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The Packers’ heartbreaking season came to an end just over a week ago when they lost to the Lions at home in Week 18. The focus now shifts to their franchise quarterback’s future.
During an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday, Aaron Rodgers addressed his future briefly in light of rumors that his time in Green Bay is coming to an end. Though he mostly kept quiet, he did share some insight into his thoughts as he prepared for another uncertain offseason.
The four-time NFL MVP revealed that he has had meetings with the front office staff but has not had any formal conversations regarding his future plans.
“We had all the conversations we wanted to have about football for now,” Rodgers stated. “They’re not asking for a specific response, and I’m not in a state of mind or emotion to respond at that time. Get away from it emotionally and psychologically, and when your body begins to heal after a few weeks of rest, I believe you’ll be in a better mental state to think about the future.”
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Apart from contemplating his own prospects as he considers rejoining the NFL for the 19th time, Aaron Rodgers stated that the team’s path would also have an impact on his decision to return to Green Bay. With an 8-9 record this year, the Packers missed the playoffs for the first time in three seasons.
“You’ve got to remember, there’s two sides to this,” he stated. “What is going on on the other side, where are we at roster-wise, focus long term, short term, all those things.”
Although he still needs to do a lot of thinking, he made hints that he is “leaning” toward making a particular decision regarding his future.
“I think you have a feeling where you’re leaning, but there’s a lot of things that come into play,” he stated. From my perspective, it encompasses the physical, emotional, spiritual, and the capacity to return to the field and give it my all. It also has to do with the current state of affairs, the team’s performance, and the team’s short- and long-term goals. The rest is simply a matter of using your intuition to sense how things feel in your body and mind.”
“Once you make a commitment, you stick with it and proceed with the choice you make. I simply need some time to myself right now,” he said. “That’s going to be the answer until I’m ready, and when I’m ready to give my opinion like I was last year, I’m either all in or I’m out.”
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A.J. Hawk, co-host of McAfee and a former teammate of Aaron Rodgers’ with the Packers, concluded by speculating about the possibility of Rodgers playing for a different team the following year.
Rodgers retorted, “I really wanted to finish my career in Green Bay when I came back.” “On offense, we were getting to know one another in 2019, and our defense was excellent. Many said that I was “washed,” that I couldn’t play as well, and that I wasn’t the same, but then I won back-to-back MVP awards.
Do I still believe I can perform? Naturally. Can I perform well when I play? Yes. the greatest. In the right circumstance, I believe I can win MVP once more. Is that somewhere else, or is that Green Bay? I’m not certain. However, I don’t believe you should pass up any opportunities. As I stated earlier in the season, there needs to be a genuine desire on both sides to collaborate going forward. I believe there are still unanswered questions.”
