So the man gives you 16 years.. he wants his voice to be heard and you want to treat him and his opinions like a rookie player. Sad and poor management from the front office
That’s exactly how I look at it too! Can you imagine a worse front office? Since 1992 3 GM’s have held office for the Green Bay Packers. They have won countless division titles 2 Super Bowl victories & the third best win loss record in the entire NFL. Wow those guys are idiots! Try thinking from a global perspective big picture stop being Sheeple.
@@Metawrecker OK, during 30 years they had two HOF QBs, and only won 2 SBs. The majority of otherwise disinterested professional football analysts have stated repeatedly that GB management have wasted the talent of those two players. To have a player of Rodgers caliber, and never, not once, listen to his thoughts on any other player is insanely bad management. It’s hard for individuals who refer to those who disagree with them as sheeple to consider other folks viewpoints let alone additional facts, but give it a try. Come join us in the 21st century.
This is possibly the most straight forward and brutally honest press conference I have seen from a player currently under contract. He feels like he was treated like a roster bubble player and not the face of the organization and 1st ballot hall of famer he is
The sports analysts and media completely ficked everything up and caused all the drama when rodgers never said a single thing they said. They started off woth thebpress conf after the nfccg as of he won't be back and here he is! That's why rodgers never said anything up until now because he knew everything they said was fale.
Agree, the problem now on sport tv and sports talk radio is that they are getting all these retired low performance athletes as analysts that say what they want
Honestly I think most of the fans can resonate with this. So many great players have come and gone. I know we can’t keep everyone but the majority of the players Aaron mentioned should have been retained for more years.
Yep…been saying this since they disrespected Cullen Jenkins after he was a KEY cog on that Super Bowl winning defensive line. They always seemed to get rid of the key players just when they were starting to make a real impact.
@@252thepack Agree my man! These players deserve more respect. Just like Aaron said they put their bodies on the line for the organization. Clay and Jordy deserved better. They are the epitome of what being a Packer is!!! Aaron is being a leader and standing up for his team!
He had 3 years left on his contract that's not lame duck excuses ,excuses ,excuses NFL is a salary cap league you can't just give everybody their money you have to pick and choose who you want to keep and who you want to let go 1 example 2011 supposedly the packers had one of the best offenses of all time but you get to the playoffs against the giants And the offense throws up all over themselves who do you want to blame for that ?
@@erickthefantabulous1 the 2 years after 2021 are offered as a team option. Nothing is guaranteed Rodgers comes back next season. Therefore, it's his lame duck season
Bears fan liked Farve though think Rodgers is douchy but.....as any employee he should have the right to stay or go on his terms. Like anyone working for any company big money or no
Any true Packers fan (like myself) has been saying these things for YEARS...Ted Thompson drafted well (most of the time) but was legit PARANOID of free agency, he signed no major FA's during his entire tenure (& KEPT them signed through their prime) as GM...& letting some of the best players who ever play for the org, go?
@@John_Connor556 May be management is giving Aaron this time to vent as a sign of respect and may be they will keep Aaron inform and ask for his opinion.
@@dansavagewarrior377 yeah based on his responses to some of those questions, he said he's still not be assured he will be in those conversations, but we'll see what happens this year...
We can all relate to this. How many of us have quit our job because of no voice in their place of employment or because they don't feel respected or valued at their place of employment?
I know first hand, I left my job of over 35 years, because of nepotism, the owner sons came in and I couldn’t deal with them, blood is thicker than water my father always said
@@mikejackson9472 if you had been making millions..you would have stayed, lol ...not a Packers fan, just know don't make this man mad...he stopped talking to his family???😰
One thing that baffles me in sports are these recurring moments where everyome in the world can see what the right decision is... except the couple of people with the power to make it. Hard to wrap your head around.
People in power have fragile egos and want others to think "THEY" are the reason for the success.. This is why the cowboys haven't won anything in decades
@@tyreetravis7560 as a Packer fan growing up with nothing but die hard Cowboys fans. I completely agree! 💯 Front office kills their hopes and talent over and over.
Keep in mind, he voiced his concerns calmly with class and clarity. He did not call anyone out specifically but voiced his concerns with the organization and its effect on the teams success. I wish more players, managers, people could be like this man.
After throwing a fit threatening to hold out or retire, as well as letting the media and even teammates be in the dark for 4 months when he could've cleared the air at any point with just a few words.
🐐 press conference. Hearing directly like this leaves no doubt to what he's saying. Wish more people would be this blunt and analytical when they want their thoughts known.
@@Emma-rg3nw you may not be able to bash your boss, but you can be open and confident about what you deserve for the work you put in. If they scoff stop that, you are severely undervalued.
If you have been a Packer Fan for 40 years …. How would Lombardi handle this….what happened when his best player asked for a raise Jim Taylor…traded …team above self 100% of the time.
@@davemal15 clearly this conversation went over your head. Aaron talked about nothing but leadership and having the right minds in the locker room, allowing his voice to be heard, taking his opinion. He never demanded anything, never asked for money, didn’t complain about Love getting drafted (media made that narrative), etc.
Can't blame him, imagine at your own job, your leaders aren't giving you enough respect and support throughout the years. You are to carry the workload each and every day. And you being one of the hardest worker there they won't give you any help because they think they can just rely on you forever. That's when the frustration kicks in and you leave out the door. Yeah greenbay has had talent but have we done anything big but win 1 superbowl and lost a few nfc championships? We should have had at least 3 superbowl wins with Rodgers under the helm.
