Packers - Rodgers Trade / Buyer ???

[THE BARON]

I don't expect this thread to age well, but I have been thinking about the Packers since their game with the Jets.

If you were running the Packers, considering their roster issues and Rodgers age, it would it make sense to deal Rodgers for a nice haul of draft picks ???

And... Which team out there would be the best place ??? Who has everything but an elite QB ???

 

[Untouchable]

I mentioned about a month ago the idea of trading for Rodgers if Zach doesn’t make a leap in the near future.

Now?

I wouldn’t trade for him just based on his haircut alone.

[Barry McCockinner]

What kind of haul would they get for him after this?

[FootballLove]

Well, Rogers is the same age as Flacco. Look back at all our 'old man Flacco' takes! I don't think the fan base would be down with trading for him here....maybe the Bucs after Brady retires? Rogers is still 7 years younger the Tommy boy.

[T0mShane]

I think Rodgers is a cancer in that building at this point and they should absolutely try to dump him. I think it results in like $120 million dead cap though ?

[August]

He has one foot into retirement already. Look at his body language. 

[SomebodytoAnybody47]

NFL just needs to move on already from Brady, Rodgers and Matt Ryan. Complete the old man purge and in with the young.

[jago]

he looked like tommy chong in the postgame presser

[CanadaSteve]

9 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

I think Rodgers is a cancer in that building at this point and they should absolutely try to dump him. I think it results in like $120 million dead cap though ?

Its actually $128 Million dead cap space this year.

BUT.

If they wait until 2026 to do this, the cap hit will ONLY be $22 million.

[static14]

This time next year he's holding the grand opening of his ayahuasca retreat for wealthy douchebags. It'd be silly for any team to trade away picks for him. 

[SicilianPizza]

No. He’s going to be 40 next December. I’d rather draft another QB to go with Zach and hope one of them develops into something. 

[Biggs]

22 minutes ago, THE BARON said:

I don't expect this thread to age well, but I have been thinking about the Packers since their game with the Jets.

If you were running the Packers, considering their roster issues and Rodgers age, it would it make sense to deal Rodgers for a nice haul of draft picks ???

And... Which team out there would be the best place ??? Who has everything but an elite QB ???

 

The Broncos.  

[Barry McCockinner]

2 minutes ago, CanadaSteve said:

Its actually $128 Million dead cap space this year.

BUT.

If they wait until 2026 to do this, the cap hit will ONLY be $22 million.

That's crazy. They couldn't trade him if they had a buyer. And he's retiring after this year

[Packers12]

He’s retiring? Oh my we’re in deep trouble even more.

[TuscanyTile2]

I think Rodgers is still great and the Packers will get things turned around.  It's also disappointing if he's going retire after the season.

[Biggs]

2 minutes ago, Packers12 said:

He’s retiring? Oh my we’re in deep trouble even more.

It's not like Bart Starr retiring.  Chin up. 

[THE BARON]

20 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

I think Rodgers is a cancer in that building at this point and they should absolutely try to dump him. I think it results in like $120 million dead cap though ?

That  cap hit probably makes all the difference.  That alone may induce them to ride with Rodgers until he actually retires

[THE BARON]

6 minutes ago, TuscanyTile2 said:

I think Rodgers is still great and the Packers will get things turned around.  It's also disappointing if he's going retire after the season.

Could be, yes.  With an additional pass catcher and better work from the offensive line, they may just turn it around.  Their line was not getting manhandled all the time.  They missed assignments.  I suppose a result of not playing together for such a spell. 

[nycdan]

Want to know why Rodgers is probably going to retire?  Since they drafted him in 2005, they have drafted 15 defensive players, 2 OTs and 1 QB in the 1st round.  Not a single skill position player.  

Honestly, I can't blame him for being sour.  If I were a Packers fan, I'd be pissed off too.

For extra fun - notice the three consecutive years of S, S, NT.  It wasn't just us.

[Packers12]

6 minutes ago, Biggs said:

It's not like Bart Starr retiring.  Chin up. 

We will be a 2 win team.

[Spoot-Face]

39 minutes ago, THE BARON said:

Who has everything but an elite QB ???

[#27TheDominator]

4 minutes ago, nycdan said:

For extra fun - notice the three consecutive years of S, S, NT.  It wasn't just us.

They picked those guys 21, 30, 27, not 6, 6, 39 and 3.

[nycdan]

Just now, #27TheDominator said:

They picked those guys 21, 30, 27, not 6, 6, 39 and 3.

Fair, but it still doesn't address the nearly criminal neglect of giving Rodgers a supporting cast.

[Fantasy Island]

48 minutes ago, THE BARON said:

I don't expect this thread to age well, but I have been thinking about the Packers since their game with the Jets.

If you were running the Packers, considering their roster issues and Rodgers age, it would it make sense to deal Rodgers for a nice haul of draft picks ???

And... Which team out there would be the best place ??? Who has everything but an elite QB ???

