The trade of Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets is still a long time coming. Are the Green Bay Packers intentionally letting the superstar flounder?

Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets and the Green Bay Packers: things remain quiet on the trio and their intended mega-trade. That’s true not only for public statements, but also behind the scenes.

For as “ESPN” reports, there was probably not much talk between the Packers and Jets last week. It seems that the negotiating fronts have hardened.

This could be mainly due to the demands of the Packers, who probably still want a first-round pick and more.

The big question: when will the Packers and Jets come to an agreement?

Green Bay Packers: desire for revenge?

After all, it’s clear Rodgers wants to go to the Jets, and “Gang Green” wants to strengthen with the quarterback superstar. And the Packers have no interest in moving on with Rodgers.

But maybe they want a bit of revenge?

That is admittedly only speculated, but is certainly within the realm of possibility after CEO Mark Murphy and general manager Brian Gutekunst have had their special experiences with the not always easy Rodgers.

It would be all too human if both now let Rodgers flounder before agreeing to a trade. For one thing, Rodgers, for all his love, has also made the Packers wait in the past when it came to future decisions on his part.

Gutekunst and Rodgers clashed in 2021, when the playmaker even considered ending his career because he had lost confidence in those in charge. Allegedly, he even demanded Gutekunst’s dismissal. The relationship was considered to have broken down.

Predominant history

There was a defining backstory in the 2020 draft when the Packers did not draft a wide receiver in round one as expected (and requested by Rodgers), but instead drafted a Rodgers successor in Jordan Love. The now 24-year-old is actually expected to take over as the starter after Rodgers leaves in 2023.

But other personnel matters, such as the firings of Jordy Nelson or Jake Kumerow, had also affected Rodgers, with him apparently rarely, if ever, involved.

Lately on the “Pat McAfee Show,” he revisited the Packers’ handling of players, referencing stars like Nelson, Randall Cobb, Julius Peppers, Clay Matthews and Brett Goode: “There’s just a way of doing things. They didn’t want to bring them back, that’s fine, that’s the business. “

Keep the dignity

But there is a way to make it so you keep your dignity, Rodgers said, “That’s something I fought for a few years ago. If we’re about family, we’re about love, we’re about looking after our fellow human beings, then we should put our money where our mouth is.”

The irony of the trara around the mega-trade is that even after 15 seasons as a starter in Green Bay, his claim apparently doesn’t apply even to him.