First, most employees don't make $24M. Second, this description could be the Tom Brady story except Tom took his frustrations and just won more NE superbowls. Your guy has a problem with sulking and blaming when things don't go his way. Third, this meltdown comes from Brady completing his contract and then getting more free reign at TB. Roger's doesn't want to complete the contract he signed. He is not talking about Super Bowls. He wants what Tom has now and is not willing to wait. I applaud you GB fans. So much consternation from a team so close to a SB next year. You dont deserve anything but the best. Loyalty.
As Vikings fan and someone who doesn't like the player Rodgers lol but the human down to earth and fan of Rodgers off the field I'm on his side, he's an incredible player and after 10 years someone like him should has some say not all but definitely some/partial. He's the one on the field expected to win, and expected to take blame if there's a loss. In total he has a reasonable argument.
This made me like Aaron Rodgers for the first time in my life. He is a loyal teammate who deserves better from the franchise. Nothing he said is unreasonable, love him or hate him he has earned all the respect in the world.
@@DKlee828 AJ Hawk drives with 2 feet and falls asleep at the wheel. He was a menace to GB while he was there and they are only lucky he never killed anyone that we know of.
as someone who was slightly tentative to take rodgers’ side, i think he’s in the right here. a lot of the things that he wants from the packers organization are things anyone would want from their employer. he was composed, well spoken and articulated his perspective very well; it’s unfortunate that the organization that i’ve grown up rooting for has treated the face of their franchise this way.
@@P_steez i wasn’t necessarily on the side of the front office, but i wasn’t exactly picking a side. i figured they both had things they were justified in being upset about. now that aaron has made it 100% clear what it was that bothered him, i realize that i completely agree with his perspective. he deserves a voice in decision making processes and should probably have earned some form of commitment.
@@AE0323 it was pretty obvious what Aaron wanted and that the front office was being neglectful, just had to watch Rodgers on mcafee and the trades/cuts they made.
@@P_steez Given all the different narratives that had been thrown at the wall by several different large media conglomerates, it was hard to really tell what was real and what wasn’t. I’m glad he was blunt and to the point in his presser so there wasn’t any confusion as to where he stood and what the problem is.
Bravo Aaron! This is an issue that's been around since the day Ted Thompson stepped into the office, dismantled a Pro Bowl offensive line, and ignored Brett's request when Randy Moss wanted to sign. Instead, Randy went to New England and set records with Tom Brady. I'm glad to see Aaron airing things out in a professional manner while meeting his contractual obligation, knowing he'll give 110% on the field as soon as the season starts. @26:52
Class act. He kept his mouth shut the last half year. He made his weight known by his missing presence. He didnt spread rumors or back talk... instead he took the time on his first press conference to lay it all out there calmly. Impressive leadership
@@sophannasokhon4226 excuse me? 5 turnovers in the last nfc champ games. Noone expects perfection. Rodgers tries to exceed that give him credit. But count them on your fingers and let me know when you get tired 🙄 how YOU doing keep it moving
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 organization needs to hear this. A lot of organizations need to hear this. And hopefully Green Bay’S front office takes this into perspective. Aaron definitely should’ve Been involved in recruiting, we prolly would have 2 or 3 rings. Especially if the players he’s talkin bout were super stars or some highly talented that would make the roster Even better…
It honestly sounds like he doesn’t care about final outcome of decisions he just wants to be involved in them and here what the organization is looking for which he totally deserves after 17 years and a future HOF
He definitely cares about final outcome of decision. That’s the whole point of him being involved. He wants to influence those decisions because he’s not happy with the decisions the organization has made in the past.
I see a lot here that can relate to life in general and not just the NFL. Bad communication is ineffective communication. Inspire to be great and inspire others around you to be greater.
Except he communicated. Basic relationships tell you he loves Green Bay but was abused and not listened to. Green Bay is lucky this man has any character and stayed as long as he did.
I don’t see why you wouldn’t want to have Rodgers in conversations. Clearly an intelligent man with passion and drive to make everyone around him better including himself
Hes been a turnover machine in the playoffs. To be fair hes probably not a fan of me either but it is what it is. Respectable. Everything you want in a leader. . but those turnovers.
@@izik7220 5 turnovers in the last two NFC champ games. Also in 2010 dropkicking the ball to karlos dansby in OT for the walk off win. Im not apologizing for being upset for it.
@@chrislangstaff This. People always think that when they have a problem they should go to HR. That's because the company has told you that a million times. The company tells you that, because HR is there to protect them and management from YOU. HR managers get hired by general managers. Did you think they were going to hire someone who was going to battle them to protect you? HA
As a packer fan I want you all to picture me as Terrell Owen's when he was crying saying that's my quarterback. That's how I feel that he's back with the team for at least another season. Lol
As a Giants fan, in my opinion, the Green Bay organization is lucky to have such a tremendous player come back after how horribly he was treated by management. Just to think if Rodgers had more say, your organization may have shown more success. I think he handled the situation and press conference well.
Green Packers management - give Aaron Rodgers the respect he deserves. He is a hall of fall quarterback. You, on the other hand are expendable nobodies. - Sincerely everybody
@@Im_Hugh_Jass Aaron Rodgers will never play for the packers again and demands to be traded for starters. I mean if by nailing everything you guys mean he got it all wrong then yea he nailed it lol
Packers have always been one of the most serious businesses in the league, they feel they make decisions correctly and do not need assistance from any player because of their history in choosing successful pieces of the puzzle. Aaron is special though, and when you're special you deserve to be treated as such.
That’s true, but it’s organizationally engrained even by people who haven’t been there long. Rodgers has been doing his job there for 17 years, Brian Gutekunst was only named General Manager in 2018. They should be constantly running ideas by someone like Rodgers, how many teams have an MVP 17yr veteran QB? And he’s willing to provide input and recruit players for them for nothing!
