Locked On Packers

Aaron Rodgers will not only be back, but back at a much lower salary cap number, saving the Packers around $18 million on the cap off his old deal. What can they do with that money and what are the Packers giving up in return? Is this a team friendly deal? Is Rodgers doing Green Bay a favor? Plus, with this contract, the time is now for a Jordan Love trade and we look at what moves could flow from this major move with Rodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams, the Packers top priority was bringing back De'Vondre Campbell. That happened on the first day of legal tampering with a five-year $50 million deal. On the same day, the Packers extended Preston Smith and released Za'Darius Smith, breaking up the Smith Bros. but creating more than $20 million in cap space. The Packers also cut Billy Turner to create space, but did they make these moves because they're in cap hell or because they have great options? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The legal tampering period in the NFL opens Monday, but the Packers are focused on their own stars: Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams and De'Vondre Campbell. Until Green Bay can even think about outside free agents, they have to get those guys squared away and get under the dang salary cap when the new league year opens. Plus, Mock Draft Monday and odds moving away from the Packers with Tom Brady's return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Aaron Rodgers set to sign on for what is reportedly a long-term deal where does that leave Jordan Love? Should he want out? And if he does, what makes sense for the Packers and his potential destination? Plus, we dig into Marquez Valdes-Scantling's market after a report about his prospective contract. If he walks, where does Green Bay go from there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Aaron Rodgers back, he and the Packers face more pressure than any player or team in the NFL heading into the 2022 season. We explain why (I have a feeling you can guess). Plus, one way they can get there? Nailing the 2022 draft. We dig into what makes this draft so essential to Green Bay's plans not just because getting more good players would be #good. Plus, we talk to Cody Roark from Locked on Broncos about the trade they made for a QB and the trade they didn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kings in the North are back! Pat McAfee first reported Aaron Rodgers' return to the Green Bay Packers, and Rodgers himself confirmed the news though he refuted the details the reports on his contract (a 4 year $200 million deal). What does this all mean for the Packers? Plus, Davante Adams gets hit with the franchise tag, setting up a chance to keep him off the market and negotiate a long-term deal. We get into all the latest on today's live show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we await a decision from Aaron Rodgers that could come as soon as today, we wanted to give you a show that wasn't immediately outdated if and when Rodgers make that decision. So on this show we put together our own mock draft following the combine and talk about which receivers are likely to appeal to the Packers most based on their historical preferences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers is expected to make a decision on his future soon with the deadline to tag Davante Adams March 8th. We dig into the latest reporting on what that decision will include, what the Broncos could offer if he wants out, how this all affects the future of Davante Adams and the rest of the Packers offseason. Plus, the Packers are expected to prioritize De'Vondre Campbell in free agency as well as cut Za'Darius Smith. We talk about the impacts of those choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Green Bay Packers could be looking for a receiver in this draft class to replace Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Luckily for them, this draft class tested like the most explosive class ever. How does that change their perspective on MVS? Plus, the NFL is coming around on the idea Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams aren't leaving Green Bay, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers have made it clear, internally and externally, they plan to keep star receiver Davante Adams, but if Aaron Rodgers wants out, is that the best path forward? We look at arguments for and against, plus dig into how the draft affects the way Green Bay looks at the receiver position in 2022 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers have reportedly been willing to use the franchise tag on Davante Adams and now reports from Charles Robinson say Green Bay has made it clear Adams isn't going anywhere. Brian Gutekunst said that desire is not related to Aaron Rodgers decision, but is that practically true? Can the team get a deal done with Adams, or even the tag without figuring out Rodgers? We dive in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers are doing something in 2022 they've never done before: playing a game in London. We talk about what this means for Green Bay (and why it's not worth worrying about). Plus, we dig into some Brian Gutekunst draft trends as we await word from Aaron Rodgers which could come any day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers told Pat McAfee the reports he wants a top-of-market contract are "categorically false." If he signs for a top-of-market deal, is that actually true? Either way, how would that even work? Plus, we dig into Mock Draft Monday with a mock from our friends at Locked on NFL Draft and a mock of our own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to reports, Aaron Rodgers wants $50 million per year to play in 2021 and beyond, whether it's from Green Bay or elsewhere and the Packers are already working with him on a deal should he decide to return. What do these reports mean and how could it work? Plus, Aaron Jones restructures his deal and people are worried about the future ... don't be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst spoke to the media at length on Wednesday, discussing the future of Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams. While he said the team isn't pressuring Rodgers, the QB is the first big domino to fall as the team prepares to make at keeping Davante Adams and putting together a championship team. Can they do pull it off? We have to know not only if Rodgers is coming back, but how, as well. Plus updates on David Bakhtiari, Jordan Love and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers didn't announce his future plans on Tuesday with Pat McAfee but he did say he believes both Davante Adams and the Packers want to work out a long-term deal. Reports indicate the two sides have not spoken since the season ended so what's going on? And how is Rodgers' future related? Plus, why Rodgers' timeline isn't an issue for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plenty of Packers fans already trust GM Brian Gutekunst because of the roster he's put together. But the biggest hits he has comes from when he's been doubted the most. Plus, what's the deal with these void year players and why don't we know? And why a trade for someone like Brandin Cooks could actually happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, I pitched a slew of fake trades involving Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams, but how do the fanbases of those teams feel about those trades? To find out, I asked the hosts of those teams' Locked On podcasts to tell me exactly what they think of my trade proposals. Plus, the hint De'Vondre Campbell may be coming back. What does it mean for the Packers and for Rodgers' future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers hire one of Aaron Rodgers' favorite coaches, Tom Clements, to come back coach QBs, pulling him out of retirement. What does he bring to Green Bay and what might this tell us about the future of Rodgers? Plus, a key deadline approaches for several players slated to hit free agency, setting up key decisions for the Packers. Plus we answer your questions on Jordan Love trades, Packers readiness to win a Super Bowl even if Rodgers is back and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers isn't the only player who could be on the move this offseason. If Rodgers is out, Davante Adams could be on his way too? Plus, even if those guys stay, Green Bay will have to get under the cap somehow, including moving on from important cogs like Billy Turner and Za'Darius Smith. What could trades for them look like rather than just straight up cutting them? We have fun making up fake trades on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices