Aaron Rodgers still not close to a decision as he waits to hear from the Vikings!
Aaron Rodgers who has become a free agent for the first time in his career has a few options to choose from. Reports and NFL media have pointed out the interest received in the 4-time MVP from teams such as the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants. While both teams have their advantages and disadvantages, the Steelers could offer him the best possible chance at a ring outside of Minnesota.
However, Rodgers has his own way of doing things and he is one of the more unpredictable players in the league. Moreover, the 41-year-old not only brings his experience and amazing quarterback skills but also has his say in the overall functioning of a franchise and its impact on players.
The Jets just spent the last couple of seasons catering to his requirements only to go 12-22 combined and ended up missing the postseason both years. While the 2023 season was not particularly Rodgers’ fault as he missed the entire season after suffering an ACL injury in the very first game, his impact on the organization may have led to some questionable decisions.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter has alluded to similar sentiments while speaking on his podcast regarding the future of Rodgers and whether or not he will play for the Vikings.
While on his podcast, The Adam Schefter Podcast, Schefter spoke at length when asked whether or not Rodgers could end up playing for the Vikings this season. It seems like the ideal situation for him, and even former legend Brett Favre has encouraged Rodgers to follow the same path he once did back in the day. Schefter centered his comments on how difficult it is to predict what is going on inside Rodgers’ mind.
“With Aaron Rodgers, we don’t fully know we can only surmise, but we’re talking to a lot of people on a lot of different teams, and here’s where we believe, don’t know, but here’s where we believe the situation currently is at. If Aaron Rodgers had his way, I believe that he would like to sign with the Minnesota Vikings. Do I think that that’s happening? Not today, not next week. Do I think it’s out of the question? Not entirely. Do I think it’s likely? No. But again, it’s just lingering out there. It’s one of those things that isn’t going away. Clearly, he has not made a decision about what he’s going to do, where he’s going to play.”
As far as the Vikings are concerned, they have invested heavily in their future franchise quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Unfortunately, he missed out his entire rookie season due to a torn meniscus and never played a competitive game which has hindered his development to an extent.
Having said that, the problem with bringing in Aaron Rodgers raises questions on what type of impact he will have over the young quarterback and the overall impact on the locker room. While it is more than possible that Rodgers could thrive with the Vikings offense and their weapons, he does come with a downside as well. Schefter was quick to echo similar thoughts.
“I just don’t know that it’s practical for the Vikings. I think there’s a part of it that’s appealing because Aaron Rogers still played no matter what you say, at a fairly high level last year and probably could step into that team, and that offense with those weapons and continue to play at a high level. But let’s remember this is a team that invested the 10th overall pick last year in JJ McCarthy, the team is behind JJ McCarthy, it believes in JJ McCarthy, it thinks that JJ McCarthy future. If they bring in Aaron Rodgers who knows what type of impact and influence that will have on the quarterback who is their future. That would be the question.”
However, he also went on to add that Minnesota could take their time and see how McCarthy is progressing with his injury and in the upcoming months and then take a call on Rodgers if they feel that is the best way to move forward. The way things stand now, it doesn’t seem like a decision is coming anytime soon.
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