I don't understand GB's thought process here. Rodgers is already 33 and still has 2 more years on his deal. Why not make him play out those 2 years and franchise him 2 more years? They could have saved 20 + million going this route. Now they are paying a QB getting older top notch money and will have to restructure the rest of their team around this deal. Unless they draft like gangbusters they will not have a pleasant experience in Joe Flaccoland. There's a reason Brady has 5 rings and 8 SB appearances, he was willing to take a pay cut for the good of the team and wasn't concerned with being the highest paid player.
I don't understand GB's thought process here. Rodgers is already 33 and still has 2 more years on his deal. Why not make him play out those 2 years and franchise him 2 more years? They could have saved 20 + million going this route. Now they are paying a QB getting older top notch money and will have to restructure the rest of their team around this deal. Unless they draft like gangbusters they will not have a pleasant experience in Joe Flaccoland. There's a reason Brady has 5 rings and 8 SB appearances, he was willing to take a pay cut for the good of the team and wasn't concerned with being the highest paid player.
And Rodgers comes from Silicon Valley wealth. Besides these athletes are being handed money they can never spend so what is the point of squeezing every last dollar when doing so takes money away from that blind side tackle you need, that pass rushing disruptor, that glue corner or that silky smooth receiver. Only 2 of the past 10 SB champs have their QB taking more than 10 % of their cap.
And Rodgers comes from Silicon Valley wealth. Besides these athletes are being handed money they can never spend so what is the point of squeezing every last dollar when doing so takes money away from that blind side tackle you need, that pass rushing disruptor, that glue corner or that silky smooth receiver. Only 2 of the past 10 SB champs have their QB taking more than 10 % of their cap.
You clearly do not understand the salary cap and how salaries are paid out. Most of Rodgers $$ will be paid in the form of a bonus...He is getting close to $80 million in the next 12 months. They do this now because they have salary cap space so that in the future 3-4 year down the line..the cap hit on Rodgers won't be as high. A franchise tag 1st year is the average salary of the top 5 Qb's and even higher the 2nd year.
You clearly do not understand the salary cap and how salaries are paid out. Most of Rodgers $$ will be paid in the form of a bonus...He is getting close to $80 million in the next 12 months. They do this now because they have salary cap space so that in the future 3-4 year down the line..the cap hit on Rodgers won't be as high. A franchise tag 1st year is the average salary of the top 5 Qb's and even higher the 2nd year.
And Rodgers comes from Silicon Valley wealth. Besides these athletes are being handed money they can never spend so what is the point of squeezing every last dollar when doing so takes money away from that blind side tackle you need, that pass rushing disruptor, that glue corner or that silky smooth receiver. Only 2 of the past 10 SB champs have their QB taking more than 10 % of their cap.
Silicon Valley wealth? Aaron Rodgers is from Chico, which aside from being nowhere near Silicon Valley, doesn't even have wealthy people. He's borderline white trash. The Green Bay Packers paid him what the market dictated and what he deserves. And the whole, "take a pay cut so you can get better players..." narrative is moot with the Packers because they haven't shown an ability to recognize and secure talent anyway. May as well pay the guy that keeps you relevant every year.
And Rodgers comes from Silicon Valley wealth. Besides these athletes are being handed money they can never spend so what is the point of squeezing every last dollar when doing so takes money away from that blind side tackle you need, that pass rushing disruptor, that glue corner or that silky smooth receiver. Only 2 of the past 10 SB champs have their QB taking more than 10 % of their cap.
Silicon Valley wealth? Aaron Rodgers is from Chico, which aside from being nowhere near Silicon Valley, doesn't even have wealthy people. He's borderline white trash. The Green Bay Packers paid him what the market dictated and what he deserves. And the whole, "take a pay cut so you can get better players..." narrative is moot with the Packers because they haven't shown an ability to recognize and secure talent anyway. May as well pay the guy that keeps you relevant every year.
I don't understand GB's thought process here. Rodgers is already 33 and still has 2 more years on his deal. Why not make him play out those 2 years and franchise him 2 more years? They could have saved 20 + million going this route. Now they are paying a QB getting older top notch money and will have to restructure the rest of their team around this deal. Unless they draft like gangbusters they will not have a pleasant experience in Joe Flaccoland. There's a reason Brady has 5 rings and 8 SB appearances, he was willing to take a pay cut for the good of the team and wasn't concerned with being the highest paid player.
He is 34 and turns 35 during the season, I checked out of your statement straight after this!!! As for what he is worth, like the next guy said the deal is structured to suit both player and the team down the line...is it to much? If you had to start a franchise right now I reckon you might want to start with A.R 12 or maybe you would say Flacco ;(
I don't understand GB's thought process here. Rodgers is already 33 and still has 2 more years on his deal. Why not make him play out those 2 years and franchise him 2 more years? They could have saved 20 + million going this route. Now they are paying a QB getting older top notch money and will have to restructure the rest of their team around this deal. Unless they draft like gangbusters they will not have a pleasant experience in Joe Flaccoland. There's a reason Brady has 5 rings and 8 SB appearances, he was willing to take a pay cut for the good of the team and wasn't concerned with being the highest paid player.
He is 34 and turns 35 during the season, I checked out of your statement straight after this!!! As for what he is worth, like the next guy said the deal is structured to suit both player and the team down the line...is it to much? If you had to start a franchise right now I reckon you might want to start with A.R 12 or maybe you would say Flacco ;(
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