Unlike last year, the quarterbacks drove the conversation. Bennett and McMichael were actually teammates with the Packers in 1994, Bennett's third season in the league. History repeats itself with Rodgers trade. Rodgers contemplated retirement and ultimately said he wanted to be traded to the Jets, with the two sides finally coming together. this is the greatest day of my life, Sign up for the Bears Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Green Bay Packers (from N.Y. The Packers are finally finalizing a trade of Aaron Rodgers, their Hall of Fame . Roger D. Joliet, Illinois, After Riley Reiff (shoulder) and Larry Borom (ankle/knee) both exited last Sunday's loss to the Jets with injuries, coach Matt Eberflus mentioned Monday that potential replacements could be Alex Leatherwood or Michael Schofield III, who entered the game after Borom was injured. The wait is over, as the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets agreed to terms on an Aaron Rodgers trade on Monday. He went. pic.twitter.com/cU40AU1Lk0, Gabe D. Silva aka RAGING BEAR vote For Gabe Payton (@gabereturns19) March 15, 2023, Bears fans seeing the Aaron Rodgers news pic.twitter.com/WmiQBPKJ0g, Logan Rosengard (@LJRosengard) March 15, 2023. It does have to be mentioned that taking a running back this early can be a risk, because of attrition at the position. Now, Chicago has a chance to make a run at the NFC North, where the division is wide open. Now it is Green Bays turn to deal with quarterback misery for the next 31 years. Some had big impacts, while others simply made a pitstop in New York on their way to Canton. On the @PatMcAfeeShow, Aaron Rodgers has announced that he has made his decision to play for the New York Jets. The Rodgers trades gives the Packers options. And he finished just 20th in EPA + CPOE composite score. 3 overall, and that's what they did, moving down nine spots in a deal with the Texans. NFL.com. There was a rush of rumors that Green Bay might be forced to trade their star quarterback. How does Green Bay fare in the NFC North? Analysis: His pro career might not match that of another undersized first-round Pitt defensive tackle, but I love Kanceys game. Analysis: Gonzalezs size, athleticism and ball skills are excellent, meaning the Patriots got great value here even after moving down three spots in a trade with the Steelers to pick up a fourth-round selection. On Monday, it was announced Rodgers would be traded to the Jets involving a bevy of draft picks, giving the 39-year-old quarterback a new home after a period of uncertainty in Green Bay. A year later, Love flashed on Nov. 27, 2022, in mop-up duty against the Eagles. Last year, Rodgers declined in nearly every metric. The Bengals could have used a cornerback, but perhaps they did not have any Round 1-caliber players at the position left on their board. His production in college is concerning (just six tackles for loss in three seasons), but the team must believe he will be able to do more once unleashed in Dan Quinns scheme. Let's grade the deal for both sides. But the Jets have protected themselves against a disaster. Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses why the Bears passed up a field goal attempt from the 30-yard line Sunday, what transpired on Jalen Hurts' 22-yard TD run and why the Bears tried an onside kick with 2:43 to play. Brooks had 30 1/2 tackles for loss and 17 1/2 sacks over the last two seasons. If Jones continues to tighten up his technique, the Steelers will be very pleased with this pick. 3 overall for Anderson. Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses a team record the Bears can eclipse Sunday, if the Vikings have anything at stake in the game and the last time the Bears closed a season by hosting Minnesota. But the conditions are right for the Bears to finally step out of the shadow that lurks to the north. The Aaron Rodgers era is officially over for the Green Bay Packers as hes finally heading east to the New York Jets in a trade thats been in the works for weeks. The net effect of the two trades is the Cardinals picked up a 2024 first-round pick and still landed the player at No. He is a talented dual-threat performer with good open-field speed and agility. A person familiar with the situation said the Jets would receive Rodgers, the No. Analysis: The Giants traded two Day 3 picks to move up from No. Analysis: General manager Ryan Poles made the best of a disappointing 2022 campaign, trading out of the top overall pick in exchange for three premium selections (a 2023 second-round pick, 2024 first and 2025 second). Both quarterbacks also made their living in absolutely torching the Bears. However, the final