Rodgers posted a 24-5 record against the team, with 64 touchdowns in his career. Green Bays only quarterbacks are Love, Clifford and Danny Etling, who has never appeared in an NFL game. With the top receivers off the board, Kincaid's superior pass-catching skills came into focus for the Bills, as he moves like a receiver in the open field and contorts his frame to grab high and wide passes. Jets GM: Getting Rodgers is 'historic' trade for franchise All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Updated by the minute, our Dallas Cowboys NFL Tracker: News and views and moves inside The Star and around the league . Why the Chicago Bears have failed in solving their eternal - ESPN Quiz: How well do you know Packers history? With NFL+, stay connected throughout the rest of the NFL offseason with special content from Training Camp, Hall of Fame, and more! Both quarterbacks also made their living in absolutely torching the Bears. Mark Brunell, Matt Hasselback, Matt Flynn, and Aaron Brooks all spent time as an apprentice to either Favre or Rodgers. Love now takes over as the Packers starting quarterback. The next year, the NFL divided its. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced that he intends to leave the Packers and play for the Jets. That record included guiding the Packers to their biggest win in the NFLs oldest rivalry when Green Bay beat the Bears in the 2010 NFC Championship Game. The Green Bay Packers joined the National Football League (NFL) in 1921, two years after their original founding by Curly Lambeau. Aaron Rodgers is gone. Love's only career start came on Nov. 7, 2021, when Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19. It's reminiscent of the stunning trade the Jets made in 2008, when they acquired Brett Favre who also turned 39 a few months later from the Packers. This in the wake of their drafting Jordan Love in the 1st round. Bears' Chase Claypool trade triggers Packers fans pain originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. Davante Adams trade isn't Aaron Rodgers's fault, but it is his problem He was a quarterback that the Atlanta Falcons had no trouble giving up on. That move could lead to the exit of free agent Mason Crosby, who has a franchise-record 1,918 career points over 17 seasons. He was always considered somewhat of a game manager, unable to put the team on his back but was a solid complimentary player if a great roster was around him. Rodgers will work with Lazard again in New York, but the ex-Packers receiver will be Rodgers No. Let's run through the details of the mega-deal and grade the trade for both teams. This years Bears team has their guy in Justin Fields, who is still scratching the surface of his potential. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Copyright 2019-2023. 33) and first- and third-round selections next year (getting a 23 fourth-rounder back in the deal) to grab the stud pass rusher. Rodgers took the baton and flipped the division series record to the Packers. Sleepless in Chicago (@jeremyzimdars) March 15, 2023, i've been tortured by brett farve and aaron rodgers my entire life as a bears fan. Stop us if youve heard this before: a legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback, famous for beating the Chicago Bears, is traded to the Big Apple after uncertainty over his future and as a young star waits in the wings for his shot at glory. Rodgers struggled in his first season as a starter. Obviously Adrians done such a nice job for us over the last four years, Gutekunst said. Of every significant piece reportedly available at the trade deadline, Cooks staying in Houston Texans is probably the biggest surprise. 15 overall pick and a fifth-rounder this year from the Packers for the 13th overall selection, a second-round pick (No. He'd been pegged as a late first- or early second-round pick, though, because of his lean frame and inconsistency using his hands to beat better tackles. Green Bay also passed Chicago on the NFL all-time franchise victories list. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced that he intends to leave the Packers and . The mobility he showed during last season and at the NFL Scouting Combine was impressive, so its not a surprise he went in Round 1. Ken Mitchell (@WCGBearsDenDude) March 15, 2023, Aaron Rodgers: I intend to play for the New York Jets, The Bears, Vikings, and Lions: pic.twitter.com/BzCuLfVpZk, Soundwave (@LocalSoundwave) March 15, 2023. Weve been in communication with him along the way, so well see where that goes.. Not one. Rodgers -> Wilson is gonna be scary , Matty | 3986.eth (@3986eth) March 15, 2023, #Bears fans looking at #greenbay fans when #rodgers said Love had a great year last year. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Rodgers might not be the only longtime Packer heading out of Green Bay. His departure brings to mind the saga of former Packers quarterback Brett Favre, who was also traded to the Jets after a long and illustrious career at Lambeau Field. The Packers seem to have something in the water because that organization knows how to develop quarterbacks. Odds Improving For QB Will Levis At No. 1 Pick - NFL Tracker He is 65 of 109 for 709 yards, four TDs and five interceptions. The running back finished his career with two years (1998-99) with the Bears. 