I, like Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, and I'm sure many others, am completely done with the Packers front office. A change needs to be made, and it's not the starting QB.
If your response is "People don't care what you think so be quiet" because someone commented on a video, then your decision to reply is a bit baffling. This is a forum for discussion.
Class act. Stays silent and professional until now. Then offers a view point from his point of view. Thank you Aaron for coming back to Green Bay with your outstanding character. Hope your deserved respect is given to you in spades.
This man paved a way for athletes to voice their opinions over the standard inteview speak and talking points. Aaron Rodgers gave candid answers and you can tell he gave this a lot of thought about how to approach the inevitable questions upon return. I really enjoyed this press conference and hope that this is a turning point for the organization and a new chapter from the Ron Wolfe and Ted Thompson era.
The team added no key players to positions of need. Prepare for another year of AR tow-trucking a bottom tier roster into the playoffs only to be outclassed by a team that's willing to spend money to make a run for a ring.
Rodgers literally just wants his voice to be heard, the dude been carrying this franchise for years and has made other players look like pro bowl talent. The front office has been trash and terrible business decisions year after year even though they been in back to back NFC championship games. The dude is one of the few remaining G.O.A.T.S left in the league and even as a Seahawks fan, I love Aaron Rodgers as a player and a person. If my Seahawks fail again this season, I wanna see Rodgers win one more super bowl this year. 🧀🏈
I am a packers fan, and this makes Green Bay look terrible. I mean the list of veterans they shoo'd out the door, insanity. Makes Brett not look as bad either...smh
Class act Aaron. I think we all finally get it. And I agree that a lot of folks that should still be playing for the Packers were let go without even having an offer. Give you buddy let’s get that Super Bowl this year
Funny how the bulls included MJ and Pippen on acquiring Dennis Rodman. When you have a hall of famer or 2, ya might want to ride that talent in all facets.
GIVE AARON A SAY. He has the biggest football iq out of anyone in the whole organization. I'm not saying his him full reign of free agency. But as the most important player on the team, and the MVP. He deserves some say. They must acknowledge they messed up in free agency. Own up to it and move on.
I’m not a football fan, but I think this is an impressive leader and I definitely learned some things in this press conference and from this individual that I can apply in my own life both personally and professionally . Thank you, sir!
I’m a Bears fan so half of the people reading this will hate me. But much respect for you Mr. Rogers. Wish you the best of luck moving forward. I love to see people stand for something.
I’m a Who Dat, but I am rooting for this guy. I hope he wins MVP and a Super Bowl then either retire or go play for another contender. Then on his way out of the door tell the GM “Now don’t you be the problem!”
@@joemuzangaza2795yeah, also, they told Farve, after 17 years, he can fly up and try out against an almost rookie who never started a game, Rodgers. He came up, and they didn't. These front office old Jack's need to go. Terrible drafts and traded away star players, no help for QBs. Could have gotten Randy Moss. too.
Sometimes reporters aren't even listening; they ask questions to try to get an answer consistent with their preconceived views. It's like they hear what they want to hear.
and ask a question he answered in a previous question. The spin of journalism nowadays should make every person question every word of the MSM "talking heads"
I've had his back 100% of this off season I love Green Bay been a Packers fan since 91 oh wait that was a year I was born lol I love this team he is right I love his demeanor and how he never spoke down but said how much he loved the organization
If you watch this from the perspective of an incredible employee watching his employer move on from him, instead of a football player, its 100% rational for Rodgers to feel the way he does. Incredible articulation to be able to come across as everything other than a victim, but a guy wanting and deserving to be heard.
every organization should be listening to their QB, especially if that QB is their franchise QB, ESPECIALLY if that franchise QB has won you a Super Bowl and multiple MVPs. no one is saying QBs should have final say in personnel decisions, but listening to the QB and making sure they feel valued and heard is so incredibly important to getting the best performances out of the QB.
For the Packers no. Any other team probably on the west coast yes. He said on Mcafee that he wouldn’t live in Wisconsin but would be like Bart Starr and come back every now and then for appearances. I get it, he’s a Cali guy for life. He’s given this state enough.
Its Jan 2, 2022 and knowing what he has done to this point this season professionally and politically with class and courage. This is a great man my young son has been drawn to admiring. "I own you" Aaron Rodgers
So the man gives you 16 years.. he wants his voice to be heard and you want to treat him and his opinions like a rookie player. Sad and poor management from the front office
The FO has no clue sadly.
100%, he just made the front office look terrible. But everything he said completely makes perfect sense! Wow
That’s exactly how I look at it too! Can you imagine a worse front office? Since 1992 3 GM’s have held office for the Green Bay Packers. They have won countless division titles 2 Super Bowl victories & the third best win loss record in the entire NFL. Wow those guys are idiots! Try thinking from a global perspective big picture stop being Sheeple.
@@Metawrecker OK, during 30 years they had two HOF QBs, and only won 2 SBs. The majority of otherwise disinterested professional football analysts have stated repeatedly that GB management have wasted the talent of those two players. To have a player of Rodgers caliber, and never, not once, listen to his thoughts on any other player is insanely bad management. It’s hard for individuals who refer to those who disagree with them as sheeple to consider other folks viewpoints let alone additional facts, but give it a try. Come join us in the 21st century.
Correct, Aaron might as well be the GM...at least he GETS it 🧀🧀🧀
This is possibly the most straight forward and brutally honest press conference I have seen from a player currently under contract. He feels like he was treated like a roster bubble player and not the face of the organization and 1st ballot hall of famer he is
Epic
well he has all the leverage and has been a great QB for his entire career so its easy for him to be brutally honest
Not at all. But this is a more recent one
It seems Aaron's expectations are very reasonable, unlike what some media reports said. I feel a lot better after watching the press conference.
