Quarterback Aaron Rodgers hasn’t said much about why he no longer wants to play for the Green Bay Packers. And it sounds like it will stay that way.
Rodgers has shared passive disagreement over coach Matt LaFleur’s decision to kick a field goal — rather than going for it at the goal line — during the NFC Championship Game, which Green Bay lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And Rodgers’ history with the organization is colorful. Rodgers has repeatedly addressed uncertainty surrounding his future with the team. It’s just not clear why, exactly, reports emerged this offseason that Rodgers has decided he would no longer play for the Packers. That remains something of a mystery. Rodgers likely won’t provide clarity.
Here’s what Rodgers said, per the Associated Press.
“Sometimes, the loudest person in the room is not the smartest person. Sometimes the loudest person in the room is not the person who has all the facts on their side or the truth on their side. Sometimes there’s a lot of wisdom in silence. Sometimes there’s a lot of wisdom in being selective on what you say. This offseason I’ve spent a lot of time working on myself.”
“The mental side of it is so important for all of us athletes. I don’t think it’s talked about enough. But taking time to work on yourself is, I think, the best gift any of us can give ourselves.”
Perhaps Rodgers will be more forthcoming if he moves to a new team. The Packers, however, have showed zero interest in trading him, per The Athletic.