9 and ensure Philadelphia landed Carter. Learning New Yorks offense should be a breeze for Rodgers, especially given that the Jets hired former Green Bay OC Nathaniel Hackett for the same role this year. 23 overall to Minnesota). Why have the Bears played 34 more NFL games than the Packers? Barnwell: Should the Jets have made this Super Bowl-or-bust trade? Why When FanDuel released its initial division odds on March 2, the Lions were +180 to win the NFC North, followed by the Packers at +260, Minnesota Vikings at +300 and Chicago Bears at +350. Rodgers contemplated retirement and ultimately said he wanted to be traded to the Jets, with the two sides finally coming together. The Bears/Packers rivalry is one of the best in sports and now is a good time to look back at the best of Favre's battles with the Bears. His ability to move defenders off the snap and find targets in space will be used immediately by the Bears. Here's a complete tracker of every pick that was made during the three-day event. They gave up a second-round pick this year (No. Since Friday, my intention was to play and play for the New York Jets, Rodgers said. The Rodgers-to-Allen Lazard connection has moved to New York. There is no questioning Rodgers' legacy with the Packers, but ever since general manager Brian Gutekunst drafted Love this day was coming. Said Eberflus: "We've seen progress cause he's played inside and outside for us over the last several weeks [in practice] since he came back. If that sounds familiar, its because that is what has happened now on two occasions, with Aaron Rodgers now heading to the New York Jets in a blockbuster swap reported on Monday. Please check your email for a confirmation. 1 pick, which the Chicago Bears dealt to . Aaron Rodgers will not be playing in the NFC North next season#DaBears pic.twitter.com/Y9W0cFYy1t, Bears Nation (@BearsNationCHI) March 15, 2023, "I want to be a New York Jet." pic.twitter.com/hNW54vF8Ai, Erik Duerrwaechter (@EDuerrwaechter) March 15, 2023. Moving to the present Bears, their roster admittedly isnt as strong from top to bottom. @BarstoolBigCat and Bears fans have been praying for times like this ever since Rodgers has entered the league. champions in 1965, '66 and '67 and played on the first two Super Bowl champions. Just like that, Aaron Rodgers can no longer claim dominion over the Bears like he has since he became Green Bays starting quarterback in 2008. His powerful blocking up front will help protect Kyler Murray and boost the run game. It was a deal that benefitted both teams; Milburn was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1999 and set a Bears record for all-time kickoff return yards (before it was broken by some guy named Hester). His upside as a playmaker is at the top of the class. He flashed some potential last season against the Philadelphia Eagles when he was called upon to relieve an injured Aaron Rodgers. Love will probably struggle in the beginning. The Packers didnt draft any offensive linemen for the first time since 2015. They all went on to become starters with other teams (well, Flynn signed a contract for starters money). Nor do I have any to give to Packers fans, because Packers fans. Now, Chicago has a chance to make a run at the NFC North, where the division is wide open. Once again, the Ravens stayed patient and got a good player. Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses why the Bears chose to receive the opening kickoff and not defer until the second half against the Packers, self-scouting during their bye week and why they called timeout late in the first half versus Green Bay. Second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett must be better protected in the pocket. Analysis: General manager Ryan Poles made the best of a disappointing 2022 campaign, trading out of the top overall pick in exchange for three premium selections (a 2023 second-round pick, 2024 first and 2025 second). After back-to-back Hall of Fame quarterbacks, theyre now set to face Jordan Love (at least for 2023), which is a welcome reprieve. Van Ness also has the length and functional strength to play 5-technique, as well, which is a position of need for Green Bay. That move could lead to the exit of free agent Mason Crosby, who has a franchise-record 1,918 career points over 17 seasons. His cap charges are scheduled to be just $15.79 million in 2023 and $32.542 million in 2024. It was a unit in transition and for a team that relied on their defense to win games, that became a problem. If the ball continues to find him at the next level, though, this could wind up as a solid selection. Reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson, who somehow posted an 83-1,103-4 line despite the Jets abhorrent quarterback play, will give Rodgers an Adams-esque weapon on the outside. The net effect of the two trades is the Cardinals picked up a 2024 first-round pick and still landed the player at No. New York finished with a 7-10 record, two games out of a postseason position in the AFC. The Packers have a similar situation at edge rusher as . Then-Packers coach Mike Holmgren made McMichael the defensive captain for both games against the Bears that season, including the Monday Night Football monsoon game on Halloween. A few months earlier, the Packers hired Ron Wolf as . With Rodgers gone, Green Bay will have more than $54 million in cap space in 2024 and thats before they make decisions on veterans like David Bakhtiari, Aaron Jones, and Preston Smith. Ultimately, I think the Rodgers trade will go down as a win-win. Around the NFL Staff. https://t.co/CewVrMvi2Y, Carlos Quentin Tarantino (@CQT_SOX) March 15, 2023, https://twitter.com/BraddyAaron_/status/1636057144008089602?s=20. