Packers only make Aaron Rodgers angrier reaching for first-round round pick

The Green Bay Packers still refused to take a wideout in the first round, despite trade demands from quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

The Packers first-round selection suggests one of two things — either they’re tired of trying to work with Aaron Rodgers, or they know he’s as good as gone. This shouldn’t serve as a comment on the potential of first-round pick Eric Stokes. The Georgia alum could turn into a very productive player at the next level. If anything, though, it only stokes the flames of a potential Rodgers trade, which was already rumored on draft day.

Rodgers current wideout core of Davante Adams, Allen Lazard and Marquez Valdes-Scantling isn’t good enough long-term, and the Packers have failed time and time again to provide Rodgers with another weapon outside of Adams. It looks like they’re not giving into the pressure.

NFL fans cannot believe the Packers still refuse to draft a wide receiver

As we found out last season, a future replacement for Rodgers was far more important than adding help for a future Hall of Famer. Stokes does fill a need, as the Packers’ secondary was an obvious need after getting shredded by Tom Brady in the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship Game.

But the point remains — how will the Packers even make it that close to the mountaintop without their MVP quarterback? Jordan Love could be very capable for all I know, but he’s not ready to fill Rodgers’ shoes next season. Placing those expectations upon him is unfair, and a recipe for disaster. Taking a cornerback won’t help in that aspect, especially one with a second-round valuation.

I’d say Rodgers is at home fuming, but he was already mad to begin with. If anything, it closes the door on a reunion. Thank you, Brian Gutekunst.