As the Green Bay Packers potentially get set to move on from four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers, rumors have started to fly around at a blistering pace.
Just last week, my pal Charles Curtis ranked a list of possible AFC team destinations for one of the best quarterbacks ever to play (including just staying in Green Bay). Then, the New York Jets hiring Rodgers’ former offensive coordinator, Nathaniel Hackett, had folks thinking something was in the works for Gang Green. And this week, a curious one-word tweet from Davante Adams indicated that Rodgers might be heading West.
While all this speculation swirls, Rodgers was a featured player at this year’s Pebble Beach Pro-Am. When asked about any “news” he wanted to share with the onlooking crowd, Rodgers had a quick (likely joking) clarification about a potential future with the San Francisco 49ers in the Bay Area:
"I'm not going to San Fran" – Aaron Rodgers 😆
(via @GolfonCBS)pic.twitter.com/dG2ihCwjcL— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) February 2, 2023
I know Rodgers said he’s not going to San Francisco with a smile, but it does make one wonder about the seriousness of his remarks.
Not that it would be impossible, but the 49ers currently only have roughly $8 million in salary cap space, per Over The Cap. At the same time, a team ready to win Super Bowls now doesn’t pick until the third round in the 2023 NFL Draft. GM John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan could certainly get creative with the books and also surrender assets from the future, but that doesn’t paint the picture of seamlessly slotting Rodgers into the famous 49ers’ red and gold. The 49ers would probably have to do a lot to swing a blockbuster trade for the 39-year-old.
Of course, Rodgers could really be joking about playing with the 49ers while enjoying himself playing golf, and my entire point is moot. But something tells me there might be a little more merit to what Rodgers alluded to in an apparent throwaway comment.
NFL fans read plenty into Rodgers' comment about potentially playing with the 49ers
— Dann_E (@el_dboy) February 2, 2023
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🐐 https://t.co/Mej5DAGbWR
— Timothy Lindsey (@TimoLindsey) February 2, 2023
That’s my qb https://t.co/QQxuBU1T8v
— AJ (@ajeller0) February 2, 2023
Hes a raider https://t.co/QoHMbp7F7p
— Matt (@MLGTWO) February 2, 2023
He meant it too cuz they hate when people call it “San Fran” lmao https://t.co/NxIu5r0MhO
— Sam Ramirez (@SRAM541) February 2, 2023
Because he’s coming to Vegas 💪🏻💪🏻 https://t.co/PvltHtvhoc
— VA Raider Mark (@RaiderMark3234) February 2, 2023
Great to see Jets legend Aaron Rodgers in Pebble Beach!
— Brett Hoffman (@BrettHoffmanjr) February 2, 2023
That’s right he’s going to the Raiders 🤣🤣🤣 Las Vegas makes perfect sense if he leaves GB
— Rich Brown (@chicitysince78) February 2, 2023
Jets it is !!
— JustJay (@JustJayyHd) February 2, 2023
He's coming back!
— Caeden Brandt (@CaedenBrandt) February 2, 2023
Rocking gray and black 👀
— Drew Himmelein (@DrewHimmelein) February 2, 2023
