Last week from Shrine Bowl practice, PFN reported that the New York Jets will make a move to acquire Aaron Rodgers in a trade this offseason. That has been further confirmed here in Mobile. In fact, one source said that general manager Joe Douglas is admitting to people in the league the franchise will go all out in the attempt to bring Rodgers to Gang Green. And it only makes sense. The team is in desperate need of a signal-caller, with Zach Wilson looking more and more like a draft bust. Factor in owner Woody Johnson’s comments not long ago that he’d be willing to pay whatever is necessary for a quarterback, and it all adds up.
I'll admit that I don't buy the idea that GB has no leverage. Trade him to the Jets. If he refuses to play or accept the deal, then he can retire. Oh, not retiring? Then you are traded to the Jets. Repeat, as much as needed. Jordan Love is the starting QB. Rodgers can accept a trade or retire. Yes, that is a dick move that forces him out. It is business; sometimes you have to be a dick. No different than Lombardi immediately trading away players that signed with an agent during that era.The Packers will want at least two 1st round picks in a trade for QB Aaron Rodgers, Peter King shares in his column. King adds that Jets owner Woody Johnson would happily pay that price. The question remains if Rodgers even wants to play for NY.
Rodgers has an enormous ego. Douglas, Hackett, and Woody Johnson will feed his selfdom* to get him to play for NJ - and Rodgers will love it.
As a side note, NJ needs a LT too. Bak and AR for two 1sts, a 2nd, and WIlson as a back up to love. Wilson is very cheap. Or no Wilson and another young player or draft compensation. It is time to clear the books of the over 29s who were paid for past performance and won't be part of the 2025 World Champion GB Packers.
*Mod edit