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5 bold predictions for the Green Bay Packers in 2018

By Rucker Haringey

GREEN BAY, WI - MAY 31: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during Green Bay Packers Organized Team Activities at Ray Nitschke Field on May 31, 2018 in Green Bay, WI. (Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - MAY 31: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during Green Bay Packers Organized Team Activities at Ray Nitschke Field on May 31, 2018 in Green Bay, WI. (Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 20: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers watches action during game three of round one of the Eastern Conference playoffs between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics at the Bradley Center on April 20, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 20: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers watches action during game three of round one of the Eastern Conference playoffs between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics at the Bradley Center on April 20, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

1. Aaron Rodgers won’t sign a new deal

Relax Packers fans, this prediction doesn’t mean Rodgers is going anywhere. It only means that he won’t be signing the massive contract extension most fans are counting on this offseason.

At some point, the two sides are going to hit an impasse over Rodgers’ desire for an opt-out in his new contract. There’s no way the Packers should give that to their franchise quarterback. Their priority in all this has to be keeping Rodgers in a Packers uniform for the rest of his career.

When Rodgers fully realizes he can’t get that from the team, it’s going to slow the process down for him. While he’d like to get a raise this season, the better move will be to guarantee a high season for as long as possible. That might motivate Rodgers to push for five years after his current deal. Replacing one of the early years could take on less importance.

Next: Packers have no incentive to give in to Rodgers' demands

In the end, Rodgers is going to sign a new deal with Green Bay that will keep him with the Packers for his entire career. The negotiations aren’t going to be smooth though. Expect Rodgers to delay signing a new deal until he gets the price and years he wants. That might not happen until next summer.

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