The Aaron Rodgers saga has a new plot twist. More teams are reportedly poking around to see if they could obtain the former MVP quarterback. While Rodgers to the New York Jets has seemed like a done deal for weeks, some cracks are starting to show. A surprise AFC team, and rival of the Jets, called to inquire about Aaron Rodgers.
The Patriots called the Packers and inquired about Aaron Rodgers. Do with that information as you will.
— J.J. Lahey 🧀 Packers Talk (@JJLahey) April 4, 2023
Aaron Rodgers To The New England Patriots?
This isn’t far-fetched from a fit standpoint. Bill Belichick has long been a fan of Rodgers and would love to have him as his quarterback. He has reportedly been shopping Mac Jones so he isn’t settled on the starter. The Patriots also own the 14th overall pick in the draft which would be perfect compensation along with some future assets. Belichick is likely in the twilight of his career and will not care as much about the long-term future of the team. It is an intriguing storyline to keep an eye on.
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A Disaster For The Jets
More than likely, this is the Packers leaking this news to put pressure on the Jets to cough up more assets. This is a strategy many teams use to try and get more for a player. However, if the Patriots are serious it could mean disaster for the Jets. It would be a catastrophe if Rodgers ended up going to a hated rival because the general manager wouldn’t give up the required draft capital and Belichick would. Belichick loves to troll the Jets and this would be the ultimate slap in the face to the Jets.
As I said before, Aaron Rodgers to the New England Patriots is more than likely nothing but smoke. But you can never count anything out in this league. If the Packers were to pivot and send Rodgers to New England, it would send the NFL into a frenzy.
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It doesn’t matter where Aaron Rodgers plays this season he’s not going to get them to the Superbowl he’s a shell of what he used to be and he’s just about the money and drama nowadays.