Was just thinking this exact thing. Matt rampage on fb got it right and adam at ESPN suit got it wrong.
The sports analysts and media completely ficked everything up and caused all the drama when rodgers never said a single thing they said. They started off woth thebpress conf after the nfccg as of he won't be back and here he is! That's why rodgers never said anything up until now because he knew everything they said was fale.
A lot better about ARodge?… or about the Packers front office?
Agree, the problem now on sport tv and sports talk radio is that they are getting all these retired low performance athletes as analysts that say what they want
Honestly I think most of the fans can resonate with this. So many great players have come and gone. I know we can’t keep everyone but the majority of the players Aaron mentioned should have been retained for more years.
We can all relate to this.
Amen!
Everyone wants to be treated special
@@vktesla Not about being special is about taking care of hard working, dedicated people, you must be in management
I'm glad he said this and I fully support what he's talking about.
Yep…been saying this since they disrespected Cullen Jenkins after he was a KEY cog on that Super Bowl winning defensive line. They always seemed to get rid of the key players just when they were starting to make a real impact.
Right! He deserves way more then they give him
@@252thepack ya SAw
He was the most professional in the room!
@@252thepack Agree my man! These players deserve more respect. Just like Aaron said they put their bodies on the line for the organization. Clay and Jordy deserved better. They are the epitome of what being a Packer is!!! Aaron is being a leader and standing up for his team!
“Didn’t wanna be a lame duck Quarterback, especially after a MVP season.” 🎤 drop. Give that man his respect.
48 TDs to 5 INT is INSANE the packers are nuts to let this guy walk
🤦🏻♂️😂
Yeah...but...he *is* a lame duck QB after an MVP season
He had 3 years left on his contract that's not lame duck excuses ,excuses ,excuses NFL is a salary cap league you can't just give everybody their money you have to pick and choose who you want to keep and who you want to let go 1 example 2011 supposedly the packers had one of the best offenses of all time but you get to the playoffs against the giants And the offense throws up all over themselves who do you want to blame for that ?
@@erickthefantabulous1 the 2 years after 2021 are offered as a team option. Nothing is guaranteed Rodgers comes back next season. Therefore, it's his lame duck season
12 spittin fire at Pack front office.
As a lifelong Bears fan, I hate how much respect I have for this guy. Cold bad dude.
To borrow from SAS ‘He is one BBBAAADDDDD MAN!’
Bears fan liked Farve though think Rodgers is douchy but.....as any employee he should have the right to stay or go on his terms. Like anyone working for any company big money or no
That's what it's all about bro. Competitive but respect. Glad you feel that way.
Serious props to the Packers for posting this on their own channel.
I am surprised.
Any true Packers fan (like myself) has been saying these things for YEARS...Ted Thompson drafted well (most of the time) but was legit PARANOID of free agency, he signed no major FA's during his entire tenure (& KEPT them signed through their prime) as GM...& letting some of the best players who ever play for the org, go?
@@John_Connor556 May be management is giving Aaron this time to vent as a sign of respect and may be they will keep Aaron inform and ask for his opinion.
@@dansavagewarrior377 yeah based on his responses to some of those questions, he said he's still not be assured he will be in those conversations, but we'll see what happens this year...
@@dansavagewarrior377 Management had no choice.
We can all relate to this. How many of us have quit our job because of no voice in their place of employment or because they don't feel respected or valued at their place of employment?
I know first hand, I left my job of over 35 years, because of nepotism, the owner sons came in and I couldn’t deal with them, blood is thicker than water my father always said
@@mikejackson9472 if you had been making millions..you would have stayed, lol
...not a Packers fan, just know don't make this man mad...he stopped talking to his family???😰
@@babyroses12 what his family problems got to do with football 🤷🤷🤦🤦
@@lashaysmith4727 just saying he’s a weird dude
@@babyroses12 um I was making millions😹😹😹
One thing that baffles me in sports are these recurring moments where everyome in the world can see what the right decision is... except the couple of people with the power to make it. Hard to wrap your head around.
People in power have fragile egos and want others to think "THEY" are the reason for the success..
This is why the cowboys haven't won anything in decades
That’s exactly how Jerry dismantled Jordan’s Bulls after a 3-peat. Front Offices cannot do it without players. When will they ever learn?
This comment. It is the truest comment I have seen. It’s ridiculous.
@@tyreetravis7560 as a Packer fan growing up with nothing but die hard Cowboys fans. I completely agree! 💯 Front office kills their hopes and talent over and over.
“One thing that baffles me -in sports- “
FTFY
Keep in mind, he voiced his concerns calmly with class and clarity. He did not call anyone out specifically but voiced his concerns with the organization and its effect on the teams success. I wish more players, managers, people could be like this man.
Too bad he can't win the big games
After throwing a fit threatening to hold out or retire, as well as letting the media and even teammates be in the dark for 4 months when he could've cleared the air at any point with just a few words.
100% well said.
A true man doesn’t react off emotions Rodgers goated💯
🐐 press conference. Hearing directly like this leaves no doubt to what he's saying. Wish more people would be this blunt and analytical when they want their thoughts known.
Agreed
Agreed this is fantastic and I thought he was a diva. He smashed it.
@Kevin Hernandez: Unfortunately, many people - not just professional athletes - aren't this articulate or intelligent.
Maybe it's because he's like that and not super loud and annoying that's the reason why they dissed him so hard?
But that's the thing. He's never blunt. He's always passive aggressive and drops little clues as to what he wants. I don't believe this guy
This is the most relatable and down to earth press conference i've ever watched,
"Just relax"
Sorry, but relatable? To whom? Where else can you bash your boss and still get paid millions...please let us know so we can go work for them...
