4 teams that should trade for Aaron Rodgers right away

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 05: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers shakes hands with Mike McGlinchey #69 of the San Francisco 49ers following a game at Levi's Stadium on November 05, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. The Packers beat the 49ers 34-17. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 26: Running back Jeff Wilson Jr. #30 celebrates with tight end George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers after Wilson’s touchdown during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 26, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

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In 2005, Rodgers sat in a green room, thinking the wait time would be short. The San Francisco 49ers were picking first, meaning a quarterback was coming off the boards. Everyone believed it would Rodgers but instead, the franchise went with Smith.

Can San Francisco finally land the best quarterback of his draft class?

The 49ers have an offense that can win now. George Kittle is right there with Travis Kelce as the league’s top tight end while the running back by committee approach thrives in Kyle Shanahan’s system. The defense is good enough to maintain top-10 status and will be even healthier this offseason.

Jimmy Garoppolo has a winning record with the franchise, but how much of that is based on his talent? Is Shanahan finished with him as the guy to lead the team? With a young receiving corps, plus and an offensive line that will hold their own, San Francisco needs to take advantage of this young roster before having to pay top dollar to keep this unit together.

Rodgers is a California native and likely will head home when he calls it a career. Why not make the move early and have a shot at one more ring?

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