Making Aaron Rodgers want a divorce from Packers isn’t Green Bay’s only mistake this offseason

1. Failing to keep Aaron Rodgers happy

The Packers might believe Jordan Love is going to be a high-quality quarterback in time, but he’s not in Rodgers’ league at the moment. That’s why Green Bay should have done everything possible to mend their relationship with their superstar quarterback this offseason.

Instead, the Packers find themselves in the unenviable task of trying to placate Rodgers after their roster is already set. Spending big on a wide receiver could have done wonders to restore his faith in the front office. Finding a way to keep Linsley in the fold could have also been a useful step in the right direction.

Now there are credible reports claiming that Rodgers is adamant Gutekunst must be fired if he’s going to suit up for the franchise again. It’s hard to imagine a worse situation for the Packers to be in heading into the regular season.

Even if Rodgers returns and plays out the 2021 campaign with a bad attitude, this goes down as a big loss for the entire Green Bay franchise. Nothing should be more important to the Packers than keeping Rodgers happy. Their failure to do so goes down as a massive failure for everyone involved.