MVP award last year, but was privately dissatisfied with the direction the Packers were heading. The offseason brought this to a head. ESPN’s Adam Schefter, reporting on Rodgers’ unhappiness, published details in April. This sparked months-long speculation about Rodgers playing in 2021.
After he reported for training camp in July following his offseason hiatus, he listed his grievances. He said that even though he had returned to the team, he wasn’t sure how, or even if, his complaints would get addressed by Mark Murphy, Russ Ball, general manager Brian Gutekunst.
Rodgers spoke Thursday about Gutekunst, saying that there were clearly some issues that were discussed in the offseason. “There were a lot things that were done in order to make me feel truly special and important, to both the present and the past. Russ and Brian played a major role in this. This was evident.
Rodgers stated that retirement was possible shortly after the NFC divisional playoff loss against the 49ers last month. He reiterated this on Thursday.
He said that he talked to him several times about his comfort in walking away and not playing. Although I don’t want to ask more questions than I already do, he stated that he doesn’t fear retiring and that if a person moves on, it isn’t something feared. “I am proud of everything I have accomplished and proud that it was all done in Green Bay over 17 years. I am excited for the future, whatever it may look like.”
“Also, still highly competitive and still [have]It was bittersweet after the divisional game. I was frustrated with some things that happened in the offseason. There were many conversations, and I felt like there was so much growth. I am thankful for the relationships with Brian.
Rodgers still has one year left on his contract with Packers. The Packers are currently facing serious salary-cap issues this offseason. He stated after the season that he didn’t want to be part in a rebuilding club. Matt LaFleur replied that the Packers have a plan not to rebuild but to reload.
Rodgers stated, “I believe there’s a lot of building on there,” Rodgers stated. I think they have a great nucleus. There are some things that must be done if I return to the team. If I feel it’s time to go, I will be eternally grateful to the Green Bay Packers, their fan base, and the 17 years worth of memories, friendships, and special moments I have shared with my teammates, other employees, and fans. Every moment of this journey has been a blessing.