selection in the Matthew Stafford trade turned out to be the sixth overall pick this year, which is a much earlier pick than they would have anticipated. I have been alive for 22, almost 23 years. He is 65 of 109 for 709 yards, four TDs and five interceptions. Analysis: Adding Robinson to the Falcons' offensive arsenal made a ton of sense, even with Tyler Allgeier coming off a nice rookie season. Getting the speedy Smith to play behind Haason Reddick in the team's scheme was an easy call at 30, bringing yet another Georgia defender to the City of Brotherly Love. Love now takes over as the Packers starting quarterback. I like that room right now and all those guys need reps, so I think well probably see how these guys do before we think about bringing in a veteran right away, Gutekunst said. Analysis: Lacking depth at offensive tackle and with Cam Robinson facing suspension, the Jaguars addressed their O-line in the first round with an up-and-coming prospect in Harrison. The most significant trade between the two teams occurred in 1970 when the Bears dealt the second overall pick in the draft to the Packers in exchange for linebacker Lee Roy Caffey, center Bob Hyland and running back Elijah Pitts. Rodgers spent 18 seasons in Green Bay, including 15 as the starter, after being selected with the No. Rodgers has contemplated retirement, talked about his experiences with ayahuasca and went on a darkness retreat this offseason. Analysis: New Orleans gifted the Eagles the 10th overall pick in this year's draft via a trade last spring. Waiting three years to assess draft classes without accounting for how the decision was viewed at the time usually leads to revisionist history. What makes Packers a legendary franchise The Packers have a similar situation at edge rusher as . Packers At 100 What makes Packers a legendary franchise On Monday, it was announced. Now, its about working out compensation. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced that he intends to leave the Packers and . Green Bay was backed into a corner they had already talked about Rodgers in the past tense, and there was no way they could have him return to the team at this point. Rodgers was the teams starter for 15 seasons, putting together a 65.3% completion percentage while throwing 475 touchdown passes, earning four MVP awards and a Super Bowl ring. Jerry Angelo, the general manager in the mid-2000s, didnt operate the same. He'll likely line up outside as a rookie to bolster that group. They too have assets both on the roster and picks in upcoming drafts to help ferry them to their next era. Nichols had an FBS-leading 1,848 yards rushing in 2021. Good riddance, DaWindyCity Productions (@dwcprodz) March 15, 2023. The timing could be just as important as the moves themselves. They would probably do it again, though, and I can't disagree. The Packers traded four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers to the Jets on Monday for a package that includes four draft picks. How do Jack Sanborn's stats in his first four starts compare to Roquan Smith's in his last four starts with the Bears? If he develops into what the Bears think he can be, then Chicago might finally end its quarterback problem that goes back to the 1950s. Rodgers struggled in his first season as a starter. Said Eberflus: "We've seen progress cause he's played inside and outside for us over the last several weeks [in practice] since he came back. Entering his second season on the job, Ryan Poles is giving Fields the tools needed to flourish as the leader of the offense. He was 34 of 34 from inside 30 yards but only 45 of 76 (59.2%) from at least 30 yards. There was no preseason during Love's rookie year in 2020 because of COVID-19. The nightmare is finally over for Bears fans. Love was considered a project when he was selected out of Utah State in the 2020 NFL draft and his very limited game action has looked uneven at best. Sleepless in Chicago (@jeremyzimdars) March 15, 2023, i've been tortured by brett farve and aaron rodgers my entire life as a bears fan. Green Bay also passed Chicago on the NFL all-time franchise victories list. The Packers had $24 million in cap space before the Rodgers trade, but now Green Bay can accelerate a makeover with that cap room. But moves like acquiring Moore and Claypool give Fields that chance to grow at a time when the division is the weakest. The Packers also drafted three wideouts in 2022. With the top receivers off the board, Kincaid's superior pass-catching skills came into focus for the Bills, as he moves like a receiver in the open field and contorts his frame to grab high and wide passes. Love will probably struggle in the beginning. More than a month after Aaron Rodgers indicated he wanted to play for the New York Jets in 2023, Gang Green has officially worked out a trade for the Green Bay Packers 39-year-old quarterback. Jarrett Bailey. The Green Bay Packers have completed a blockbuster trade that has sent Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets. They all went on to become starters with other teams (well, Flynn signed a contract for starters money). Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia worked with Daniel during his stint as Las Vegas special teams coordinator and interim coach. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2023 season! With Rodgers gone, Green Bay will have more than $54 million in cap space in 2024 and thats before they make decisions on veterans like David Bakhtiari, Aaron Jones, and Preston Smith. Now, the Packers can make that evaluation once and for all. Safety was considered one of Green Bays bigger needs heading into the draft. I believe thats too big of a price to pay, even for a talent like Anderson. The following season, Green Bay lost two head-to-head meetings against the Favre-led Vikings. 9 and ensure Philadelphia landed Carter. His ability to move defenders off the snap and find targets in space will be used immediately by the Bears. The Las Vegas Raiders have made a blockbuster move to keep up in the AFC West, acquiring All-Pro receiver Davante Adams from the Green Bay Packers. The Bears made the sort of trade that implies a belief he is going to be a star. Two players who once led the team to back-to-back division titles in 2005 and 2006, respectively, now each vying for the starting job with limited upside. But the Packers probably got the better end of the swap. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Rodgers might not be the only longtime Packer heading out of Green Bay. I was a bit surprised he was still available this late, but New England won't complain. 13. If Love's development is true, then Green Bay might experience a season much like 2022, which featured growing pains before a late-season push that almost resulted in a playoff berth. That ultimately led to his firing just a few years later. Rodgers is older than Wilson, but he has a better recent track record and is coming at a much more affordable price. Green Bay drafted Love with the No. Then-Packers coach Mike Holmgren made McMichael the defensive captain for both games against the Bears that season, including the Monday Night Football monsoon game on Halloween. 33) and first- and third-round selections next year (getting a 23 fourth-rounder back in the deal) to grab the stud pass rusher. I viewed him as a late first- or early second-round value. Don't overvalue either performance. This is a huge year for Love knowing it's the fourth year of his rookie contract. Love struggled against Kansas City. Detroit Lions (from Cleveland through Houston and Arizona): Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama. Back then, the Bears couldnt take full advantage of the small opening as Rodgers settled in. 15 overall pick and a fifth-rounder this year from the Packers for the 13th overall selection, a second-round pick (No. Not one. Published: Apr 29, 2023 at 07:08 PM Updated: Apr 29, 2023 at 07:36 PM. Its over. Jets): Lukas Van Ness, EDGE, Iowa . Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses what the Bears will focus on in their final four games, Chase Claypool learning the offense and players who have produced a rushing, passing and receiving TD in a game. APRIL 14: NFC WEST TRADE REQUEST. But for me, Im truly just focused on what Im doing, the teammate I can be for the guys up there, and just putting my best foot forward every day.. He went 22-10 against Chicago. But when it comes to the general manager, the Bears are already on their way towards putting the pieces in place to sustain success. It's a brave new world for Green Bay, and those are the games that will define Love's first season. "I was lucky enough to play for two great organizations," Bennett said last year. Updated by the minute, our Dallas Cowboys NFL Tracker: News and views and moves inside The Star and around the league . If the Jets and Rodgers dont alter his contract, hell come to New York at extremely affordable rates. March 15, 2023 12:47 pm CT. I thought the Raiders might have interest in Christian Gonzalez at this selection, but it's difficult to fault them for adding much-needed help up front on defense. Im not sure he will be elite, but Bresee is the sort of interior player the Saints needed. Poles has already done more for Fields than Angelo ever did for Cutler. Phil K. Carpentersville, Illinois. He also averages 11.4 yards per completion, which is a sign of that play-making potential. Rodgers turns 40 this season, and there will always be the risk he shows the Packers up at Lambeau Field like Favre did twice in 2009. Who remembers the following season? He finished 19 of 34 for 190 yards, one TD and one interception and was sacked six times. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Now, the Packers can make that evaluation once and for all. No one is going to try and dispute that Matt Eberflus is a better coach at this point than Lovie Smith in the mid-2000s. Rodgers -> Wilson is gonna be scary , Matty | 3986.eth (@3986eth) March 15, 2023, #Bears fans looking at #greenbay fans when #rodgers said Love had a great year last year. After back-to-back Hall of Fame quarterbacks, theyre now set to face Jordan Love (at least for 2023), which is a welcome reprieve. Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? They were relying on an open competition between Kyle Orton and Rex Grossman to determine who would be the starter come Week 1. As if to avoid some kind of proximity mine of scrutiny, the leaking of Green Bay's stunning Davante Adams trade to Las Vegas came with the footnote that Aaron Rodgers was aware of . This marks the first time the Packers have drafted a kicker since using a sixth-round pick on Crosby in 2007. Players like Fields, D.J. 2 min read. I like the value here in a young player with excellent upside. Analysis: For the second straight year, the Chiefs used a late first-round pick at defensive end. The Packers had $24 million in cap space before the Rodgers trade, but now Green Bay can accelerate a makeover with that cap room. The Packers drafted Auburn kicker Anders Carlson in the sixth round on Saturday. These were two very good picks at positions of need. The core of the defense that carried the team to back-to-back division titles in 2005 and 2006 was still intact, with players like Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, and Charles Tillman all in their primes. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. ", Matt Lindner (@mattlindner) March 15, 2023. Analysis: Pittsburgh gave up a fourth-round selection to move up for Jones, the left tackle they truly needed to patch up a troublesome offensive line. 19. first time the Packers have drafted a kicker since using a sixth-round pick on Crosby in 2007. As you can imagine, this is a day of celebration for Bears fans, who wont have to worry about facing Rodgers twice a year. 1) No longer in the NFC North. 2 instead of his No. They then traded back up with the Lions, jumping from No. Draft pick. Even with young offensive studs such as Matt Forte and Greg Olsen showing promise and becoming focal points, this team was built on their defense and that could only take them so far. The Packers won Super Bowl 45 with Rodgers in 2010, but that second Super Bowl eluded the franchise. Per Rodgers, the trade has been in place since Friday. Gutekunst hasnt ruled out re-signing free agent Adrian Amos, who has started 66 games for the Packers over the last four seasons. 170), according to ESPNs Adam Schefter. The performance of Payton and Wilson will determine how those deals will ultimately be judged. If the ball continues to find him at the next level, though, this could wind up as a solid selection. Sporting News' latest mock draft has Green Bay taking Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer with the No. 4 overall in 2021) and receiver Drake London (No. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. If that sounds familiar, its because that is what has happened now on two occasions, with Aaron Rodgers now heading to the New York Jets in a blockbuster swap reported on Monday. 26 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, a pick that has been dissected and over-analyzed for three seasons since. Analysis: Van Ness athletic profile is similar to that of Packers edge rusher Rashan Gary, with both players featuring outstanding agility. The final Horcrux has been destroyed. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Covered Packers for Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1997-2013, Two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. 