The drama with Aaron Rodgers making a decision might be coming to an end. After he revealed his preferred landing spot, it is obvious that both teams would be going all out to make some kind of a deal happen. However, even as Rodgers announced his intentions to go to the New York Jets, one could tell that it wouldn’t be so easy. Rodgers has made the Green Bay Packers a lot of money. He has also brought them a lot of accolades. Therefore, it would make sense that the Packers would not be willing to give up so easily on the veteran quarterback. However, their methods for this are quite interesting.
The Packers are trying to drive a hard bargain with the Jets. With a bargaining chip like Rodgers, one would expect the Packers to have a hefty list of demands. Furthermore, NFL Insider, Dov Kleiman, went on to make the Packers’ expectations public on Twitter. As fans went on to have an intense reaction to the Packers’ demand, it makes one wonder if a 39-year-old Rodgers is worth so much.
The Packers’ hefty ask in exchange for Aaron Rodgers
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The Packers have not been hesitant in asking for what Rodgers is worth to them. While Rodgers has made his desires clear, it seems like the Packers have their own set of demands that the Jets are going to have to meet. In their efforts to get Rodgers’ value, the Packers revealed what they want. As per Kleiman, the Packers want a 1st round pick from the Jets for Rodgers. Furthermore, they have even said that they want a lot more. However, their further lists of demands haven’t been specified.
𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: The #Packers indeed want a 1st round pick “and more” in order to trade QB Aaron Rodgers, multiple sources tell Mike Florio of PFT. pic.twitter.com/7cONxTTjhH
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 16, 2023
The Packers seem to be playing a risky negotiation game to make sure that they get their money’s worth with the deal. However, their moves don’t seem to be impressing the fans too much.
NFL fans have made their feelings about the Packers’ ask clear. They’ve ostracized the organization for their overshooting ask in exchange for Rodgers.
Fans go berserk over the Packers’ crazy ask
The fans have made their views on the trade clear. One fan commented on how the Packers should try to raise the price.
Raise that price!! The Jets are already pot committed… can’t back away now 🤣🤣
— Dan I (@ItsMe_R_D) March 16, 2023
However, fans also threw some shade at the Packers for the way they’ve treated Rodgers.
@packers are a joke. How many times will they screw Aaron over.
— Jayson 🤑 (@HuiAdventures) March 16, 2023
Furthermore, fans mentioned the repercussions of Rodgers’ statement for the Packers.
Rodgers just destroyed any leverage that the Packers had. They wil get a second and a 5th at best
— Mo03ee (@mooh3e) March 16, 2023
There were also comments who questioned the Packers’ leverage.
How do the packers have any leverage…
— Alex Jones (@jonesalex91) March 16, 2023
Some fans were confused as to why so many teams are so desperate for A-Rod.
How desperate do you have to be to trade a 1st for a 40 year old 😂😂😂
— Quez (@QuezIsGodly) March 16, 2023
Finally, fans mentioned how Rodgers could always take the easy way out.
I mean considering Rodgers just retires if no trade happens, jets have the leverage here. Packers can just let him go to a new team and get like a 2nd/3rd for him or get nothing
— Horrible Takes (@HorribleTakesss) March 16, 2023
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In its entirety, the Packers’ bargaining tactics don’t seem to be impressing the fans a lot. While Rodgers had some huge contributions to the Packers’ success, they don’t hold any leverage to bring him back to Wisconsin.
While the talks between the two teams haven’t been made public, there is a possibility for this to become strenuous. However, only time will be able to tell if the Jets are brave enough to match the Packers’ bargain.
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