Aaron Rodgers is not having a gracious time. The Packers picked up a win over the Bears. Rodgers and the Packers finished 5-8 and went into the bye week. The numbers suggest how troublesome it could be to make it to the playoffs. Moreover, there seem to be dark clouds around his future in the franchise. But HC Matt LaFleur cleared the air.
Green Bay is in a peculiar position with the back-to-back MVP at the helm. It is not something they thought it would be. Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Packers also seems in jeopardy. But Matt LaFleur’s statement would clarify that there would be no changes to the franchise’s top roster despite the woes.
Matt LaFleur is keen to have A-Rod in 2023
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According to PFT’s Myles Simmons, when reporters asked Matt LaFleur about his desire to have Aaron Rodgers for 2023, he mentioned, “Yeah, absolutely. Of course.” LaFleur then discussed his thoughts on Rodgers’ season thus far. He said, “I think we’ve got a great problem in terms of when you have confidence in multiple people. You’d rather have that. I do think, just thinking about expectations, and certainly, people expect — we all expect — a certain level from him every time and especially when you’re coming off back-to-back MVP seasons.
Matt LaFleur "absolutely" would want Aaron Rodgers back in 2023. https://t.co/XHOMWiswXh
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 5, 2022
“I think you’ve got to be realistic about the situation, too, in terms of, you’re losing almost your entire receiving corps and there’s a lot of new pieces around ya. There’s going to be a learning curve to that. Not to make excuses, it is what it is,” He added.
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At this point, the Green and the Gold are unlikely to make their way into the playoffs. While Matt LaFleur wants to have Aaron Rodgers for the next campaign, the wild rumors of him in a different franchise have no end.
NFL Insider fueled the fire with Aaron Rodgers trade rumors
Aaron Rodgers may wait until the offseason to determine his future. While he could choose to retire, trade rumors are inevitable. Reports could suggest a potential trade for A-Rod to some other franchise, and Tom Brady‘s boyhood team is an option.
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Brady to Patriots? Rodgers to Jets? Let’s explore what could be another wild NFL offseason at QB
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— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) November 30, 2022
According to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, the San Francisco 49ers could be a possible landing point for Aaron Rodgers next year if the Packers decide to trade him. The Niners immediately spring to mind because they have star players and are the NFL’s number-one squad.
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Will A-Rod stay in the Bay, or will he leave for another franchise? It is subject to witness.
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