@@Emma-rg3nw you may not be able to bash your boss, but you can be open and confident about what you deserve for the work you put in. If they scoff stop that, you are severely undervalued.
As a Packer fan for 40 years, give the man what he wants. Just ask his opinion, he deserves that at a minimum.
It's too late now 😪. Even some Bears fans (myself included), acknowledge that he deserved more respect than what he's been given throughout the years.
Agreed
If you have been a Packer Fan for 40 years …. How would Lombardi handle this….what happened when his best player asked for a raise Jim Taylor…traded …team above self 100% of the time.
@@davemal15 Arod isn’t asking for a raise. He’s asking to help the team win, Lombardi would have been proud.
@@davemal15 clearly this conversation went over your head. Aaron talked about nothing but leadership and having the right minds in the locker room, allowing his voice to be heard, taking his opinion. He never demanded anything, never asked for money, didn’t complain about Love getting drafted (media made that narrative), etc.
70% of Charles Woodson is better than Kevin King
Even just 10% of Charles Woodson is better than Kevin King
Sure wouldn't get beat by Scotty Miller
@@bgfortheculture I'm sure that's why we got stokes
And King isn't even in camp! Like he can afford that.
Try 5%
As a bears fan I agree 100% with Aaron and have a little more respect for him because he makes valid points.
Thank goodness you agree
He deserved more say in the organization. We all know it.
Also a bears fan and Support this MAN in his journey hopefully to the AFC
Bears fan here as well. Rodgers should get anything he wants after his success and hard work there.
I agree. Pace/Nagy would have appreciated him a lot more.
Sounds like a man just asking for a level of earned respect.
Perfectly said.....
"Earned respect "
He hasn’t earned any respect.
@@mannyd08 he wasn’t talking about your respect
@@ganaya5663 I get that be he needs all the respect
Yep. Green Bay leadership is clearly too busy sniffing their own great smelling farts.
Can't blame him, imagine at your own job, your leaders aren't giving you enough respect and support throughout the years. You are to carry the workload each and every day. And you being one of the hardest worker there they won't give you any help because they think they can just rely on you forever. That's when the frustration kicks in and you leave out the door.
Yeah greenbay has had talent but have we done anything big but win 1 superbowl and lost a few nfc championships? We should have had at least 3 superbowl wins with Rodgers under the helm.
First, most employees don't make $24M. Second, this description could be the Tom Brady story except Tom took his frustrations and just won more NE superbowls. Your guy has a problem with sulking and blaming when things don't go his way. Third, this meltdown comes from Brady completing his contract and then getting more free reign at TB. Roger's doesn't want to complete the contract he signed. He is not talking about Super Bowls. He wants what Tom has now and is not willing to wait. I applaud you GB fans. So much consternation from a team so close to a SB next year. You dont deserve anything but the best. Loyalty.
Dude dont take the bowl for granted kid
With what help? Don’t take the SB win for granted
im in telcom i started when rodgers started in the nfl i feel the same way with my front office.
@@SecondActswithMarco brady had 0 to do with this Rodgers situation. You didn't watch the interview huh.
Calm and clear…doesn’t come off as whining. Just stating the facts.
Until the sports media gets their chance to make "takes" on it, and Skip Bayless talks about how this was a whine-fest somehow
@@wanghiskhan7345 Skip going to hate on Rodgers? In other news water is wet.
@@justinschram facts 😂
He wouldn’t last a day as a GM most guys he listed didn’t fare well after they left
@@rthilson He actually addressed this exact point later in this video
Am now glad that Matt LeFleur won't look like he is fighting back tears when talking about Rodgers and wanting him back.
He’s saving that for next year when Rodgers will be gone.
@@MITCH_61 yo we just signed him for another year
Muck
I’m a lifelong DIEHARD CHICAGO BEARS FAN. I HATE this guy….. but deep down. I LOVE THIS GUY.
Vikings fan here and I totally agree
As a true diehard vikings fan I have to agree also LOL
I’m a die hard packers fan and I hate the team president and gm right now.. 🤣🤣🤣 love the team and This guy..
The same bro Chicago born and raised and he’s secretly been my fav QB 🥺😩 I can’t lie bro he’s a GOAT
🤣😂
"I wanted to be a resource for the team I love and care about." A-Rogers 2021
That part seemed rehearsed haha
*Rodgers
Dude, when he said “I’m not a victim here, I’ve made a ton of money…”
So much respect for him for saying that.
most polite way to go off on ur organization 😂
I can see why this guy’s a great golfer too. Cool as a cucumber.😁
Are we going to ignore the fact that he referred to Jordan Love as JLO!
@@Michael----- nah he definitely says JLO, 8:59
yeah it’s Arod and JLo
🤣
As Vikings fan and someone who doesn't like the player Rodgers lol but the human down to earth and fan of Rodgers off the field I'm on his side, he's an incredible player and after 10 years someone like him should has some say not all but definitely some/partial. He's the one on the field expected to win, and expected to take blame if there's a loss. In total he has a reasonable argument.
This made me like Aaron Rodgers for the first time in my life. He is a loyal teammate who deserves better from the franchise. Nothing he said is unreasonable, love him or hate him he has earned all the respect in the world.
"I love this team, I love the or... I love the fans.." YIKES
9:30
Rodgers actually said he loved the organization 3 other times in this interview
True and I love the organization too!
I wish all interviews with the media were this real man. Like just honesty and openness and passion. Thank you Aaron
no mention of aj hawk, cmon aaron he's got the strongest jaw line in packers history
@The Man Around Whom This Card Was Built his does.
