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Aaron Rodgers Speaks On Packers Trading Davante Adams

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers referenced retirement when asked about his future with the Packers after receiving the MVP award Thursday

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers acknowledges the crowd after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 37-10. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Aaron Rodgers was blindsided when his team traded his #1 receiver.

Speaking during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers said he believed his return to the Packers would influence their ability to strike a deal with Adams and that he had communicated with the two-time All-Pro before returning.

“It was a little surprising with Davante — obviously when I made my decision, I was still thinking he was going to come back,” Rodgers said. “I was very honest with him about my plans and my future and where I saw my career going, as far as how many years I want to play. But I felt like he was going to be back, didn’t obviously turn out that way but I have so much love for ‘Tae and appreciate the time we spent together and definitely wish him the best in Derek [Carr] in Vegas. But that’s a big hole to fill.”

Rodgers was on the air with McAfee when the Packers picked Wyatt, a player Rodgers said he knew the Packers were hoping to land.

The 38-year-old said the Packers will miss Adams but added that it’s part of the business.

“It’s a tough business, it’s a wonderful profession. Those of us who have been [able] to play for so long realize that completely,” he said. “There’s a lot of things that happen that surprise you, even still. I thought that based on the number that we offered Davante and being able to play with me for a few more years would make a difference, but in the end I think he was ready to move on and wanted my help in making that happen.

“It was a tough position to be in, for sure, because I love him and I care about him and I want him to be happy, and he’s definitely going to be missed.”

Rodgers will definitely miss Adams, but he’s still good enough to make plays without a top tier receiver.

We will see..

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