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Aaron Rodgers stresses 'love' for Packers fans amid trade rumors

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Evan Massey | Last updated 1/24/23

Ever since the heartbreaking divorce between Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers, fans have been worried about how things could end with Aaron Rodgers. Unfortunately, the situation appears to be very similar. Heading into the 2023 NFL offseason, it seems very likely that the Packers and Rodgers could opt to part ways with Rodgers heading elsewhere to finish out his career.

While that seems to be the direction that current reporting is headed, we have not heard any clarity on the situation from either the Packers or Rodgers. Until that happens, all of the reports are simply rumors.

One thing that has helped provide some clarity on how Rodgers is feeling has been his weekly appearances on the Pat McAfee Show. This week’s episode came with some hard-hitting questions for Rodgers.

In one of the questions, Rodgers opened up about his current mindset on potentially being traded away from Green Bay.

If Rodgers gets traded, there will no animosity. "I have nothing but love for the fans" and is thankful for everything. Says there's something that would be "really special" about finishing his career with the Packers. He has nothing but gratitude for his time in GB.

— Bill Huber (@BillHuberNFL) January 24, 2023

Breaking Down What Aaron Rodgers’ Comments Mean

This should be a breath of fresh air for the Packers and their fans. After moving on from Favre years ago, the animosity was at an all-time high. Favre did everything he could to get back at the Packers, even signing with the NFC North division rival Minnesota Vikings for a chance to play Green Bay twice a year.

Rodgers does not appear to be heading down that same path. He did state that he still has goals of finishing with the Packers and even teased that he may have already finished his career in Green Bay. If he does end up being moved, it’s pleasant to hear that he would not feel animosity towards the franchise or fans.

While they are certainly interesting thoughts that Rodgers revealed, they don’t give a ton of answers. In fact, if anything, it makes it sound like Rodgers truly doesn’t know what the future holds. He is still honestly mulling his options and letting the Packers do the same.

Fans have been split on this topic since the season ended in Week 18 at Lambeau Field with a loss to the Detroit Lions. Some fans would like to see Rodgers came back for at least one more year, while others are ready to move on to the young Jordan Love long-term.

Brian Gutekunst and the Packers’ front office have some tough decisions to make. Trading Rodgers at this point could come back to being a punch in the gut if he pulls off what other veteran quarterbacks have done in recent history by going on to win a Super Bowl following a trade.

Expect to continue hearing Aaron Rodgers rumors in the coming weeks. Rodgers will be the hottest topic of discussion until a decision is made one way or the other. At least we won’t have to deal with breakup drama on Rodgers’ side of things if the two sides move on.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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