@@johnnydbanks ajs jawline played offense, defense, and special teams
@The Man Around Whom This Card Was Built But they do lead GB all-time in tackles.
@@DKlee828 AJ Hawk drives with 2 feet and falls asleep at the wheel. He was a menace to GB while he was there and they are only lucky he never killed anyone that we know of.
What’s the first thing that crosses into the end zone?? AJ Hawk’s magnificent, carved from marble jawline, that’s what!
as someone who was slightly tentative to take rodgers’ side, i think he’s in the right here. a lot of the things that he wants from the packers organization are things anyone would want from their employer. he was composed, well spoken and articulated his perspective very well; it’s unfortunate that the organization that i’ve grown up rooting for has treated the face of their franchise this way.
The fact that you were ever on the side of the neglectful and negligent front office is embarrassing
@@P_steez i wasn’t necessarily on the side of the front office, but i wasn’t exactly picking a side. i figured they both had things they were justified in being upset about. now that aaron has made it 100% clear what it was that bothered him, i realize that i completely agree with his perspective. he deserves a voice in decision making processes and should probably have earned some form of commitment.
Well said. Salutations.
@@AE0323 it was pretty obvious what Aaron wanted and that the front office was being neglectful, just had to watch Rodgers on mcafee and the trades/cuts they made.
@@P_steez Given all the different narratives that had been thrown at the wall by several different large media conglomerates, it was hard to really tell what was real and what wasn’t. I’m glad he was blunt and to the point in his presser so there wasn’t any confusion as to where he stood and what the problem is.
Bravo Aaron! This is an issue that's been around since the day Ted Thompson stepped into the office, dismantled a Pro Bowl offensive line, and ignored Brett's request when Randy Moss wanted to sign. Instead, Randy went to New England and set records with Tom Brady. I'm glad to see Aaron airing things out in a professional manner while meeting his contractual obligation, knowing he'll give 110% on the field as soon as the season starts.
@26:52
To be fair moss did get a chance to play with favre in Minnesota and it wasn't that great
Thompson was right in the end with Moss though. Guy had a mental breakdown later. His attitude was always trouble
Moss was long gone when Favre went to Minn he had Harvin And Rice 😆
@@craigleavy3583 not true although their time was short they did play together it had a few moments here is one
@@gnarboots423 when moss and Favre played together, it was Favre's last year and Moss was on the tail end of his career
Class act. He kept his mouth shut the last half year. He made his weight known by his missing presence. He didnt spread rumors or back talk... instead he took the time on his first press conference to lay it all out there calmly. Impressive leadership
The anti-rodgers pretty quiet today 👀
Lol I been lookin for them too
Hes been a turnover machine in the playoffs 💤💤. Respectable interview
@@howdyusayep! we get it... We fans understand he has to play perfect. Thats his bar. "How you doing, keep it moving."
@@sophannasokhon4226 excuse me? 5 turnovers in the last nfc champ games. Noone expects perfection. Rodgers tries to exceed that give him credit. But count them on your fingers and let me know when you get tired 🙄 how YOU doing keep it moving
Dude thats a fact haha they all road the band wagon of the media.
Smartest man in the room. Great press conference. Go Pack GO!
Does this mean my Niners have to face him in week 3?😢
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 organization needs to hear this. A lot of organizations need to hear this. And hopefully Green Bay’S front office takes this into perspective. Aaron definitely should’ve Been involved in recruiting, we prolly would have 2 or 3 rings. Especially if the players he’s talkin bout were super stars or some highly talented that would make the roster Even better…
they wont. people in power aren't too wont to listen to those over whom they rule
@@LegendaryZan that’s is a fact💯
It honestly sounds like he doesn’t care about final outcome of decisions he just wants to be involved in them and here what the organization is looking for which he totally deserves after 17 years and a future HOF
That’s is definitely not too much to ask for. That front office needs to check themselves
He definitely cares about final outcome of decision. That’s the whole point of him being involved. He wants to influence those decisions because he’s not happy with the decisions the organization has made in the past.
Shame on Packers fans for calling him a diva. Shame on management for running a team like this as well.
The Rodgers hate has been so blind and ridiculous
Rodgers will be gone next season. Don’t forget it
He is a diva thats why there are professional publicist and P.R. trainers. About 50% of this is rehearsed.
@@h.b.9879 cant wait for you G.B fans to go on 10 years without winning when he leaves next year.
@@h.b.9879 he’s a diva because he came prepared to a press conference? You’re delusional
this is the most refreshing press conf. ever!!
I see a lot here that can relate to life in general and not just the NFL. Bad communication is ineffective communication. Inspire to be great and inspire others around you to be greater.
Agree. Without a doubt a lot of what he says here applies to jobs outside football. I never imagined we would here this. Much respect.
Except he communicated. Basic relationships tell you he loves Green Bay but was abused and not listened to. Green Bay is lucky this man has any character and stayed as long as he did.
Precisely my takeaway as well
Well said brother us humans=same team...
This is how 95% of the companies in America operate.
I don’t see why you wouldn’t want to have Rodgers in conversations. Clearly an intelligent man with passion and drive to make everyone around him better including himself
Used to not like Rodgers but after this interview I’m starting to become a fan
wrf after hes been greay for 13 years as a starter ???
If you haven't, check out a couple of his interviews with Pat McAfee
Hes been a turnover machine in the playoffs. To be fair hes probably not a fan of me either but it is what it is. Respectable. Everything you want in a leader. . but those turnovers.
@@howdyusa hes been the highest rated qb in the playoffs according to PFF since 2016 lol
@@izik7220 5 turnovers in the last two NFC champ games. Also in 2010 dropkicking the ball to karlos dansby in OT for the walk off win. Im not apologizing for being upset for it.
