Best part of the interview:

Confirming Aaron Rodgers’ report: pic.twitter.com/XRhhd58Qm5

Adam Schefter  (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2023

lolz

Sounds like the deal is still tenuous. How awkward if this falls through? He might really be a backup in that case.

Who were his QBs?

I'm hoping with Edmonds gone they get out of the 4-2-5 on every play rut.
Let's see some dime on passing downs against kc, cin, etc
white - elam
TJ - benford
hyde - poyer

and a bit more 4-3 on 1st and 10 vs ten, ne, etc

Sorry was busy with work...just saw the "this wasn't a decision day comment".

I heard the Pack told Aaron they wanted to move on after the season.

So it was more than likely retirement or play for the Jets. He was 90% sure of retirement before being woke in the darkness my ass.

Aaron never took a discount and the Packers treated him pretty well over the years. Have no idea what this revenge shit is but good luck in the AFC.

Packers are on the hook for $60M if they don't move him this year. It's guaranteed money. They are fucked if they don't move him and he doesn't retire... So it really doesn't make too much sense to push the Jets too hard for too much.

Edit: A post June 1st release would be a $75.3M deadcap in 2023 and a $24.5M deadcap in 2024, while still paying him the full $60M. It just isn't an option at all.

That is exactly what I was thinking...

Probably the Jordan Love pick.

On the idea he has a list of demands, Rodgers says: "That's so ridiculous."

Also mocks the idea he gave the #Jets a list of players he wants: "That's not the reality. It's so stupid to think I would do that."

Does say he was asked about players during his visit with the #Jets.

Tom Pelissero  (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2023

Teams carved up them a lot when they played that defense.

LETS FUCKING GO!!!!

I know a lot talked about his age, but he was the heart of that secondary (sure theres a pun in there with #3 ) last year, especially with Hyde out

Let him have that chance one more time with Micah back, Tre back and see if Elam can show out this year. Get Von healthy too

Get Shakir more play time for JA, keep Bease, Diggs restructured his contract too. Get Hines on that fucking field more with Cook. Try to pick up some cheap, good WRs.

ETA: I was saving post #8787 for a "you know what to do" thread, but fuck that, this is better

Yeah I took that into consideration but his numbers were declining before the pick. That's what teams do looking towards the future with a 36 year old QB. Then they apologized, gave him most everything he wanted and had a bad last year.  I just don't see it.

Sources tell The Athletic that LB Bobby Wagner is deciding between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Buffalo Bills.

The Raiders have the higher $$ offer, however, Wagner recognizes a fit next to Bills LB Matt Milano on a Super Bowl contender. pic.twitter.com/KaSHMsIrOr

— Scott Shanahan ? (@ScottSAth) March 14, 2023

FNFL

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It’s going to be electric pic.twitter.com/Ipdf5b0poU

Cass Anderson  (@casspa) March 15, 2023

NIL changed everything, good chance he makes more money via NIL than he would in his first NFL year

Yes, YEs. Let the hate flow through you

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Any leverage GB might have had went up in smoke after that interview.

Barring something truly wild, Rodgers is going to the Jets for whatever they're willing to pay.

Lions will win at least one playoff game.

Aaron Rodgers confirms that OC Nathaniel Hackett was one of the main reasons he wanted to come to the #Jets.

Rodgers on Hackett: "Everyone knows that Nathaniel Hackett brings a lot of energy, a lot of fun ... he's a really great human being ... and a great football coach." pic.twitter.com/jgBbUrZKIv

uSTADIUM  (@uSTADIUM) March 15, 2023

Which is why the Broncos hired him last year and is why the Jets hired him this year.

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When?
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Potentially Rodgers last pass as a Packer: Reddit Link

If he does leave for the Jets, it would make Dak Prescott the longest tenured quarterback in the NFL, having been with the Cowboys as a starter since 2016.

That's a valid question, but the kind of receivers that are actually worth a 1st round pick find a way.

Terry McLaurin has produced 3 consecutive 1,000+ yard seasons with the WTF dumpster fire.

Geno Smith fed two 1k receivers in Metcalf and Lockett.

Amari Cooper got 1,100+ yards off of Brissett and an awful Watson.

In his rookie year, Garrett Wilson got 1,100 yards off of Zach Wilson, Mike White, and Joe Flacco on a team that didn't have a 2,000+ yard passer.

Jeudy is talented, but you can't trade a first round pick for a guy with his injury history, stats, and contract situation.

lol, I'm thinking back on that interview and Rodgers is so fucking weird.

first, he does the 'I'm not sure what I'm doing' thing for the past god knows how long at the end of each season.

then, he's like 'I went into the darkness 90% sure I wanted to retire' and then he comes out and is just 'shocked' how GB shopped him and is treating him now? dude, look at how you treat your organization!

he's still bitter about the love pick. he acts like the franchise did nothing for him.

god he I something else. that has to be one of the weirdest interviews I've ever heard. it was some WWE shit as he's sitting there with his ring saying, 'I'm not making an announcement, but I it's my intention to play for the jets.'

just wow.

Hopefully this season.

Remember that time Rodgers tried to chug a beer and looked like a little bitch? He was never a true fit for Wisconsin.

Veteran LB Lavonte David is returning to the #Bucs on a one-year, $7 million guaranteed deal, sources tell me and @RapSheet. Back for a 12th season in Tampa at age 33. pic.twitter.com/1BsJuc6fZt

Tom Pelissero  (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2023

Best possible outcome for the Bucs. Great they managed to hold on to him. He could have probably made more somewhere else.

I would not be surprised if the NFC North final standings are inverted from 2022.

