Packers, Aaron Rodgers May be Close to Resolving Issues
By Ben Heisler
Your move, Aaron Rodgers.
After months of speculation of whether the future Hall of Famer will return to Green Bay for the start of the 2022 season, the Green Bay Packers front office made their stance public during their annual meeting with shareholders Monday at Lambeau Field. Simply put, if Rodgers isn't playing in Green Bay this season, it won't be because they're trading him somewhere else.
"We have been working tirelessly with Aaron and his representatives to resolve the issues he raised this offseason and we remain hopeful for a positive resolution," said Packers GM Brian Gutekunst as he addressed the crowd.
Gutekunst mentions no team had more Pro Bowl players. Says culture and foundation is strong. Mentions Aaron Rodgers “continuing his hall of fame career” and winning another NFL MVP — biggest cheer of the day.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 26, 2021
Packers president Mark Murphy also weighed in on the ongoing situation surrounding their starting quarterback, adding, "We want him back, we're committed to him for 2021 and beyond. He's our leader and we're looking forward to winning another Super Bowl."
Will Aaron Rodgers play for the Packers in 2022?
Perhaps the tide is starting to turn in the ongoing saga, with not only Packers management addressing optimism for Rodgers' return, but also from the Green Bay quarterback as well.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Rodgers has mentioned to people close in his circle that he does, in fact, plan to play in Green Bay this year.
#Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has indicated to people close to him that he does plan to play for GB this season, sources say. That is the expectation. Many factors at play, but with GM Brian Gutekunst saying he is “hopeful” for a positive outcome, there is a glimmer of optimism.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 26, 2021
Rodgers had been vocal about his distain for the current Packers General Manager, whose job appears to be safe despite their longtime quarterback's wishes and frustrations.
"He's (Brian) just done an outstanding job. I have tremendous confidence in him and he is the man to lead us going forward" said Murphy.
What are the latest Packers' odds to win the Super Bowl?
WynnBET has the Packers listed at +1600 to win Super Bowl 56. There are seven teams' odds ahead of Green Bay which include:
- Chiefs +475
- Buccaneers +725
- Bills +1200
- Rams +1200
- 49ers +1300
- Ravens +1500
- Browns +1500
If Rodgers does in fact report to Training Camp over the next few days, expect that +1600 number to soar closer to where the Bills and Rams are listed, perhaps even higher The little bit of uncertainty remaining presents a unique value opportunity for bettors, so take advantage before the lines change!
The oddsmakers at WynnBET also remain optimistic that Rodgers will not retire ahead of the season, placing his MVP odds at +1100, tied with Bills quarterback Josh Allen for second behind Patrick Mahomes at +650. Regardless of what jersey he's wearing, expect Rodgers to play near the MVP-level we saw from a season ago.
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