{"id":102876,"date":"2021-01-31T19:07:57","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T00:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=102876"},"modified":"2021-03-20T15:17:53","modified_gmt":"2021-03-20T19:17:53","slug":"aaron-rodgers-leaving-the-green-bay-packers-could-happen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/01\/31\/aaron-rodgers-leaving-the-green-bay-packers-could-happen\/","title":{"rendered":"Aaron Rodgers Leaving the Green Bay Packers Could Happen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s no secret that <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/packers\/\" target=\"_self\">Green Bay Packers<\/a> quarterback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RodgAa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aaron Rodgers<\/a> has been mistreated by the organization despite his impeccable talent. If further proof is needed, look no further than the 2020 NFL Draft. The Packers traded up, and the assumption was that they would draft a wide receiver or a defensive player who filled a need. They did draft an offensive player, but to the shock of many, it was Utah State quarterback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/L\/LoveJo03.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Love<\/a>. The shock was palpable and well deserved. And that is partly why Aaron Rodgers leaving the Green Bay Packers could happen.<\/p>\n<p>The second round was no different when they selected running back <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/D\/DillAJ00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AJ Dillon<\/a>, who does have talent but isn&#8217;t the wide receiver the Packers need. Green Bay did draft decently the rest of the way, with one of the better picks being <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MartKa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kamal Martin<\/a>, but they didn&#8217;t get any real help for Rodgers. The Packers not drafting to help Rodgers is an issue that goes back years. Whether it be during Mike McCarthy&#8217;s tenure or in the early run of Matt LeFleur, it should be noted that Aaron Rodgers has been mistreated, and he may want to leave Green Bay.<\/p>\n<h2>Aaron Rodgers Leaving the Green Bay Packers May Happen<\/h2>\n<h3>Front Office Must Do Better Now<\/h3>\n<p>At this point in his career, it is clear that Rodgers needs another championship. He has put so much work into this profession. Since being drafted out of California back in 2005, Rodgers has cemented himself as one of the greats. He had a great run in 2010 that will forever keep him in Green Bay lore. He led the Packers to three road playoff victories which culminated in a Super Bowl championship over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/steelers\/\" target=\"_self\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a>\u00a0where Rodgers was named the game&#8217;s Most Valuable Player.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, Rodgers has won multiple league MVP awards and sparked numerous debates about his place in NFL lore. However, recent events have fans and pundits buzzing about whether or not Rodgers needs to move on from the Packers. In fact, he should. He has given the city everything and, outside of him and a few other players such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BakhDa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Bakhtiari<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=ClarKe01,ClarKe22&amp;search=Kenny+Clark&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kenny Clark<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=JoneAa00,JoneAa20&amp;search=Aaron+Jones&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aaron Jones<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AdamDa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Davante Adams<\/a>, there aren&#8217;t many recognizable names. Yes, they have talented players, but when it comes to Green Bay, the first name that comes to mind is Rodgers. That alone is an indication that the man needs help and the Packers front office must get Rodgers what is needed to win another Super Bowl.<\/p>\n<h3>The Future<\/h3>\n<p>Recently, the quarterback market has been growing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/S\/StafMa00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matthew Stafford<\/a> was just traded from the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/lions\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Lions<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/rams\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Rams<\/a> in exchange for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GoffJa00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jared Goff<\/a> and multiple draft picks. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/texans\/\" target=\"_self\">Houston Texans<\/a> could<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/01\/08\/deshaun-watson-trade-could-make-sense-for-houston-texans\/\" target=\"_self\"> potentially move on<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WatsDe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deshaun Watson<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/patriots\/\" target=\"_self\">New England Patriots<\/a> quarterback room is still in question, as is that of the Packers division rival <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bears\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Bears<\/a>. There are a number of teams with questions at quarterback.<\/p>\n<h3>Last Word<\/h3>\n<p>There is only one solution to this problem. The Green Bay Packers need to listen to Aaron Rodgers and surround him with help. If he is as important to the organization as they say he is, then they need to follow through and go all in to win now. If they are not willing to do that they need to let Rodgers go. Although Rodgers is older than Watson, Green Bay should not go down the same road that Houston is right now. Otherwise Aaron Rodgers leaving the Green Bay Packer could happen and they organization would have only one Super Bowl with him under center.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"-nXFGYSAQEhKYHbuDpRiuQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/483893032\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'-nXFGYSAQEhKYHbuDpRiuQ',sig:'KngUJUx_2LZmwsc0Ef5Ri5jpwUAkuQOvsU-woDMLlE8=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'483893032',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aaron Rodgers leaving the Green Bay Packers could happen. 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