Update: Aaron Rodgers reports to Packers camp

[Arkansasbear]

Loving the drama, especially since when I hopped over to the Packers subreddit it looks like a lot of the fans are way past tired of it and just want it to be over. Hope it gets dragged out all the way to the first game.

My dream scenario is that he pulls a Le'Veon Bell and sits out until the Packers trade him mid-season.

If we are talking dreams, the best would be for him to play out the next two years and we cream them and they don't make the playoffs.

He then pulls a Brady and signs as a free agent somewhere else and they don't get any draft capital for him.

[IE]

I hate the Packers. I used to hate him but he's been so unbelievably good that I like him as a player. I still want the Bears to beat him soundly. That's something they need to do - like when the Bulls had to finally beat and get by the Pistons. It's a right of passage.

If mean reversion is a thing (and I REALLY want it to be a thing in this case), I'm due for Bear domination of the Pack for basically the rest of my life. I'll be good with it for Fields' 15-year Bear career (at least). Maybe the Bears will draft two HOF franchise QBs in a row. It CAN happen.

[aussiebear99]

And now apparently Davante Adams may also leave if Rodgers leaves. Adams' contract is up after the 2021 season.

[The Marshall Plan]

Davante Adams knows the Sugar Daddy is pissed and he doesn't want to get exposed.

Only a stud like ARob can be successful with an entire career to date of shitty QBs.

[Mikefive]

Fuck Green Bay.

A tiny shithole town that if the league were remade today they would be laughed out of consideration for a team. A fanbase so full of themselves that they actually have the balls to call themselves shareholders. They're nothing but a bunch of low IQ inbred sister fucking hill people. Probably the only black people in that town are those that work for the team.

For the past 20+ years they've benefited by having two consecutive HOF QBs pulled out of their ass and a laughingly biased amount of referee favorability. They are where they are in my opinion because if the games were called fair and square they'd drift into mediocrity, suffer financially, and need a bailout or be forced to move.

Let them rot.

I've known folks from the Green Bay area and I've been to Lambeau Field for a game. Maybe you haven't. IMO, Green Bay is the best setup for a team in the NFL. The team is owned by the community. Property taxes pay for stadium renovations and such and the taxpayers get a couple tickets to a game via a lottery system.

The stadium is right in the middle of town, surrounded by neighborhoods. Vendors put up tents on the street on gameday to serve beer, food, etc. where fans hang out a short walk from Lambeau. Town people walk to the game. And for those who don't have tickets for the game, all over town, people have tailgate parties in their yards, where they can hear the crowd.

Compare that to rich businessmen owned teams who cry for new stadium tax dollars and then pocket piles of dough as their team value goes up and reward their taxpayer fans with STLs. Or what about those who don't get the stadium tax dollars they wanted who picked up their teams and just yanked them away from their loyal fans, moving to another city, sometimes in the dark of night. And then there are the football ignorant owners (like ours) who who prioritize the steady gravy train over winning championships. Or the football ignorant owners who think they know football and make football moves to try to win, but shoot themselves in the foot time after time. Are these examples better than what they do in Green Bay? I'd contend they're not.

I hate the Packers. But I don't hate the way their team is setup.

[Mikefive]

And now apparently Davante Adams may also leave if Rodgers leaves. Adams' contract is up after the 2021 season.

Consider for a moment... Allen Robinson and Davante Adams split wide with Darnell Mooney in the slot and Justin Fields at QB. Matt Nagy wouldn't know what to do with himself.

[IE]

Pay for both Robinson and Adams? OK... I won't ruin your dream.

[wab]

Fuck Green Bay.

A tiny shithole town that if the league were remade today they would be laughed out of consideration for a team. A fanbase so full of themselves that they actually have the balls to call themselves shareholders. They're nothing but a bunch of low IQ inbred sister fucking hill people. Probably the only black people in that town are those that work for the team.

