The Green Bay Packers have won 47 games over the past four seasons which is the third most in the NFL according to Statmuse. New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers greatly contributed to wins in Titletown.
Green Bay has handed the keys to Jordan Love. However, Aaron Rodgers was always in the headlines over the offseason. Sports analysts got tired of Rodgers’ offseason drama. Some analysts believed Rodgers held the Packers organization, hostage. I think the claims regarding Rodgers’ offseason were blown out of proportion.
The last three offseasons Rodgers and Green Bay’s front office weren’t on the same page. Rodgers wouldn’t show up to offseason workouts. Fans and sports analysts grew impatient because Rodgers waited a long time to make a decision on his future in Green Bay.
Change is Inevitable
Rodgers has played a lot of football since entering the league in 2005. Rodgers had good and bad moments with the Packers. Moments like winning a Super Bowl, suffering a broken clavicle and ending his relationship with Mike McCarthy.
Situations change over time. Rodgers got wiser over the years and wanted some input on Green Bay’s decisions. Change is inevitable. Just look around the league. Tom Brady left New England, Peyton Manning left Indianapolis and Russell Wilson left Seattle.
The so-called drama wasn’t that dramatic. Rodgers and Green Bay needed to get on the same page. It takes time for both sides to come to an agreement. I wouldn’t be surprised if Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and other elite quarterbacks go through the same situation in the future.
Packers Kept Winning
In the midst of the “so-called” drama Green Bay was one of the best teams in the NFL. Rodgers won two MVP awards after “dramatic” offseasons. Green Bay went to two NFC Championships, had a top offense and was a force to be reckoned with. Simply put Green Bay was a winning football team. Drama would have caused the Packers to experience losing seasons.
Final Note
Rodgers gave Green Bay his all and should be respected. Organizations change over time and quarterbacks want to know what’s going on in the front office.
