The trade for Aaron Rodgers has become a never-ending saga for NFL fans and the whole NFL world. And while the whole ordeal was losing everyone’s interest, there has been a new development that might possibly shift the power dynamics of the league. As he has been one of the best quarterbacks to play in the league, he has had a lot of teams pursuing him. First, there were rumors of him being headed to California to play for the 49ers. However, these were quickly dismissed after the quarterback himself announced his willingness to play for the New York Jets. All the Green Bay Packers had to do was craft a deal that works for both teams. This is exactly where the problem arose.
Both the Jets as well as the Packers aren’t willing to budge on what they’re willing to trade for the quarterback. Due to this, there has been a stalemate between the two teams. Furthermore, the indecisiveness of both these teams has led to another contender for Old Man Rodgers.
Who is the Southern contender for Aaron Rodgers?
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While the Jets and the Packers struggle to reach a decision on how much to give and take for the veteran quarterback, another team might be jumping in the middle of the trade fight. While completely, unexpected, the Tennesse Titans might be making a ploy to bring Old Man Rodgers into the fold. On The Herd Show, sportscaster Colin Cowherd revealed his shocking take about the Titans chasing Rodgers.
Cowherd went on to say, “According to an anonymous NFL executive, the Titans have reached out to the Green Bay Packers just in case the deal with the Jets falls.” However, it isn’t clear if this is real news or speculation. While on the show, Cowherd even entertained the idea that the story of the Titans pursuing Rodgers might be crafted by the Packer.
The speculation is that the Packers might have released the false story to gain some power in the trade situation with the Jets. Reportedly, the Packers are asking for huge compensation with regard to trading the quarterback.
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What is Rodgers’ price in the books of the Packers?
While the actual price for the trade will not be disclosed, there have been multiple speculations about what the Packers have demanded in exchange for the quarterback. Reportedly, the Packers want a first-round pick and more from the Jets. The Packers allegedly also want protection in case the quarterback decides to continue with the Jets for more than a year. Alas, this is not a price that the Jets have agreed to pay. Furthermore, with a new player like the Titans coming in, the trade fight for the quarterback has become even more nuanced.
While Rodgers made his thoughts about his landing spot clear, he is still not a New York Jets. With the kind of drama there is going on between the Packers and the Jets, the involvement of the Titans might be the right kind of motivation for both teams to get it done. Conversely, the Titans themselves might offer the quarterback a better option for his next year in the league. It only remains to be seen how the situation between the two stalwarts will change after the remote possibility of Rodgers becoming a Titan.
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