One team is reportedly 'all-in' on Aaron Rodgers trade
Another day, another round of Aaron Rodgers news. The talk has been as frequent as ever after NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reported that Rodgers was "truly torn" about where he wants to play and there are trade deals in place with three other teams. The teams Florio listed included […]
Another day, another round of Aaron Rodgers news.
The talk has been as frequent as ever after NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reported that Rodgers was "truly torn" about where he wants to play and there are trade deals in place with three other teams.
The teams Florio listed included the Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Denver Broncos.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler backed up Florio's report Sunday morning, for the most part. But although Fowler added more detail, things are still rather muddy when it comes to the overall picture and where each party goes from here.
There is heavy skepticism surrounding Tennessee. Our own Buck Reising detailed the legitimacy (or non-legitimacy) of a Titans-Packers trade Saturday. Jon Robinson recently said the team has not spoken with any other teams in regard to trading for a quarterback. There wasn't anything in Fowler's report that updated or gave further detail on the Titans' front, either.
He did say the Steelers aren't considered to be major players, but they are "on the periphery".
That leaves the Broncos. Per Fowler, Denver is "all-in" on the Rodgers trade, to little surprise. The Broncos were considered contenders for Rodgers during last year's holdout and former Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is now the head coach. Denver has plenty of cap room and per Fowler, it's ready to do "whatever necessary on the contract front", which obviously adds to the chances of landing Rodgers.
The Broncos also have the ninth overall pick and two picks in both the second- and third-rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft. It's very likely a two first-rounders will be required in the trade. Having an extra pick in both the second- and third-rounds will not only help in the trade, but they won't leave Denver's draft cupboard bare, either.
Plus, the Broncos have a very good roster, so one could argue they have room to spare when it comes to unloading picks. And they'll obviously get Rodgers for more than one year, so missing out on the first round next year isn't so bad.
ESPN's Dan Graziano said to expect a decision within the next week. If a decision isn't made before Tuesday, then the Packers will miss out on the opportunity to tag Davante Adams, which would further complicate things.
As if things weren't already complicated, enough.
You can read Fowler's and Graziano's full report, here.
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