The Packers completely fumbled the relationship with Rodgers.
I agree. Hard to believe how badly they handled it and how badly they treated MVP and HOFer.
Gutekunst needs HR training
He needs to update his resume
HR exists to protect the company, not the employees
@@chrislangstaff This. People always think that when they have a problem they should go to HR. That's because the company has told you that a million times. The company tells you that, because HR is there to protect them and management from YOU. HR managers get hired by general managers. Did you think they were going to hire someone who was going to battle them to protect you? HA
Gutekunst can be a 911 operator out in Seattle..
@@johnathanbrake1462 vicious 😂
Rodgers can handle himself. I think he proved to this interview he does deserve to have say in personnel decisions.
Mind blowing press conference. So frank. Unique dude.😀
Bro was going off on the packers
They totally deserve it.
Not really
“...and I love the organization, I mean fans.”😆
The Packers would be the Lions if they hadn't had 30 straight years of HOF quarterback play
As a packer fan I want you all to picture me as Terrell Owen's when he was crying saying that's my quarterback. That's how I feel that he's back with the team for at least another season. Lol
I'm picturing you as Terrell Owens as a mountain man 😆
Perfect reply
“I’m not a victim here, this organization has paid me a ton of money” 😂
Enjoy it while it lasts boys
As a Giants fan, in my opinion, the Green Bay organization is lucky to have such a tremendous player come back after how horribly he was treated by management. Just to think if Rodgers had more say, your organization may have shown more success. I think he handled the situation and press conference well.
Literally Brady is an example of how much success they could have arguably had…and that’s saying a lot
What he wants sounds entirely reasonable. The Packers office looks worse and worse. The "throw money at him" move was pretty disrespectful.
Green Packers management - give Aaron Rodgers the respect he deserves. He is a hall of fall quarterback. You, on the other hand are expendable nobodies. - Sincerely everybody
Total gentleman and quality person! My quarterback ! 💚💛
All Rodgers did here was spit facts.
@Skip Bayless stop it skip! 🤣
Shoutout to Adam Schefter for getting REKT pushing fake news this off-season 👌🏻
Lol
What exactly was he wrong about?
Schefter literally nailed everything lol
@@joeyross8819 not really, he blew up draft day with speculation and unconfirmed reports
@@Im_Hugh_Jass Aaron Rodgers will never play for the packers again and demands to be traded for starters. I mean if by nailing everything you guys mean he got it all wrong then yea he nailed it lol
I've gained even more respect for A-Rod.. The absolute best press confrence I've ever seen.. Very thoughtful, informative and strategic..
Packers have always been one of the most serious businesses in the league, they feel they make decisions correctly and do not need assistance from any player because of their history in choosing successful pieces of the puzzle. Aaron is special though, and when you're special you deserve to be treated as such.
Treat everybody fair but dont treat everybody the same
That’s true, but it’s organizationally engrained even by people who haven’t been there long. Rodgers has been doing his job there for 17 years, Brian Gutekunst was only named General Manager in 2018. They should be constantly running ideas by someone like Rodgers, how many teams have an MVP 17yr veteran QB? And he’s willing to provide input and recruit players for them for nothing!
You can't be serious
Kudos to GB for uploading this press conference. From a broncos fan..... You guys are fair... Rooting for you folks in Green Bay....
About time someone stand up for what Green Bay Packers
Rodgers is the only player that can rip into his own team while still being classy. 🐐
*Org
Fair enough, Aaron. Fair enough. This has been an organizational issue since Ron Wolf left.
Lol. Do you expect them to suppress freedom of speech or something. Lol
Shareholders need to get him as the GM in the future when he is no longer playing.
He wouldn’t want that I think
Rodgers won 1 championship in 16 years. Relax.
@@TheIncredibleHoosier you watch the video?
@@nolanmendoza43 yes. What’s your point?
@@TheIncredibleHoosier Watch again.
I, like Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, and I'm sure many others, am completely done with the Packers front office. A change needs to be made, and it's not the starting QB.
I am sure they care what you think
And if they were completely done with the Packers this press conference wouldn’t be happening.
If your response is "People don't care what you think so be quiet" because someone commented on a video, then your decision to reply is a bit baffling. This is a forum for discussion.
All my friends have been screaming everything he is saying since 2012
Nothing will change but aaron did expose they're bs.
Class act. Stays silent and professional until now. Then offers a view point from his point of view. Thank you Aaron for coming back to Green Bay with your outstanding character. Hope your deserved respect is given to you in spades.
#12 is a class act and a legend. Love ya Rodgers. Been a joy watching you play for my Packers. Hope you retire in GB.
This man paved a way for athletes to voice their opinions over the standard inteview speak and talking points. Aaron Rodgers gave candid answers and you can tell he gave this a lot of thought about how to approach the inevitable questions upon return. I really enjoyed this press conference and hope that this is a turning point for the organization and a new chapter from the Ron Wolfe and Ted Thompson era.
Let’s go. I thought the scorched earth revenge tour was last year but apparently not
The team added no key players to positions of need. Prepare for another year of AR tow-trucking a bottom tier roster into the playoffs only to be outclassed by a team that's willing to spend money to make a run for a ring.
@@NbMW81 Ouch. I really hope you're wrong.....
But you're probably right. Double ouch......
Rodgers literally sounds like me talking to myself about my bosses at work....
"I love this team. I love the orgi- I love the fans...." Hahahaha. Rodgers is the best.
