Could an Aaron Rodgers extension be on the horizon? That’s what Packers president Mark Murphy seemed to be insinuating when asked about the progress of the negotiations. Murphy told WTMJ.com that the Packers “hope to soon have a contract extension” for Rodgers (via Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com).
Rodgers is set to earn $22MM next season, but the quarterback market has already been reset due to recent deals signed by Kirk Cousins and Matt Ryan. The Packers signal-caller will trail other quarterbacks by around $8MM, meaning he’ll surely be in line for a sizable pay increase. However, as Florio points out, Rodgers is realistically four years away from hitting the open market. The 34-year-old has two years left on his contract, and it makes sense to apply the franchise tag for a player of his caliber for the two years after that.
Besides a pay increase, we also recently heard that Rodgers could be seeking options and out-clauses in his next contract. However, the quarterback quickly rejected those rumors, citing the slow offseason as a reason for the false claims. There were also whispers that the franchise quarterback was frustrated that the organization didn’t talk to him before releasing wideout Jordy Nelson and parting ways with quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt. It was said that the relationship “isn’t in total disrepair,” although there was clear tension between the two sides.
Rodgers was limited to only seven games last season after suffering a fractured right collarbone in mid-October. While his team went 4-3 in his seven starts, he still managed to put up solid numbers. Rodgers ultimately finished the campaign having completed 64.7-percent of his passes for 1,675 yards, 16 touchdowns, and six interceptions.
Such an amazing athlete just pay Rogers the big bucks…
Agreed. He needs more sand on his beach in Del Mar. His new squeeze has been doing burn outs.
Rodgers is literally the best QB in the league. He literally makes the team as GB can’t do anything when Rodgers is injured. However, if you pay him the big bucks then you can’t afford a great supporting cast. Hopefully Rodgers understands that he may lack an o-line and/or defense if he signs an extension that’s annually $25MM or more.
Except that pesky Tom Brady. He’s better than AR.
Based on stats Rodgers is better. Rings brady is.
Brady has had a top 10 defense every super bowl win. Rodgers has had a top 10 defense once or twice in his career. One was the Super Bowl.
Brady has a future HOF head coach and an excellent offensive coach. Rodgers doesn’t have that.
Rodgers runs all the plays. The team can’t execute a play for squat so Rodgers has to keep making magic happen with his broken plays. It’s amazing how he keeps it going.
Brady has the best coach.. Brady don’t make that team better… Bill Bellycheck does.. they would’ve won the Super Bowl probably with anybody else at quarterback