Aaron Rodgers is facing a major crossroads at the end of his NFL career as the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers continue to thrash out a trade to send him to the Big Apple.
It has been over five weeks since the Packers’ quarterback appeared on the Pat McAfee show stating his intentions to play for the Jets this coming year, and we seem to be no closer to a trade. It seemed like a move that worked for all sides, the Jets feel like they are a quarterback away from being a contender next year, the Packers have their young prospect in Jordan Love who they feel is ready to lead the team and it gives Rodgers one last shot at a Super Bowl ring.
But put simply, the Packers want a first round pick for their wantaway star and the Jets are not prepared to pay that price. Rodgers is 39 years old and whilst his talent is unquestionable, his age is not. A first-round pick for a player who is in the twilight of his career is steep, that’s before you factor in the fact that Rodgers has given no guarantees about playing in 2024, and even alluded to the fact that he considered retirement at the end of this season.
