Green Bay Packers: Aaron Rodgers gives hope for the future
By Hunter Noll
The Green Bay Packers haven’t had quarterback problems in a very long time, and it appears Aaron Rodgers wants to keep it that way.
The Green Bay Packers received some of the best news they’ll hear in a long time. Aaron Rodgers wants to finish his career in Green Bay, and he doesn’t plan on finishing it in the near future.
It was Tom Brady‘s 40th birthday on Thursday, and that must’ve got Rodgers thinking. The quarterback dished on his plans for his 40th as well.
While comparing himself to all-time greats in other major sports, Rodgers had this to say (via SportsCenter on Twitter):
Aaron Rodgers knows exactly where he wants to be when he turns 40.https://t.co/KflwmwftqJ pic.twitter.com/JnNGJUWsb4
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 4, 2017
Quick reminder, Rodgers is only 33. He hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down either. In fact, he posted 4,428 yards through the air last year, and connected for 40 touchdown passes. Meanwhile, Rodgers ran for 369 yards (career-high) and four touchdowns as well. Just about any team in the NFL would trade in the production they got at quarterback last season for those numbers.
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It’s impossible to say if Rodgers will continue to be this dominant as the years go by. The fact that he threw for more yards and touchdown passes than he has in a season since 2011 is a great sign though.
What makes it even better is the years in-between 2011 and last season were top-tier as well. Rodgers is one of the most consistently productive quarterbacks the NFL has ever seen, and his production is some of the best it’s ever seen as well.
Of course, plans to play another seven years for the same team are easier said than done. Health, production, and contracts will all come into play when the time comes.
The Packers should be ecstatic about this news though. Rodgers statement makes it seem as if he’s willing to work with the team to make sure this happens. That means no record-setting, cap-ruining contracts.
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That shouldn’t even concern Green Bay, though. If Aaron Rodgers wants to play for your team, you should rejoice. Worry about the rest later.