The whole of the NFL fraternity was patiently awaiting for Aaron Rodgers to make a decision about his future in the league. While Rodgers took his own sweet time to formulate a decision, various organizations made moves regarding their personnel. However, after Rodgers emerged from the ‘darkness’, he was clear about where he wanted to go. He publically announced that he intends to take his talents to New York Jets. However, Rodgers’ decision seems to have caused ripples throughout the league. It has also ruined some plans for different teams.
The LA Rams had something planned with their quarterback that got ruined. Interestingly, after Rodgers’ news, the Rams’ hopes for their trade went up in flames.
The collateral damage Aaron Rodgers left behind
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When an exceptional quarterback like Rodgers decides to leave the organization he was with for so long, teams line up to take him. Interestingly, Rodgers ended up going to the Jets. However, his sudden decision foiled some plans that the Rams had. The Rams were planning on sending their quarterback, Matthew Stafford to the Jets as a budding QB2 for them.
WOW🤯: The Los Angeles #Rams would have welcomed the opportunity to trade Pro Bowl quarterback and Super Champion Matthew Stafford, per @ProFootballTalk if Aaron Rodgers hadn’t decided to join the #Jets, Stafford could have become the Plan B, if he would have been willing to go… https://t.co/vuDHm2Z3my pic.twitter.com/JqAGBxbeHF
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) March 17, 2023
However, with Rodgers popping up almost last minute and making his decision, the Rams will not be able to pursue their desired route. However, as this news went viral, fans had an interesting reaction.
Even with all of the Rodgers’ drama, fans did not seem very impressed. However, after the news of Rodgers’ decision being detrimental to the Rams went viral, fans took to Twitter to share their views.
Fans get brutal after the Rams’ plans go down the drain
NFL fans’ reactions ranged from skeptical to vindictive as they spoke about the blunder that destroyed the chances of the Rams’ trade. Some fans just thought this was fake news.
Lol rams said this was false
— Shawn Fielding (@shawnfielding22) March 17, 2023
Why do people just make stuff up like this?
— Annabelle Peaches (@annaisapeach) March 17, 2023
However, some fans suggested an interesting choice for a trade.
Why not go after Lamar
— ced (@ced_rico) March 17, 2023
There were also comments about the LA Rams’ interesting approach to their roster.
Every since they won the Super Bowl it’s been a fire sale. They couldn’t afford to keep the entire roster. Which means they bought the trophy. They weren’t in it for anything else.
— Erick Rees (@FrwrdThnkr2022) March 17, 2023
There were also speculations about how the Jets might have leaked this for leverage.
Almost like the Jets just leaked this for leverage
— BOBSON DUGNUTT (@jezzurps) March 17, 2023
Finally, a few fans suggested that the Jets should pursue Stafford.
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Go get him Jets
— DA VALLEY (@StunnafoQ) March 17, 2023
All in all, even the fans were confused with the timing of this news. With Rodgers practically already in New York, the news of the Rams’ deal going away because of him seems almost immaterial.
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While the trade for the Rams would’ve been ideal, they missed their chance. Furthermore, the Jets might just get the better end of the deal with the veteran quarterback. It only remains to be seen if the Rams are able to make some deal work for them.
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