Geeesh, MSN was saying how he was signing with the Cowboys.

So much garbage information out there.

Its like Covid all over again.

So far today in the NFL:

- Aaron Rodgers announces he intends to play for the #Jets, and the two teams need to finalize a trade.

- #Bucs will sign QB Baker Mayfield.

- #Eagles will cut CB Darius Slay.

- #Cowboys will cut RB Ezekiel Elliott.

- #Panthers will sign TE Hayden… https://t.co/ySiGEAYqoi

Ari Meirov  (@MySportsUpdate) March 15, 2023

ETA: The new, long format tweets don't display fully when embedded, I guess.

\uD835\uDDE5\uD835\uDDD8\uD835\uDDE3\uD835\uDDE2\uD835\uDDE5\uD835\uDDE7: DL Jalen Carter was 9 pounds heavier at his pro day than at the combine and couldn’t finish his position drills due to cramping up and breathing heavily, per @espn

Hope he’s been okay mentally since everything that has transpired around the time of the combine. pic.twitter.com/i35PaFuYSY

JPAFootball  (@jasrifootball) March 15, 2023

Way to cost yourself money kid.

Sources tell me and @RapSheet JuJu Smith-Schuster is signing a deal with the #Patriots.

Taylor Bisciotti  (@TaylorBisciotti) March 15, 2023

Oh well.

When you weigh 323 a 9 pound gain is not a lot. That might be closer to his natural weight but he has created a lot of problems for himself that are making teams look at every little thing about him.

Compensation update: Patriots and JuJu Smith-Schuster reached agreement on a three-year, $33 million deal with $22.5 million earned over the first two years of the deal, per source.

Adam Schefter  (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2023

Jakobi Meyers, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Allen Lazard all getting $11M APY.

Meyers is better than Smith-Schuster who is better than Lazard.

Seth Walder  (@SethWalder) March 15, 2023

Cold world lol https://t.co/YtYqjrymUw

Jakobi Meyers  (@jkbmyrs5) March 15, 2023

Let Jakobi walk just to sign JuJu to the same deal...

Great GM you got.  

If I were a betting man, I would bet that the Lions win more playoff games than my Cowboys.

End of an era: The #Cowboys have informed former NFL rushing champ Ezekiel Elliott that they are releasing him, per me and @TomPelissero. He’ll be designated as a post-June 1 release to create cap space. pic.twitter.com/QKZhkny76i

Ian Rapoport  (@RapSheet) March 15, 2023

Making it official I guess?

Edit: The post June release will lower the deadcap for 2023 to $5.8M, frees up $10.9M. Next year will be $6M deadcap.

Double Edit: Bucs are reportedly interested in Zeke.

I look forward to TikTok boy living in Belichick's world.

2023 Way Too Early Predictions.

AFC East: Bills look strong early, but fade late on one-dimensional offense. Miami's OC genius looks less genius as DC's have a whole year to dissect it.  Jets with A-a-ron look horrible early, but finish strong to win the division. A-a-ron goes to the playoffs and instantly regrets leaving the NFC.  Pats finish last.  

AFC North: Browns look strong early with Butthole Massage reminding everyone why he was once a top QB, until they inevitably Brown. Bengals win the division and make strong playoff run. Ravens are mediocre, which is a disappointment. Steelers are mediocre, which is a welcome surprise.  

AFC South: Trevor progresses, but the DC's now have more footage of Good Trevor, so it looks like he regressed. Titans look good early but fade late as Tannehill reaches his expiration date. Jags win division but make weak playoff run. Texans and Colts? Exactly.  

AFC West: KC looks good, but the football gods remind them why there can be only one GOAT. Chargers start strong then Charger into a new HC. Broncos improve, but the mojo just isn't there. Raiders instantly regret picking an injury-prone, non-mobile QB when they have no defense and no run game.

AFC Champion: Bengals

NFC East: Dallas wins division because the football gods will not allow an NFC East team to win twice in a row. Then go one and done in the playoffs. Philly is strong, but are mere mortals compared to last season. Everyone who put Hurts in the Top 5 instantly regrets it. Bezos buys WFT and turns it into a wish fulfilment center. Jones gets paid and goes all Jamarcus Russell.  

NFC North: Bears finally break Fields by playing him like Lamar. Neither the Lions nor the Vikings are constitutionally capable of two good seasons in a row. Packers are the best of the bunch under Love, but constantly look east and pine over the one that got away.  

NFC South: Saints with Carr make a strong playoff run. No one knows or cares what happens to anyone else in the division.

NFC West: Niners RG-Knee Trey Lance, thus fulfilling the prophecy. But because of how loaded they are they still win the division and make a strong playoff run. In the off-season they trade all the rest of their picks for another fragile, dual-threat college QB. Seahawks looks just o.k. now that every DC's seen Good Geno for a whole year. Rams are mediocre leading to speculation that McVay will be the first retiree with a baby-face.  Cardinals finish last in the division but first in the Call of Duty Leaderboards.  

NFC Champion: Niners.

Superbowl Champion: Bengals.

Putting all their eggs in the Pollard basket?
I suspect a high draft pick for a RB this year.

Have both the Bengals and the 9ers going back to their 3rd straight conference championship appearances? That's a bold prediction. Historically speaking the odds say neither of them even reach that game.

Bills and Dolphins fans how we feeling today? (Nobody cares about the Patriots)

Elliott is a fat, lazy, piece of shit. He came into the league running behind a great O line for 2 seasons. Held out to get paid early. Got fat, didn't do shit after the O line came back to the pack. Because he held out and got paid early, Jones had to overpay for Dak. Fuck Elliott with a broken beer bottle dipped in AIDS and shit.