Aaron Rodgers is predicted to tell the Packers of his 2022 plans within the close to future. The longtime quarterback and reigning MVP has loads of motive to return to Inexperienced Bay if he does not retire, contemplating the Packers — not like many groups — are already on the verge of title rivalry. However what occurs if Rodgers, even after enhancing his relationship with crew brass, nonetheless requests a commerce? A number of groups have already prolonged presents for the 38-year-old signal-caller, in accordance with ESPN.

This is how we would rank Rodgers’ most rational touchdown spots, within the occasion he seeks a relocation and Inexperienced Bay listens to presents:

11. Eagles

Jalen Hurts has quite a bit going for him as a younger, growing cellular and ever-poised starter. However basic supervisor Howie Roseman has each motive to discover the market for a superior passer, particularly with three first-round picks at his disposal. Rodgers could also be a short-term resolution for a crew preaching endurance, however Roseman is notoriously aggressive, and Philly would embrace the thought of pairing such a star QB with new play-makers like DeVonta Smith. The problem is twofold: the Packers would not want Rodgers sticking within the NFC, and Rodgers in all probability would not join extra of a rebuilding situation beneath a younger coach.

10. Panthers

Few groups are as determined for a QB improve (and as trigger-happy on the place in recent times). They will a minimum of tout a promising protection and some Grade-A weapons (Christian McCaffrey, D.J. Moore), and new offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo was Rodgers’ QBs coach from 2012-2013. The issue is, does Rodgers belief they’re shut sufficient to rivalry beneath coach Matt Rhule? And would Carolina actually be ready to mortgage its future for somebody not named Deshaun Watson, assuming the Pack demand an otherworldly haul to maintain Rodgers throughout the NFC?

9. Raiders

Derek Carr is a advantageous starter, however he is simply expendable in 2022, and the entire crew is in transition beneath new coach Josh McDaniels. With loads of cap house, the Raiders might absolutely make a proposal, promising Rodgers a transfer nearer to his West Coast house, a giant function in decision-making alongside a brand new regime, and maybe a giant provide for his good friend Davante Adams. However in addition they really feel a bit farther from actual rivalry than different logical suitors, particularly in a tricky division. Would Rodgers actually be keen to leap from the Packers to this unproven setup?

8. Browns

It doesn’t matter what Kevin Stefanski says about Baker Mayfield, the latter is not locked right into a long-term job after an underwhelming 2021. Cleveland is in any other case principally constructed to take care of a rock-solid O-line, an elite working again and promising protection. Stefanski is not so not like Matt LaFleur — a younger, confirmed offensive thoughts — and will attraction to Rodgers, particularly if Davante Adams is a part of the relocation. The market is not essentially a draw, however maybe Rodgers would see it as an opportunity to raise his personal legacy by lastly bringing the Browns into up to date stardom.

7. Washington

Who is aware of what Rodgers thinks of its typically dysfunctional possession? This is not precisely a dream vacation spot for elite gamers. Soccer-wise, although, the constructing blocks are there: a revered veteran coach in Ron Rivera, a high-ceiling protection, some younger play-makers (Antonio Gibson, Terry McLaurin, and so forth.) who would theoretically take off with a superior QB, and a really winnable division. Washington has by no means been shy about taking swings for veteran QBs, and Rivera has each the money and lack of dependable passers to justify a giant provide. The opposite query is whether or not the Packers would even think about dealing him within the NFC.

6. Buccaneers

The Packers would not need Rodgers within the NFC, not to mention on one of many groups finest suited to do all it may possibly to remain within the title hunt. However Tampa Bay’s desperation within the wake of Tom Brady’s retirement might lead to a proposal too good to show down, particularly if Rodgers is getting remaining say over his vacation spot anyway. Tampa Bay has cap points, particularly if it desires to encompass its subsequent QB with items like pending free agent Chris Godwin, however coach Bruce Arians desires a fast repair for one final championship run, and Rodgers might relaxation straightforward realizing this franchise is prepared and in a position to do the whole lot for its QB.

5. Titans

Tennessee has gotten roughly top-10 manufacturing from Ryan Tannehill through the QB’s almost three seasons on the job, however the veteran is 0-3 in his final three playoff begins, enjoying a giant function in these defeats. Mike Vrabel is aware of how one can construct and preserve a tricky winner within the AFC South, however his crew remains to be arguably an elite QB away from getting over the hump. The one possible means out of Tannehill’s contract is a commerce, however why would not they discover it, particularly through previous good friend Matt LaFleur? Rodgers, in the meantime, could be proper again with a contender, full with star teammates like Derrick Henry and A.J. Brown.

4. Steelers

If Pittsburgh weren’t traditionally averse to those sorts of blockbuster swings, it’d simply rank larger. All the pieces suits: Rodgers and Mike Tomlin have a deep respect for one another, the Steelers are an iconic franchise and confirmed winner, and Ben Roethlisberger is already basking in retirement. Pittsburgh has the protection to contend now, and if it have been to finagle sufficient cash to carry Davante Adams with Rodgers, that combo with Najee Harris (and a restored O-line) could be scary. Tomlin has the observe document to push possession for a fast repair at QB, and a minimum of Inexperienced Bay could be delivery Rodgers to the AFC.

3. Colts

Carson Wentz wasn’t dangerous in his Colts debut, however he additionally did not ship in key spots, leaving Indy in QB purgatory regardless of a roster in any other case constructed to compete proper now. Group proprietor Jim Irsay has all however outed himself as wanting Wentz gone, even when coach Frank Reich may want one other go-round. And the Colts can transfer on slightly simply, saving cash within the course of. Rodgers would give the franchise a long-awaited injection of franchise star energy, which has been lacking since Andrew Luck’s 2019 retirement, and doubtlessly save Reich and GM Chris Ballard’s jobs by returning the AFC South squad to the title dialog.

2. Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa has earned a minimum of slightly extra time beneath heart, and new coach Mike McDaniel appears genuinely excited about growing the teen. However it’s not day-after-day a future Corridor of Famer is out there. Miami reportedly saved eyes on Deshaun Watson regardless of his litany of authorized points. Rodgers would fulfill that lingering want for established assist, after which some. A-Rod, in the meantime, would get the Tom Brady-style transfer to sunny Florida, the place the Dolphins are completely flush with cap house (Davante Adams package deal deal?) and boast a protection able to win now, to not point out a brand new whizkid coach.

1. Broncos

GM George Paton is aware of all too properly what Rodgers can do, coming from a profession in Minnesota. The Broncos, determined for a QB with Teddy Bridgewater and Drew Lock confirmed as non-answers, have lengthy been linked to Rodgers — and that was earlier than the crew employed former Packers offensive coordinator and famous Rodgers companion Nathaniel Hackett as its new coach. Government John Elway might level to Peyton Manning as proof of a celebrity veteran lifting your complete franchise, and Denver has the cap house to get artistic. Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton would provide Rodgers strong WRs to begin, and No. 12 would additionally get a ready-made protection, whereas Inexperienced Bay would maintain him out of the NFC.