“I’m Not Gonna Hold Them Hostage”: Aaron Rodgers Opens Up on Packers Future Amidst Failing to Reach Playoffs

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers came very close to their playoff dreams this year. 4 points, to be exact. The Packers lost at home to Detroit on Sunday.

However, both teams ultimately fell short of their post-regular-season dreams. And now, Aaron has to make his plans for next year. Everybody wants to know.

The questions came in early at the post-game press conference. About his role next year and if he can see himself playing for any other team. And the reigning back-to-back league MVP gave some befitting reply to the reporters, putting the franchise above himself.

Aaron Rodgers doesn’t want to force anything on the organization

The 2011 Super Bowl MVP is proud of his achievements in the league and will have no regrets based on the outcome of the situation next year. This includes 4 league MVP honours and 10 Pro Bowl selections in his eighteen years in the NFL.

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Aaron Rodgers wants the best for the Green Bay Packers. “Yeah, I’m not going to hold them hostage. I understand we’re still in January here and March is free-agency. Just need some time to get the emotion out of it. And figure out what’s the best. I think it’s gotta be mutual from both sides. Gotta see how I’m feeling first. Have the right conversations and see where it goes,” A-Rod told after the 20-16 loss to the Detroit Lions.

It’s too soon for Rodgers to arrive at any decision at the moment and fans have to wait. “It’s too raw right now,” Aaron said.

A-Rod didn’t want to part with his shirt at the end of the game

Aaron Rodgers had an average night at Lambeau Field with 205 passing yards and a single touchdown. Moreover, his last throw of the season in an effort to take the lead ended up being a Kerby Joseph interception.

After the game when Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams asked for the Packers QB’s jersey, Aaron left a subtle message that can sway both ways.

Rodgers didn’t want to part with his shirt. To draw motivation for the next season or to save as a final Packers home game jersey memento, is up for debate. “I’m going to hold on to this one,” Aaron told a disappointed Jameson.

A-Rod said it was a special shirt and that he will mail a separate one over to the young Detroit wideout.

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Aaron Rodgers didn’t explicitly say no to playing for another team next year. And the free-agency quarterback market will be a crowded and exciting place this year.