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Its going to be interesting to see how much we can really put on these guys plates because typically I would say the more veteran you are, the more volume you can carry in your offense, Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. He still has a ways to go in his development as a passer. Perhaps that's why it was Peppers who -- after he gave a much-talked-about inspirational pregame speech in the Green Bay locker room before his first game against the Bears as a Packer, in 2014 -- expressed empathy for his old team after a 55-14 Green Bay victory. MORE: FREE Mock Draft Simulator With Trades. Green Bays roster includes 13 offensive linemen. 2, the Texans made the smart move of using the pick on the second-best passer in the draft. Its been 15 years since weve seen a changing of the guard in Green Bay, coming back in 2008 when Rodgers took over for Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre. The 24-year-old Clifford is 3 1/2 months older than Love, who was drafted three years ago. It was the first-ever Super Bowl appearance for the Bears, who faced the New England Patriots. Now, the Packers can make that evaluation once and for all. Analysis: His pro career might not match that of another undersized first-round Pitt defensive tackle, but I love Kanceys game. The Packers also drafted three wideouts in 2022. Yep, the Pack have been kicking in the Bears teeth for 31 years. He then went on to a Pro Bowl the next season and won a Super Bowl the following year. Aaron Rodgers has stated that he wants to play for the Jets and its just waiting on the Packers and Jets to agree on compensation. Updated by the minute, our Dallas Cowboys NFL Tracker: News and views and moves inside The Star and around the league . David Peters Jr (@David_Peters_04) March 15, 2023, #Bears fans to Aaron Rodgers: pic.twitter.com/X5TPSzWqfC, Packers would like to move on- Aaron Rodgers. McMichael said he signed with the Packers because Brett Favre and Reggie White were there, and it was "a chance to play with some legends. Stacy Revere/Getty Images. That's the price of doing business these days. Analysis: Adding Robinson to the Falcons' offensive arsenal made a ton of sense, even with Tyler Allgeier coming off a nice rookie season. Good riddance, DaWindyCity Productions (@dwcprodz) March 15, 2023. The Packers should be willing to pay up a third-rounder to acquire good depth at an incredibly important position. I believe thats too big of a price to pay, even for a talent like Anderson. The top corners were off the board and this drafts depth at tight end allowed Jacksonville to meet this need first. The Packers arent built to reside in the basement of the NFC either. They also handled the Bears with ease, going 26-5 in the regular season and 1-0 in the postseason. 6887. Rodgers posted a 24-5 record against the team, with 64 touchdowns in his career. Love was considered a project when he was selected out of Utah State in the 2020 NFL draft and his very limited game action has looked uneven at best. The nightmare is finally over for Bears fans. Brooks had 30 1/2 tackles for loss and 17 1/2 sacks over the last two seasons. But its fair to say theyre in an advantageous position at quarterback as the Packers try and figure out their own. The Packers missed the playoffs with a 9-7 record. The Packers had $24 million in cap space before the Rodgers trade, but now Green Bay can accelerate a makeover with that cap room. Miami sent Denver a 2023 first-round pick, its 2024 fourth-round pick and running back Chase Edmonds. 24 to select Banks, a nice size/speed prospect who looked fluid during workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine. Packers trade for quarterback Brett Favre. ", Then he added: "Really, the Bears said, We don't want you anymore,' and the Packers said, 'We do.' I viewed him as a late first- or early second-round value. He also beat the Bears in the 2011 NFC Championship game. Mar 17, 2022. Analysis: For the second straight year, the Chiefs used a late first-round pick at defensive end. The Aaron Rodgers era is officially over for the Green Bay Packers as he's finally heading east to the New York Jets in a trade that's been in the works for weeks. Its the timing of their decisions and how their team is constructed. This marks the first time the Packers have drafted a kicker since using a sixth-round pick on Crosby in 2007. 