For the past 20+ years they've benefited by having two consecutive HOF QBs pulled out of their ass and a laughingly biased amount of referee favorability. They are where they are in my opinion because if the games were called fair and square they'd drift into mediocrity, suffer financially, and need a bailout or be forced to move.

Let them rot.

I've known folks from the Green Bay area and I've been to Lambeau Field for a game. Maybe you haven't. IMO, Green Bay is the best setup for a team in the NFL. The team is owned by the community. Property taxes pay for stadium renovations and such and the taxpayers get a couple tickets to a game via a lottery system.

The stadium is right in the middle of town, surrounded by neighborhoods. Vendors put up tents on the street on gameday to serve beer, food, etc. where fans hang out a short walk from Lambeau. Town people walk to the game. And for those who don't have tickets for the game, all over town, people have tailgate parties in their yards, where they can hear the crowd.

Compare that to rich businessmen owned teams who cry for new stadium tax dollars and then pocket piles of dough as their team value goes up and reward their taxpayer fans with STLs. Or what about those who don't get the stadium tax dollars they wanted who picked up their teams and just yanked them away from their loyal fans, moving to another city, sometimes in the dark of night. And then there are the football ignorant owners (like ours) who who prioritize the steady gravy train over winning championships. Or the football ignorant owners who think they know football and make football moves to try to win, but shoot themselves in the foot time after time. Are these examples better than what they do in Green Bay? I'd contend they're not.

I hate the Packers. But I don't hate the way their team is setup.

You are not wrong. I hate the Packers, but the Green Bay/Lambeau experience is probably one of the best sporting experiences you'll ever have.

[G08]

I've known folks from the Green Bay area and I've been to Lambeau Field for a game. Maybe you haven't. IMO, Green Bay is the best setup for a team in the NFL. The team is owned by the community. Property taxes pay for stadium renovations and such and the taxpayers get a couple tickets to a game via a lottery system.

The stadium is right in the middle of town, surrounded by neighborhoods. Vendors put up tents on the street on gameday to serve beer, food, etc. where fans hang out a short walk from Lambeau. Town people walk to the game. And for those who don't have tickets for the game, all over town, people have tailgate parties in their yards, where they can hear the crowd.

Compare that to rich businessmen owned teams who cry for new stadium tax dollars and then pocket piles of dough as their team value goes up and reward their taxpayer fans with STLs. Or what about those who don't get the stadium tax dollars they wanted who picked up their teams and just yanked them away from their loyal fans, moving to another city, sometimes in the dark of night. And then there are the football ignorant owners (like ours) who who prioritize the steady gravy train over winning championships. Or the football ignorant owners who think they know football and make football moves to try to win, but shoot themselves in the foot time after time. Are these examples better than what they do in Green Bay? I'd contend they're not.

I hate the Packers. But I don't hate the way their team is setup.

You are not wrong. I hate the Packers, but the Green Bay/Lambeau experience is probably one of the best sporting experiences you'll ever have.

Maybe I'll take a trip up there once Rodgers is gone and, God-willing, Fields is consistently kicking their ass twice a season (if not thrice).

[AZ_Bearfan]

I've been through Green Bay in the off-season. What a depressing, shit hole of a town. I need to go on a game day and experience it the correct way I guess.

[Wounded Bear]

Let’s get this thread back on track.

I am going to level with you guys, I don’t care for Aaron Rodgers.

Alright, continue...

[Rusty Trombagent]

I heard lambeau doesn't even have a pool

[Wounded Bear]

I heard lambeau doesn't even have a pool

Those motherfuckers.

[Z Bear]

Now the Pack just signed Blake Bortles. How depressing to live in Green Bay and have to go from Rodgers to Bortles, lol.

[AZ_Bearfan]

Now the Pack just signed Blake Bortles. How depressing to live in Green Bay and have to go from Rodgers to Bortles, lol.

Hahaha.... that is something the Bears would do. Maybe the tables have finally turned in our favor.