25:00
Rodgers literally just wants his voice to be heard, the dude been carrying this franchise for years and has made other players look like pro bowl talent. The front office has been trash and terrible business decisions year after year even though they been in back to back NFC championship games. The dude is one of the few remaining G.O.A.T.S left in the league and even as a Seahawks fan, I love Aaron Rodgers as a player and a person. If my Seahawks fail again this season, I wanna see Rodgers win one more super bowl this year.
🧀🏈
Seems like Seahawks are doing this now with Wilson. Ever since LOB fell apart
I imagine if his voice was heard they would have made it passed at least two of their last 4 shots in the NFC Championship.
He chokes in NFC championships. Somewhat of a GOAT.
Loves the team and city. An organization of dinosaurs. His input will lead to a SB this year.
Wow! Rodgers seeing Brady recruit Gronk, AB, Fournette to the Bucs & Gutekunst saying "thanks but no thanks"
Vince Lombardi would be so proud ♥️
Would he though? Pretty sure in his time stuff like this never happened.
I am a packers fan, and this makes Green Bay look terrible. I mean the list of veterans they shoo'd out the door, insanity. Makes Brett not look as bad either...smh
I literally was nodding my head at every player he named. And that list was long. As a fan, I respect him doing this
Most he listed were done and didn’t fare too well after they left
Class act Aaron. I think we all finally get it. And I agree that a lot of folks that should still be playing for the Packers were let go without even having an offer. Give you buddy let’s get that Super Bowl this year
Very articulate and truthful, loved every second of it. The respect for him just keeps growing.
Packers' GM is dead man walking.
Funny how the bulls included MJ and Pippen on acquiring Dennis Rodman. When you have a hall of famer or 2, ya might want to ride that talent in all facets.
Man I hate the Packers as a Lions fan but I appreciate the man being honest and transparent. Respect
GIVE AARON A SAY. He has the biggest football iq out of anyone in the whole organization. I'm not saying his him full reign of free agency. But as the most important player on the team, and the MVP. He deserves some say. They must acknowledge they messed up in free agency. Own up to it and move on.
I’m not a football fan, but I think this is an impressive leader and I definitely learned some things in this press conference and from this individual that I can apply in my own life both personally and professionally . Thank you, sir!
That's real right there 💯👍🏿
That's funny csuse he's definitely one of the worst leaders in the nfl lol
I’m a Bears fan so half of the people reading this will hate me.
But much respect for you Mr. Rogers.
Wish you the best of luck moving forward.
I love to see people stand for something.
More than half. Jk man rooting for Fields! (Steelers fan)
I’m a Who Dat, but I am rooting for this guy. I hope he wins MVP and a Super Bowl then either retire or go play for another contender. Then on his way out of the door tell the GM “Now don’t you be the problem!”
WHO DAT!
9:30 - "I love this team, I love the o..., the fans." He caught/stopped himself before saying he loved the organization! Lol!
Anybody else notice that Aaron stopped himself before he said “I love the organization?”
He later in the press conference said it fully
Oh...Yeah...I caught that
Packers organization got aired out 💀 imagine having an MVP quarterback and treating him like a rookie
No respect, a 16 year veteran at that!!!
They did that with Farve too.
Sounds like Lamar Jackson
@@joemuzangaza2795yeah, also, they told Farve, after 17 years, he can fly up and try out against an almost rookie who never started a game, Rodgers. He came up, and they didn't. These front office old Jack's need to go. Terrible drafts and traded away star players, no help for QBs. Could have gotten Randy Moss. too.
@@leslienagy6053 that’s a lot of disrespect to players esp QB’s. That front office need a reshuffle
Sometimes reporters aren't even listening; they ask questions to try to get an answer consistent with their preconceived views. It's like they hear what they want to hear.
and ask a question he answered in a previous question. The spin of journalism nowadays should make every person question every word of the MSM "talking heads"
Rodgers is about to light it up this season the fire has been lit
Pretty annoying question at 21:00. Rodgers picked it apart nicely though.
Absolutely, but Aaron's response was golden. Aaron is one of those guys who you don't want to get in a debate with.
I've had his back 100% of this off season I love Green Bay been a Packers fan since 91 oh wait that was a year I was born lol I love this team he is right I love his demeanor and how he never spoke down but said how much he loved the organization
If you watch this from the perspective of an incredible employee watching his employer move on from him, instead of a football player, its 100% rational for Rodgers to feel the way he does. Incredible articulation to be able to come across as everything other than a victim, but a guy wanting and deserving to be heard.
wow, I mean WOW. This is the most candid I am see Rodgers be PERIOD. Glad to have him. He is beautiful.
He doesn't even want that much from the organization. Why cant u just give him the little he asks for. This is bad management...
Murphys ego thats why
After hearing the way he conducted himself here and the points he brought up….even as a lions fan I back this guy 100%
every organization should be listening to their QB, especially if that QB is their franchise QB, ESPECIALLY if that franchise QB has won you a Super Bowl and multiple MVPs. no one is saying QBs should have final say in personnel decisions, but listening to the QB and making sure they feel valued and heard is so incredibly important to getting the best performances out of the QB.
There is nothing better than a honest press conference. I get it Aaron. I really get it. So proud of you decision making! Go Pack Go!
If the Packers don't find a way to moved Rodgers to the front office in some capacity after his playing days are over, they're idiots.
100%. You can tell he’s a superstar GM waiting to happen
It'll happen some day. Maybe not on packers but some NFL team
For the Packers no. Any other team probably on the west coast yes. He said on Mcafee that he wouldn’t live in Wisconsin but would be like Bart Starr and come back every now and then for appearances. I get it, he’s a Cali guy for life. He’s given this state enough.
Its Jan 2, 2022 and knowing what he has done to this point this season professionally and politically with class and courage. This is a great man my young son has been drawn to admiring.
"I own you"
Aaron Rodgers