Update: Jets/Packers finalizing deal for Rodgers

[Grizzled]

Erin being himself, i.e. a big D. Reading he's still holding up the deal. Too bad the Jets didn't just tell him 'no thanks' after all hus games and signed Jimmy G.

[HurricaneBear]

Rodgers probably wants to wait to decide til a time when it will make the most headlines. He doesn't want to share the spotlight with the free agent frenzy. He is a diva after all

[wulfy]

Ding Dong, The Witch Is Dead.

(at least to us anyway)

[Grizzled]

Allen Lazzard signed by the Jets because His Eriness wanted this before committing: 4 years, $44M. Heard he wants Randall Cobb and 986 year old Mercedes Lewis also.

[UOK]

Fuck off forever, Rodgers.

[dplank]

We've been waiting for this since Brett Favre started killing it. Those assholes have had 30 years of HOF QB play and it had to end at some point. If Love turns out to be another great one (I highly, highly doubt it), then I think I'll just go find a nice bridge to jump off somewhere.

[HurricaneBear]

We've been waiting for this since Brett Favre started killing it. Those assholes have had 30 years of HOF QB play and it had to end at some point. If Love turns out to be another great one (I highly, highly doubt it), then I think I'll just go find a nice bridge to jump off somewhere.

The football God's cant be that cruel, right?

[thunderspirit]

We've been waiting for this since Brett Favre started killing it. Those assholes have had 30 years of HOF QB play and it had to end at some point. If Love turns out to be another great one (I highly, highly doubt it), then I think I'll just go find a nice bridge to jump off somewhere.

The football God's cant be that cruel, right?

stares in Cleveland Browns

[Heinz D.]

We've been waiting for this since Brett Favre started killing it. Those assholes have had 30 years of HOF QB play and it had to end at some point. If Love turns out to be another great one (I highly, highly doubt it), then I think I'll just go find a nice bridge to jump off somewhere.

I hate to be Debbie Downer.

Why do you think Love will suck?

[HurricaneBear]

We've been waiting for this since Brett Favre started killing it. Those assholes have had 30 years of HOF QB play and it had to end at some point. If Love turns out to be another great one (I highly, highly doubt it), then I think I'll just go find a nice bridge to jump off somewhere.

I hate to be Debbie Downer.

Why do you think Love will suck?

Because he just has to.

[docc]

I hate to be Debbie Downer.

Why do you think Love will suck?

Because he just has to.

I know a guy with the photos

[Heinz D.]

Why do you think Love will suck?

Because he just has to.

[Grizzled]

Very raw coming out, hardly any playing time in the pros. The odds are high that his first year at least is going to be bumpy and hopefully it lasts.

[Heinz D.]

Very raw coming out, hardly any playing time in the pros. The odds are high that his first year at least is going to be bumpy and hopefully it lasts.

That would be nice, I'll give you that. I think that's pretty improbable, though.

[Grizzled]

Very raw coming out, hardly any playing time in the pros. The odds are high that his first year at least is going to be bumpy and hopefully it lasts.

That would be nice, I'll give you that. I think that's pretty improbable, though.

Not really. The success rate for QBs in the league isn't high, probably less than 50%. Here's hoping (Davis) Love lives down to that.

[Heinz D.]

Not really. The success rate for QBs in the league isn't high, probably less than 50%. Here's hoping (Davis) Love lives down to that.

I guess it mostly boils down to me trusting Gutekunst and LaFleur more than you do...

[Grizzled]

Not really. The success rate for QBs in the league isn't high, probably less than 50%. Here's hoping (Davis) Love lives down to that.

I guess it mostly boils down to me trusting Gutekunst and LaFleur more than you do...

They are sharp guys. I'm sure LaFleur will modify the offense to address Love essentially being a newbie, simpliefied.

[RichH55]

I guess it mostly boils down to me trusting Gutekunst and LaFleur more than you do...

They are sharp guys. I'm sure LaFleur will modify the offense to address Love essentially being a newbie, simpliefied.

They also lack talent - I am optimistic this ends badly

Magically the 20+ year "conspiracy" will end too - odd

[Grizzled]

They are sharp guys. I'm sure LaFleur will modify the offense to address Love essentially being a newbie, simpliefied.

They also lack talent - I am optimistic this ends badly

Magically the 20+ year "conspiracy" will end too - odd

Erin could bring out the talent in his WRs. We'll see if Love has that magic but I'm doubting he does.

[pus]

They are sharp guys. I'm sure LaFleur will modify the offense to address Love essentially being a newbie, simpliefied.

They also lack talent - I am optimistic this ends badly

Magically the 20+ year "conspiracy" will end too - odd

Well that would be a nice outcome all right.

[HurricaneBear]

What's taking so long with this deal? Rodgers is going to somehow end up the Packers starting QB again this season isnt he?

[dplank]

Haha probably - this is nuts

[pus]

He's dragging this out to stay in the media's limelight and hog all the attention he can get.

I think he's gonna have a last run at another ring and, at the same time, set himself up for a second career under the bright lights of show biz.

Johnny Carson would roll over in his grave.

[Rakshir]

Supposedly the Packers want two first round picks , and the Jets are thinking a 4th Round pick. But as the draft comes closer the pressure will be on the Packers to get it done.

[wab]

This is bananas.

[wulfy]

Supposedly the Packers want two first round picks , and the Jets are thinking a 4th Round pick. But as the draft comes closer the pressure will be on the Packers to get it done.

What a difference a year makes - the Broncos offered 3 R1s last year for Rodgers. I think they will get 1 R1 for him - but honestly, that's overpaying for a fickle 40 year old QB.

Have to give Bill Belichek credit - he always said it's better to trade a guy one year to early than one year to late.

[wab]

Both teams are forced into a corner. The Packers aren’t getting two firsts and the Jets aren’t getting him for a 4th.

I think the Jets ultimately give up a 2nd in this draft and a 3rd that could become a 2nd next year.

[wulfy]

Despite some media speculation to the contrary, I don't think the Packers have the leverage here. But the Jets need Rodgers to cooperate and say Fine, don't trade me .... I'll be at the first day of Training Camp.

This will blow up the Packers cap for the next two years, blow up trying to get Jordan Love ready, give them ZERO draft compensation and overall just let a skunk loose in the Packers facility.

And I can't wait to watch it.

[Moriarty]

Supposedly the Packers want two first round picks , and the Jets are thinking a 4th Round pick. But as the draft comes closer the pressure will be on the Packers to get it done.

What a difference a year makes - the Broncos offered 3 R1s last year for Rodgers. I think they will get 1 R1 for him - but honestly, that's overpaying for a fickle 40 year old QB.

Have to give Bill Belichek credit - he always said it's better to trade a guy one year to early than one year to late.

Yep.
Very dumb, very Bearsy move to try and ride with Rodgers too long.

You drafted Love, you gotta drop the other shoe and move on.

Now they're stuck with not enough time to develop and evaluate Love AND an ugly mess with Rodgers where they're getting much less back than they should have.

[wulfy]

@Moriarty, and I think they have to decide on Love's fifth year option after this year also.