12 to No. Chad Reuter reveals his final quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from all three days of the 2023 NFL Draft. Remember last year when the tensions between Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers front office first began? Analysis: The Seahawks' trade of Russell Wilson appears to have been the right move, at least after one season. But they still walked away with an excellent package in exchange for Rodgers that will allow them to add talent around new starting quarterback Jordan Love. Breaking: Aaron Rodgers has resigned as owner of the Chicago Bears, effective immediately. Skoronski can play left tackle, too, if free-agent addition Andre Dillard isnt the answer. His passing numbers in 2022 werent impressive by any means but his ability to make something out of nothing puts immense pressure on opposing defenses. Carlson made 71.8% of his field-goal attempts at Auburn. Also, the hope is Fields can deliver some payback to those cheeseheads now that Rodgers is gone. He broke in with the Patriots in 1980 and finished with the Packers in 1994. More than a month after Aaron Rodgers indicated he wanted to play for the New York Jets in 2023, Gang Green has officially worked out a trade for the Green Bay Packers ' 39-year-old quarterback. Analysis: Based on the cost of acquiring him via trade last year, Deshaun Watson is effectively the Browns' first-round pick this season, as well as their third-round pick and next year's first- and fourth-round picks. Asking Love to be near Rodgers' MVP-level of play is too much to ask, but targeting a line like Rodgers had in a down year in 2021 one that entailed 3,695 yards, 26 TDs and 12 interceptions seems more reasonable. Despite a 54-year Super Bowl drought and the league's longest active streak without a playoff appearance, the Jets have acquired several Hall of Fame players over the years. And with their extra draft picks, Green Bay could hedge against Love a virtual unknown at the NFL level by selecting another quarterback. Analysis: The Cowboys needed to strengthen their defensive tackle group, so the pick makes sense. Lets run through the details of the mega-deal and grade the trade for both teams. There has been a critical error on this website. Rodgers took the baton and flipped the division series record to the Packers. And Green Bay managed to accomplish this despite Rodgers being 39 years old and desperately no longer wanting to remain a Packer. Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) March 15, 2023. New Orleans used draft capital from that trade to move up for Chris Olave last year. There were a few prospects available that I thought presented better value, though, such as edge rusher B.J. Favre retired from the NFL and then came back, but with Rodgers waiting in the wings, he was dealt to the Jets, playing three more NFL seasons in New York and then in Minnesota with the Vikings. It's possible the Browns get back to the playoffs for just the second time since 2002 with Watson, now that he's back in the football flow after spending more than a season off the field. 24 to grab Banks? Bears go from worst to first. I obviously want to acknowledge the legacy he created and, like I said, the legend that he is there, Carlson said. 42 overall), a sixth-rounder and a conditional 2024 second-round pick that can become a first-rounder if Rodgers plays 65% of plays for New York next season. It will be interesting to see how Campbell fares compared with the off-ball linebackers that are picked on Day 2. The Packers-Bears rivalry has been in Green Bays favor ever since Brett Favre took over as the Packs starting quarterback in 1992. Green Bay Packers. NFL UDFA Tracker 2023: Undrafted Free Agent Signings Following the 2023 NFL Draft, List of New York Jets Draft Picks: 2023 NFL Draft Tracker. 15 to No. The list includes . The nightmare is finally over for Bears fans. Analysis: Buffalo needed to add more offensive firepower to catch up with the Bengals and Chiefs in the AFC, so I'd been projecting the team to move up in the first round to nab a playmaker. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The Packers arent built to reside in the basement of the NFC either. Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Did the Patriots ace the test yet again? How much has he truly progressed since that last start? With NFL+, stay connected throughout the rest of the NFL offseason with special content from Training Camp, Hall of Fame, and more! GM Howie Roseman couldn't wait that long, though, trading a 2024 fourth-round pick to the Bears to move up to No. Max Staley of FanDuel threw a wild trade proposal involving the Bears shipping presumed draft capital to Green Bay in exchange for Love, who did not play . Rodgers posted a 24-5 record against the team, with 64 touchdowns in his career. Rodgers replaced Favre, and the first-year transition had bumps. They gave up a second-round pick this year (No. Only one of them, a 1930s-era offensive lineman named Walt Kiesling, is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Rodgers dominated the Chicago Bears with a 24-5 record. Anthony Richardson 's