 

 

[RedBeardedSavage]

8 minutes ago, nycdan said:

Want to know why Rodgers is probably going to retire?  Since they drafted him in 2005, they have drafted 15 defensive players, 2 OTs and 1 QB in the 1st round.  Not a single skill position player.  

Honestly, I can't blame him for being sour.  If I were a Packers fan, I'd be pissed off too.

For extra fun - notice the three consecutive years of S, S, NT.  It wasn't just us.

It's just strange - because clearly they hit on a ton of picks and can identify talent.

But it's like this team is being spiteful towards Rodgers. 

I'd be a prick too if this was the org that I worked for. 

[Bronx]

42 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

I think Rodgers is a cancer in that building at this point and they should absolutely try to dump him. I think it results in like $120 million dead cap though ?

Packers are the new SOP (formerly SOJ). 

[C Mart]

1 hour ago, THE BARON said:

I don't expect this thread to age well, but I have been thinking about the Packers since their game with the Jets.

If you were running the Packers, considering their roster issues and Rodgers age, it would it make sense to deal Rodgers for a nice haul of draft picks ???

And... Which team out there would be the best place ??? Who has everything but an elite QB ???

 

What team out there that wanted him could even fit his contract into their cap

[UnknownJetFan]

1 hour ago, THE BARON said:

I don't expect this thread to age well, but I have been thinking about the Packers since their game with the Jets.

If you were running the Packers, considering their roster issues and Rodgers age, it would it make sense to deal Rodgers for a nice haul of draft picks ???

And... Which team out there would be the best place ??? Who has everything but an elite QB ???

 

I said to my wife who disagreed, but I would say the Raiders. Re-unite him with Adams, since the Raiders have got to know that Carr is not the answer unless they are that much in denial. I think Rogers can make that team be much better than he can make GB. The whole deal would be would the Raiders have enough assets left after trading for Adams to make the deal and one would think the $ between the 2 QBs should line up somewhat unless Raiders have to cut Carr and there is too much dead cap space used. I seriously doubt that GB would take Carr back in the trade, but hey I have seen teams do dumber things i.e Seahawks trading us 2 number 1's and a 3rd for a box safety that is like a LB that also covers like a big LB. 

[THE BARON]

22 minutes ago, UnknownJetFan said:

I said to my wife who disagreed, but I would say the Raiders. Re-unite him with Adams, since the Raiders have got to know that Carr is not the answer unless they are that much in denial. I think Rogers can make that team be much better than he can make GB. The whole deal would be would the Raiders have enough assets left after trading for Adams to make the deal and one would think the $ between the 2 QBs should line up somewhat unless Raiders have to cut Carr and there is too much dead cap space used. I seriously doubt that GB would take Carr back in the trade, but hey I have seen teams do dumber things i.e Seahawks trading us 2 number 1's and a 3rd for a box safety that is like a LB that also covers like a big LB. 

Raiders would be a good fit.  Not sure what the deal is with Carr's contract, but if they trade for Rodgers, they could also get something for Carr if he is traded in turn.  I think Carr is a good QB, but not the clutch guy that can take you past the good teams in the playoffs in a dogfight 

[Beerfish]

1 hour ago, Packers12 said:

He’s retiring? Oh my we’re in deep trouble even more.

I disagree, the window has almost closed on you guys, best thing for the whole org would be for him to go and do a partial rebuild.

[IndianaJet]

1 hour ago, August said:

He has one foot into retirement already. Look at his body language. 

Said this in the game thread.

 

I've watched a few Packers game this year and my impression of Rodgers during those games was that he would rather be playing Scrabble.

[pointman]

1 hour ago, SicilianPizza said:

No. He’s going to be 40 next December. I’d rather draft another QB to go with Zach and hope one of them develops into something. 

[rex-n-effect]

I can see Rodgers following in Farve's footsteps and trying to move on to other teams for a few years. After Farve taking his pettiness to Minnesota, I'm not sure GB will afford Rodgers the same courtesy of releasing him from his contract and see him go to another team in the NFC, especially without a backup to step in. GB fans are probably in for a long streak of disappointing seasons but after thirty years of success I can't feel that bad for them.

[TommyT]

Perfect situation for both sides. Include Zach will benefit most of all long term.

[pointman]

3 minutes ago, rex-n-effect said:

I can see Rodgers following in Farve's footsteps and trying to move on to other teams for a few years. After Farve taking his pettiness to Minnesota, I'm not sure GB will afford Rodgers the same courtesy of releasing him from his contract and see him go to another team in the NFC, especially without a backup to step in. GB fans are probably in for a long streak of disappointing seasons but after thirty years of success I can't feel that bad for them.

Rodgers will stay as long as he wants. The Packers will fall into obscurity when he is done. Love is terrible and finding a QB isn't easy. I think they are realizing 50% of Rodgers is better than 100% whoever else they can get.