Packers ‘Aaron Rodgers not’ afraid of ‘retirement or ‘move on’ as he decides on NFL future
Aaron Rodgers just became the NFL’s second four-time MVP on Thursday night. What he said after – not during – his acceptance speech at the NFL Honors made the most of the news.
During that speech, Rodgers recognized MVP Peyton Manning five times, who presented the award to Rodgers, before giving an aggregate address. He thanked various parties and then ended by giving the award to the late Ted Thompson, who drafted Rodgers as general manager of Green Bay, and the late Maura Mandt, a former ESPN producer.
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Among those Rodgers thanks is Packers coach Matt LaFleur, who coached Rodgers to two of his four MVPs.
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“Two in three years, win this – you’re a huge part of this. I love you, I appreciate you,” Rodgers said. “Thank you for believing in me, supporting me, empowering me, and making things so easy for me.”
Rodgers answers questions from the media after the awards ceremony. Many questions about his future in Green Bay.
Rodgers has remained unashamed on the subject, saying he hasn’t made any decisions and is just focused on enjoying his MVP title.
Aaron Rodgers in his MVP propeller:
“I haven’t made any decisions yet. I’m comfortable with the season and very excited to be here tonight. It feels like a dream, certainly surreal, to be sitting here with this mindset. way is a four-time MVP.”
– Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) February 11, 2022
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Similar to Tom Brady, Rodgers did not give an exact timetable for an announcement, only saying it would come in “appropriate time.” He added that he doesn’t want to put the Packers in a difficult situation with its timing.
Aaron Rodgers says he’ll make a decision on his future in the “near future” and won’t #Packers wait: “I’ll make a decision in the right time, not too much time. I’ll give the team plenty of time to do what they need to do, and I think that time is coming.”
– Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) February 11, 2022
By his own admission, Rodgers was unhappy with upper management at Green Bay and the way certain situations were handled. Rodgers notes that those relationships and the direction of the group have improved.
Aaron Rodgers reiterated that he was pleased with the way #Packers GM Brian Gutekunst addressed his concerns last season: “I’m obviously frustrated with some things during the season, we’ve had a lot of conversations and I just feel like there’s been a lot of growth. develop.”
– Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) February 11, 2022
The Packers ended the 2021 season 13-4 and were the top seed in the NFC knockouts. They lost in the division round to the 49ers. Rodgers says the results will not influence his decision.
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If this is the end of his time in Green Bay or the NFL – “I’m not afraid to retire. I’m not afraid to continue,” he said – there seems to be no malice between the parties and Rodgers has, At least for a moment, stop to smell the roses.
Aaron Rodgers: “I’m not afraid to retire. I’m not afraid to move on. I’m so proud of what I’ve accomplished, proud that I’ve accomplished it at Green Bay over the past 17 years and so excited about the future. . Regardless of how that will ultimately turn out.”
– Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) February 11, 2022
But to reporters, it didn’t sound like Rodgers was ready to hang up. In that case, it might just be a matter of where he’ll place them next season.
Aaron Rodgers may not be afraid of retirement, but he doesn’t look like a quarterback ready to retire: “I still feel like I can get out of this body a lot more.”
– Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) February 11, 2022