combination of arm strength and otherworldly athletic ability would provide the necessary ceiling to turn the risky trade into a net gain. The production is similar: In Roquan Smith's final four games with the Bears before he was traded to the Ravens, he registered 37 tackles, 2.0 sacks, two tackles-for-loss and one interception. David Peters Jr (@David_Peters_04) March 15, 2023, #Bears fans to Aaron Rodgers: pic.twitter.com/X5TPSzWqfC, Packers would like to move on- Aaron Rodgers. Most importantly is that Fields ceiling is still high whereas Orton had basically peaked just as Rodgers was getting started. After playing for both, usually one sticks. Instead, he's scampering to NY before the Bears can embarrass him. But when Rodgers took over, that roster was minutes away from the Super Bowl with elite talent at multiple positions. Among those who played for both, there's usually an allegiance that sticks. Reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson, who somehow posted an 83-1,103-4 line despite the Jets abhorrent quarterback play, will give Rodgers an Adams-esque weapon on the outside. When you combine Love's preseason and regular-season stats, he has a 60% completion percentage with seven TDs and eight interceptions. With the 2020 NFL Draft in the books, Chad Reuter reveals his final quick-snap grades for all 32 teams. In the . Star running back Aaron Jones restructured his contract, and A.J. The real question now is just how well Rodgers will do in New York, and whether his successor in Green Bay will have the same success he did. K'Lavon Chaisson. New York will receive Rodgers, pick No. The Packers seem to have something in the water because that organization knows how to develop quarterbacks. https://bearswire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-aaron-rodgers-jets-packers-trade-bears-fans-twitter-reaction/. Analysis: The Lions traded down from No. Campbell can be a productive leader for the Lions, but -- again -- he was picked earlier than I expected. The Aaron Rodgers era is officially over for the Green Bay Packers as he's finally heading east to the New York Jets in a trade that's been in the works for weeks. The Vikings won the NFC North in 2022, the Lions are 3-1 against the Packers with Dan Campbell, and the Bears are building around Justin Fields. 15, where they picked McDonald, who has great length and the best flexibility of any edge in the draft class. Top Undrafted Rookie FAs. He flashed some potential last season against the Philadelphia Eagles when he was called upon to relieve an injured Aaron Rodgers. It was a deal that benefitted both teams; Milburn was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1999 and set a Bears record for all-time kickoff return yards (before it was broken by some guy named Hester). That move could lead to the exit of free agent Mason Crosby, who has a franchise-record 1,918 career points over 17 seasons. Washington definitely needed a corner, and Forbes sticks to his man, but a potential strength disadvantage against NFL receivers will be something to monitor. Allen Lazard and Robert Tonyan could leave via free agency, too. Just like that, Aaron Rodgers can no longer claim dominion over the Bears like he has since he became Green Bays starting quarterback in 2008. He finished 6 of 9 for 113 yards and a TD, and that prompted conversations about whether he should replace Rodgers, who was dealing with a thumb injury. So Aaron Rodgers last game as a member of the Packers is losing a win or go home game against the Lions. https://bearswire.usatoday.com/lists/changing-of-the-guard-in-green-bay-can-the-bears-finally-take-advantage/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. March 11, 2023 7:50 am CT. Because I don't want them being disgruntled with me because I consider myself a Bear, baby.". Packers won the NFC North eight times in 15 seasons with Rodgers, who had a combined record of 59-24-1 against the Vikings, Bears and Lions. McMichael said he signed with the Packers because Brett Favre and Reggie White were there, and it was "a chance to play with some legends. Nor do I have any to give to Packers fans, because Packers fans. The anomaly is Julius Peppers, who shouldn't be strictly associated with one team or the other. The bad man cant hurt us anymore, Not only ruining my childhood, but my early adulthood as well. No one knows what the future holds and the Packers could transition smoothly to Love and once again finish atop the division sooner rather than later. With that extra money, the Packers can give Love more weapons and fortify a defense thats remained stagnant for a few seasons. Now that Rodgers is gone that is all about to change.