12, grabbing an early second-round pick from the Cardinals in the deal, and surprised by picking Gibbs. But they still walked away with an excellent package in exchange for Rodgers that will allow them to add talent around new starting quarterback Jordan Love. 3 overall, and that's what they did, moving down nine spots in a deal with the Texans . Breaking down the Bears-Panthers trade: Bears walk away as easy winners Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) March 15, 2023. Now, Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur can begin rebuilding the Packers roster around Love. As a #Bears fan, Aaron Rodgers has given me a handful of headaches and heartbreaks. Now, the Packers can make that evaluation once and for all. The conditional choice will convert to a first-round pick if Rodgers plays 65% of the Jets offensive snaps next season. 10 while adding a 2024 fourth-round selection, to take Wright, who worked himself into a top-10 pick after moving from left to right tackle last fall. MORE: Biggest winners, losers from Aaron Rodgers' trade to Jets. The trade of . There was no preseason during Love's rookie year in 2020 because of COVID-19. MORE: Revisiting Brett Favre's 2008 trade from Packers to Jets. 1 overall pick from the Chicago Bears in a blockbuster trade . He will be a great complement to Justin Jefferson, working from the slot. How does Green Bay fare in the NFC North? 2) @garyvee finally has a QB and solid chance of getting the job done. Without his safety blanket, Rodgers was forced to rely on a Packers receiving corps led by Allen Lazard and rookie Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs. 42 overall), a sixth-rounder and a conditional 2024 second-round pick that can become a first-rounder if Rodgers plays 65% of plays for New York next season. Head coach Arthur Smith's offense has room for two good young backs. That amounts to roughly a $24 million average salary over the next years, or roughly what the Las Vegas Raiders are paying Jimmy Garoppolo. There is still a risk that Rodgers could retire after the 2023 campaign and leave the Jets with significant dead money. Although the Jets and Packers had reportedly reached an impasse in trade talks, recent reports suggested that a trade could be hammered out before the draft. Both quarterbacks also made their living in absolutely torching the Bears. Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses why the Bears placed Jaylon Johnson on injured reserve, how the Bears could land the No. Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 24, 2023 The Packers-Bears rivalry has been in Green Bay's favor ever since Brett Favre took over as the Pack's starting quarterback in 1992. Most of the headlines with the future Hall of Fame quarterback have drifted away from football, and this is a chance for Green Bay to move on. Bears 10-27 Packers (Sep 18, 2022) Final Score - ESPN Chicago Bears: Anthony Miller trade helped Aaron Rodgers decision Favre made the Pro Bowl in his first year as a starter. Star running back Aaron Jones restructured his contract, and A.J. They would probably do it again, though, and I can't disagree. Getting the speedy Smith to play behind Haason Reddick in the team's scheme was an easy call at 30, bringing yet another Georgia defender to the City of Brotherly Love. 170), according to ESPNs Adam Schefter. In the other three trades, the Bears obtained defensive back Bobby Jeter in 1971 for a 1972 sixth-round pick; quarterback Zeke Bratkowski in 1972 for a 1974 sixth-round pick; and a 1993 fourth-round selection they spent on defensive end Albert Fontenot for picks in the fifth and sixth round. Bucky Brooks 2023 NFL mock draft 4.0: Patriots nab Bijan Robinson; Texans take QB at No. The NFC North just got a whole lot more interesting this offseason. Stroud is an accurate thrower who brings more mobility to the position than some might suggest. Can Love be accurate and limit mistakes? Fields can also hold onto the ball a bit too long. After 6 weeks of waiting, Green Bay Packers trade QB Aaron Rodgers to All NFL quarterbacks do. This is an excellent new direction for Carolina. Chicago Bears (from New Orleans through Philadelphia): Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee. Hes inexperienced but has a great skill set and makes more pro-caliber throws than you would expect, given some of the chatter about his game. Let's break down why things got to this pointand what could happen next. Bill Bender is a national college football writer for The Sporting News. Grading the Bears' trade for Steelers WR Chase Claypool He finished 8-5 as a starter with 3,227 yards, 18 TDs and 13 interceptions. Green Bay will receive pick No. Most importantly is that Fields ceiling is still high whereas Orton had basically peaked just as Rodgers was getting started. Entering his second season on the job, Ryan Poles is giving Fields the tools needed to flourish as the leader of the offense. As a #Bears fan, I can finally enjoy that #12 will no longer be in the NFC North. I like the value here in a young player with excellent upside. The Jets will owe the Packers a first-round pick in next years draft if Rodgers plays 65% of the teams offensive snaps, and if he decides to retire after the 2023 campaign, the Jets could still be on the hook for that selection.
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