[docc]

Blake Dam Bortles ..JA..JA..JA...!!!

[Wounded Bear]

Holy shit, THE Blake Bortles?

Now they have all the leverage they need to negotiate with Rodgers.

[The Marshall Plan]

Now the Pack just signed Blake Bortles. How depressing to live in Green Bay and have to go from Rodgers to Bortles, lol.

[Bears Whiskey Nut]

Now the Pack just signed Blake Bortles. How depressing to live in Green Bay and have to go from Rodgers to Bortles, lol.

Knowing the Bears luck, Bortles will be the 2nd coming of Drew Brees.

[wulfy]

What does that say about Jordan Love?

[Otis Day]

If A A ron is gone, Bortles is the proverbial veteran presence for Love.

[crueltyabc]

What does that say about Jordan Love?

They must think he sucks right? Otherwise they would have traded Rodgers for a million picks before the draft.

Even if they kiss and make up with Rodgers

1) it’ll be temporary because the cap situation is a mess

2) it’s nice to have it virtually confirmed that they wasted that Love pick and don’t have the next guy lined up yet.

[Xee]

What does that say about Jordan Love?

Some Packer fans are saying Bortles was brought in just be another camp arm while others counter that he could probably be the number 2 on a lot of teams so the Packers wouldn't have brought him just for training camp. So to your question, if the latter is true, it doesn't sound like Love is ready yet even after sitting on the bench for what, 2 years now?

[HurricaneBear]

What does that say about Jordan Love?

Some Packer fans are saying Bortles was brought in just be another camp arm while others counter that he could probably be the number 2 on a lot of teams so the Packers wouldn't have brought him just for training camp. So to your question, if the latter is true, it doesn't sound like Love is ready yet even after sitting on the bench for what, 2 years now?

Before I say anything else, let me be clear: I am fully expecting the diva to be playing week one. But as of right now? Doesn't this sound alot like the Bears over the years? Questions about the starter so they bring in a "veteran" who in all reality sucks ass but has just enough doubt that the fans convince themselves he has a chance to be the guy. Plus a young guy who there is hope for but in reality also probably sucks ass. Even if its just for a few months so that diva can get out of training camp, its nice to see the Packers having to deal with a typical Bears problem

[Wounded Bear]

What does that say about Jordan Love?

It says that Pace isn’t the only stupid shit to move up in the first round to grab a worthless QB.

[dplank]

What does that say about Jordan Love?

Some Packer fans are saying Bortles was brought in just be another camp arm while others counter that he could probably be the number 2 on a lot of teams so the Packers wouldn't have brought him just for training camp. So to your question, if the latter is true, it doesn't sound like Love is ready yet even after sitting on the bench for what, 2 years now?

Just 1 year for Love. Still not a ringing endorsement to bring in a guy like Bortles, but I'm guessing he'd be the backup to Love if Erin were to actually quit - which I don't believe for a second.

[The Marshall Plan]

This is fucking hilarious.

And just think. Somewhere there is a cheesehead “shareholder” relieved that the Puke signed Bortles because they’re scared shitless of Jordan Love.

[AZ_Bearfan]

As Bears fans, we should show theses "shareholders" some tricks to deal with this. Like, let's focus on the fact that Bortles was the top QB in the 2014 draft and ignore that he actually, in fact, sucks. This will help slow the emptiness creeping up inside.

[The Marshall Plan]

Yes we should absolutely do our part to encourage them. I’d hate for them to have a mass suicide a la Jonestown or something.

We can tell them that Bortles is a former #1 pick. I wonder if Bortles has some sort of nebulous connection to a coach or a receiver at Green Bay and we can talk up the angle about how that’s great for his performance.
Like the people who believe Dalton will be worth a damn because we have Lazor.

[Grizzled]

Blake Bortles...LOLOL. Even if he's just to be brought into camp as an arm, it doesn't address any of Erin's concerns.