Aaron Rodgers wants out

[moonpie23]

I don't blame him...too bad the panthers have already cast their lot...

[duke74]

I don't blame him...too bad the panthers have already cast their lot...

Wants to be the permanent Jeopardy host?

[rthomas]

I don't blame him...too bad the panthers have already cast their lot...

Blasphemy for cheese heads. Aaron, come to Pittsburgh and be backup to Big Ben.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

As a Seahawks fan, just don't go to the Niners.

So, like, he is clearly going to San Fran, right?

Packers are morons for not recognizing his generational talent and making it work. I say this again as a Seahawks fan who was/is terrifed of losing Russell.

[Acymetric]

I don't blame him...too bad the panthers have already cast their lot...

We didn't marry Sam Darnold. If you can get Rodgers you throw that second round pick in the trash and forget you ever had it.

Don't see Rodgers coming to Carolina though. I definitely agree that I can't blame Rodgers. They have done such a crap job at putting pieces around him (although they do seem to be doing better they still waste picks on marginal QBs that they drafted way too high instead of improving their defense, OL, or WR corps).

Edit: Second round pick!

[Acymetric]

Wants to be the permanent Jeopardy host?

I keep meaning to watch that, I heard he was good. He claims because of the schedules he can do both (QB and Jeopardy).

[Acymetric]

I'm just going to use this as the NFL draft thread (but if someone changes the title please for the love of god change it to "Aaron Rogers wants out (NFL Draft 2021 Thread)". In any case, we have a run on DBs!

[DU82]

I'm just going to use this as the NFL draft thread (but if someone changes the title please for the love of god change it to "Aaron Rogers wants out (NFL Draft 2021 Thread)". In any case, we have a run on DBs!

Or maybe even “Aaron Rodgers wants out.”

Sheldon Williams and J.J. Reddick would agree.

[Acymetric]

Or maybe even “Aaron Rodgers wants out.”

Sheldon Williams and J.J. Reddick would agree.

Argh!

I think the Bears just got good. Moving on from a unc guy is always a sign of heading in the right direction.

Edit: Please add a "d" to the thread title

[Acymetric]

The Packers love not drafting offensive players except quarterbacks.

[bundabergdevil]

Or maybe even “Aaron Rodgers wants out.”

Sheldon Williams and J.J. Reddick would agree.

It’s Erin.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

And the Packers say "no."

I can only assume this is posturing to vet better trade offers at this point.

[CameronBornAndBred]

We didn't marry Sam Darnold. If you can get Rodgers you throw that second round pick in the trash and forget you ever had it.

Might not be married, but they sure are snuggled up pretty tight.

The Carolina Panthers showed how committed they were to Sam Darnold in Thursday's first round of the NFL draft by not picking a quarterback and backed that up Friday morning by picking up his fifth-year option.

WIth the option, Darnold, recently acquired in a trade with the New York Jets, is guaranteed $18.8 million in 2022.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...qb-sam-darnold

[Skydog]

I keep meaning to watch that, I heard he was good. He claims because of the schedules he can do both (QB and Jeopardy).

I watched 1.5 episodes of him hosting. Quite competent, knowledgeable and attempted to be friendly but he doesn't naturally exude warmth. Part of it is his personality. Also his voice. Alex had a great voice. Aaron's a bit high pitched, not the calming late afternoon balm that makes these shows stay around forever.

[tommy]

The Packers love not drafting offensive players except quarterbacks.

In general that has been true, except last year when, even taking the QB out of the mix, 6 of their first 7 picks were on the offensive side of the ball.

Rodgers seems like a prima donna to me. And seems so corporate, never smiles or like he is having any fun. He always exudes this vibe like what he is doing is just so incredibly difficult and complicated and important. No joy or fun. Dude. It's a football game. He's a great player, don't get me wrong, but the Packers have had plenty of really good teams around him. They make the playoffs just about every year, which is much better than most teams can say, and hard to do in the NFL. The fans love him. He's made boatloads of money. What does he have to complain about really? Disrespect? Please. He's had a great run, but at his age, I say let him play out his contract and let him walk. And move on at that point.

