Things have not gone according to plan for the Packers in 2022, leading to serious speculation about their future at a number of positions. One of those is quarterback, but if head coach Matt LaFleur has his way, the top of the depth chart will remain the same next year. 
Aaron Rodgers entered the year with significant expectations given not only his personal accolades, but the lucrative new deal he signed in the offseason. That contract is believed to allow the reigning MVP to operate on a year-to-year basis with respect to his retirement decision, though it would not be until 2025 that the Packers would see any cap relief with a trade or release given its structure.
The 39-year-old’s performance has – like Green Bay’s offense as a whole – been underwhelming to date, with Rodgers dealing with multiple injuries. That led to speculation that a quarterback change would be in order, but an extended look for backup Jordan Love is not expected to take place in at least the near future. To little surprise, then, LaFleur’s has stated a continued commitment to the four-time All-Pro moving forward.
When asked about his desire to have Rodgers back in 2023, he said, via Pro Football Talk’s Myles Simmons, “Yeah, absolutely. Of course.” He added, on the subject of Love’s presence and his relative lack of playing time given his draft pedigree, “I think we’ve got a great problem in terms of when you have confidence in multiple people.
“I do think, just thinking about expectations, and certainly people expect – we all expect – a certain level from [Rodgers] every time and especially when you’re coming off back-to-back MVP seasons. I think you’ve got to be realistic about the situation, too, in terms of, you’re losing almost your entire receiving corps and there’s a lot of new pieces around [him].”
With Green Bay sitting at 5-8 on the campaign and unlikely to make a playoff push, the idea of shutting Rodgers down for the rest of the year has been floated. The team’s bye week represented a logical time to do hand the reins over to Love, but the veteran is expected to play at least until a postseason berth is no longer attainable. The closing stages of their season begin tomorrow night against the Rams.
Jets will trade for Aaron Rodgers
They signed Brett Favre and that ended with a post-Thanksgiving collapse that cost their coach his job.
9ers should let Jimmy walk. Let Brock be third string. Tell Trey he’s sitting for a year AND get Aaron Rodgers behind the helm. Guaranteed Super Bowl ring. He’s better than Brady at this stage in their careers.
Rodgers is done better to see what Trey is than running Rodgers out there.
While that would likely mean a great on field product for San Francisco, there’s really no way for Rodgers to jump teams right now without a massive trade haul and someone accepting an enormous contractual obligation in the coming years.
The 9ers don’t likely have the trade ammunition draft-wise, and would have to be willing to take on the remainder of Rodgers’ deal, which included $101 million at the time of signing. The contract does not have a no trade clause, so theoretically it could be done, but I don’t see it. The 9ers are more likely to sign a QB in free agency than to trade a massive amount of assets so soon after the Lance move.
“Guaranteed Super Bowl ring.”
Rodgers has been a starter for 15 years and only has one ring.
If the 9ers are starting a QB next year who isn’t currently on their roster it will be Brady.
LaFleur made these comments almost two weeks ago. It’s simple. Until their chances at the playoffs are officially over, Rodgers starts. Somewhat to soothe his ego, somewhat to maintain good terms between the parties.
It’s just basic coach speak. Nothing more nothing less
Agreed with both.
They said that in the article. You either didn’t read it all or you are parroting what you read. No new news there.
Packers need to trade J Love for a new water dispenser!!! And keep our pop machine full for 2 years!!
It is sad that a coach issaying that about a player that was just signed to a huge contract. That just shows how far in the toilet the Packers have gone. Hope all you Packer fans enjoy the many years of failure that is coming to your beloved team. At least we will not have to deal with the dilutional Packer fans saying they will win the Super Bowl every year!