Former Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk is spilling the tea about his “boy” Aaron Rodgers amid hypothesis in regards to the quarterback’s taking part in future.
In the course of the “The Pat McAfee Present” on Wednesday, Hawk, who co-hosts the present, stated he has talked with “a number of” groups which can be prepared to fulfill Rodgers’ calls for to acquire the longtime Packer this offseason.
“I’ve spoken with those that work for various groups across the league which have instructed me, ‘Hey, in case your boy is leaving Inexperienced Bay, inform him he can come right here and we’ll give him regardless of the hell he desires. He may be the OC, he can do no matter he desires,'” Hawk stated.
“I’ve had a number of completely different those that work excessive up at groups inform me that, whether or not that’s joking or not, or they’re being sarcastic, they’ve instructed me a number of occasions.”
Hawk — who received Tremendous Bowl XLV with Rodgers of their 9 seasons collectively — didn't identify the groups he claimed to have heard from.
Rodgers’ choice about whether or not or not he’ll return for the 2022 season has the league on excessive alert. He might select to retire after 17 seasons in Inexperienced Bay, return to the Packers, or take his abilities to a different group.
Rodgers stated on “The Pat McAfee Present” in January that he would determine by the tip of February or early March about his plans for the upcoming season — and that he wouldn’t make it a “drawn-out course of,” as a result of “I perceive my choice does influence numerous different individuals’s choices.”
NFL Groups can formally start making trades in two weeks when the brand new league yr begins on March 16.
The Broncos have emerged as main contenders in the race for Rodgers. On the NFL Mix on Tuesday, Denver normal supervisor George Paton urged that the group will likely be aggressive in its quarterback search, with out naming Rodgers.
Final month, Broncos legend Terrell Davis stated he believes Rodgers will select Denver as his subsequent touchdown spot.
“It helps that Nathaniel Hackett, his OC [in Green Bay] is our head coach now. It helps. I’m not saying that was the explanation, however it helps,” Davis stated on the time.
On Tuesday, Packers normal supervisor Brian Gutekunst stated on the mix that “not a single particular person” from opposing groups has reached out a couple of commerce for Rodgers to this point. — That got here after Gutekunst stated final week that he by no means promised to commerce Rodgers after the 2021 season.
Gutekunst additionally declined to share whether or not he’d honor a commerce request. Both method, Inexperienced Bay must comply with a commerce to maneuver ahead with any deal.
The Packers are reportedly prepared to cough up some huge cash to retain Rodgers. Nonetheless the group is coping with a tough wage cap state of affairs and a bunch of free brokers, together with All-Professional receiver Davante Adams.
Rodgers, who turned 38 in December, has stated he doesn’t need to be a part of a rebuilding group.
A choice from Rodgers is reportedly coming “quickly,” however followers have realized to anticipate the sudden from the two-time reigning NFL MVP.
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