[YmoBeThere]

Rodgers seems like a prima donna to me.

Just ask the rest of his family.

[Bob Green]

I'm just going to use this as the NFL draft thread...

Two things I’m hoping to see tonight in Rounds 2 and 3:

1. Cowboys need a cornerback and offensive line depth.

2. Giants need offensive line help to protect Daniel Jones and an edge rusher.

[rsvman]

I watched 1.5 episodes of him hosting. Quite competent, knowledgeable and attempted to be friendly but he doesn't naturally exude warmth. Part of it is his personality. Also his voice. Alex had a great voice. Aaron's a bit high pitched, not the calming late afternoon balm that makes these shows stay around forever.

I watched the entire two weeks and I respectfully disagree with most of this. His biggest plus was his voice, which is mid- to low-range and very mellow/soothing. A lot of people agreed with my side of this story, saying on social media that they found him the perfect antidote to a busy, hectic day. If anything, his problem as a host was that he didn’t bring quite enough energy, although that improved over the course of his tenure.

His interactions became more natural/less forced as he went along, too, and there were at least two situations in which his interactions were really enjoyable. In one, somebody wrote, as an answer to Final Jeopardy “Whose idea was it to kick a field goal?” Aaron was taken aback briefly, and then said something very close to “That’s a very good question, an excellent question. Unfortunately it is incorrect. How much did you wager?” Another time, there was a category about dynasties, and the clue was about a midwestern football team (can’t remember the specifics) that went to the super bowl 4 out of 5 years or something like that. Nobody rang in. The answer, of course, was the Packers. He said, “We were looking for the Packers.” The look on his face was hilarious. The very next clue was about a northeastern basketball team that won a bunch of NBA championships. Immediately somebody buzzed in and said “Who were the Celtics?” Aaron said, “Oh, you knew THAT one!” It was really funny.

He certainly wasn’t the best of the guest hosts by any stretch of the imagination, but he was not near the bottom, either. Right now Anderson Cooper is doing a very good job. I really liked Ken Jennings, too.

[Skydog]

I watched the entire two weeks and I respectfully disagree with most of this. His biggest plus was his voice, which is mid- to low-range and very mellow/soothing. A lot of people agreed with my side of this story, saying on social media that they found him the perfect antidote to a busy, hectic day. If anything, his problem as a host was that he didn’t bring quite enough energy, although that improved over the course of his tenure.

His interactions became more natural/less forced as he went along, too, and there were at least two situations in which his interactions were really enjoyable. In one, somebody wrote, as an answer to Final Jeopardy “Whose idea was it to kick a field goal?” Aaron was taken aback briefly, and then said something very close to “That’s a very good question, an excellent question. Unfortunately it is incorrect. How much did you wager?” Another time, there was a category about dynasties, and the clue was about a midwestern football team (can’t remember the specifics) that went to the super bowl 4 out of 5 years or something like that. Nobody rang in. The answer, of course, was the Packers. He said, “We were looking for the Packers.” The look on his face was hilarious. The very next clue was about a northeastern basketball team that won a bunch of NBA championships. Immediately somebody buzzed in and said “Who were the Celtics?” Aaron said, “Oh, you knew THAT one!” It was really funny.

He certainly wasn’t the best of the guest hosts by any stretch of the imagination, but he was not near the bottom, either. Right now Anderson Cooper is doing a very good job. I really liked Ken Jennings, too.

Yeah, I was just giving my reaction which may prove idiosyncratic. I also saw the field goal quip episode and appreciated it on an intellectual, quick-wit level but it still didn't work with me. Individual differences I guess. Anyway doesn't matter what I think - majority reaction (and management) rules.

Besides most hosts need a while to find their groove. I remember watching Jimmy Fallon when he first started doing his late night talk show and he was really awkward and it was painful to watch (this was way before he got the Tonight Show). But within a few months he started finding his groove. And while he still isn't a lot of people's cup of tea he improved 1000%. Rodgers might do the same.

[Bob Green]

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