The Yankees are in the midst of a pitcher crisis. On Monday night, they traded star pitcher Luis Severino to the Dodgers for right-hander Caleb Smith and minor league pitcher Jose De Leon. Monday’s trade is the latest in a series of bad moves by the Yankees, who over the last two weeks have acquired players who are either out of baseball (Aaron Hicks, Carlos Beltran) or have never played in the Major Leagues (They bought Smith from the Cincinnati Reds for a reported $1.5 million). The Yankees are clearly trying to win now, not win later, as they recently signed former Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach to a deal, and they’re reportedly close to dealing for Twins right-hander Ervin Santana. If the Yankees
Over the weekend, the Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Green Bay Packers. It wasn’t a moment of peak despair for the Eagles, or one that might have left fans wondering where it all went wrong. Instead, it was one of hope and happiness, a sign that the team was moving in the right direction. And it’s all thanks to Aaron Rodgers, who helped the Eagles win in his absence.
Jordan Love isn’t saying anything as the Green Bay Packers become the drama kings of the NFL. Although he’s not the focus of everything going on in Packers camp, all eyes are on him. With Aaron Rodgers reportedly telling some within the organization he no longer wants to play for the team, Love is the next man up at quarterback. While he’s remaining quiet, there is someone in his corner doing some talking.The Packers have to plan as if Jordan Love will be their starter in 2021
Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass during Green Bay Packers Training Camp at Lambeau Field on August 20, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Rodgers is one unhappy camper. It’s tough to pinpoint exactly what the problem is, but it likely all goes back to the 2020 NFL draft. The Packers shocked nearly everyone in the football world when they traded up in the first round to select Love. Rodgers wasn’t happy then, and he doesn’t appear happy now. Adam Schefter reported on draft day that Rodgers told people within the Packers organization he no longer wanted to play for the team. He stayed away from voluntary OTAs, although he had participated in them for the last 16 years. He still has three years remaining on his contract, though there is no guaranteed money left. With Rodgers the center of the Green Bay drama, the Packers have to play it as if Love is their guy in 2021. They clearly think highly of him even though he never saw the field last year. He wasn’t even the backup to Rodgers, who went on to win his third MVP.
Jordan Love can lead the Packers, according to his longtime coach
Steve Calhoun, the founder of Armed & Dangerous Football Camps, has been mentoring Love since the quarterback was in the eighth grade. He’s gotten an up-close look at the athletic signal-caller and believes he has a promising future in the NFL. “It’s exciting to see his progression of how far he’s come and how hard he’s worked,” Calhoun said during an interview with WISN 12 News. Calhoun was asked if he felt confident Love could thrive after not playing an entire season. “He’s put a lot of time in even though he didn’t suit up last year,” he said. “He was taking those scout-team reps, and he’s going against the first-team defense, so he has an understanding of how fast the game’s going to be. “I think he’s going to do fine. He’s been preparing himself for this situation and for this opportunity. i know he’s ready to seize it if that opportunity comes.” Calhoun said when Schefter announced Rodgers didn’t want to return to Green Bay, his phone blew up. “They’re like, ‘how’s Jordan? I know you’ve been working with him every day. Is he ready to go? He’s probably going to be QB1.’ It was a roller-coaster,” he said.
Steve Calhoun said Love is tuning out the noise
Although none of the drama in Green Bay is Love’s fault, he’s stuck in the middle of it. Calhoun said it was all beyond Love’s control, and the quarterback is doing a great job of tuning out the chaos. “He’s doing a great job of being able to keep all the noise out,” he said. Calhoun said he doesn’t believe Rodgers feels any pressure at all with Love being drafted in the first round. “I don’t think Aaron feels threatened by a rookie quarterback, especially with everything Aaron has accomplished. Some of the conversations I did have with Jordan, he was like, ‘Aaron really helped me out. Anytime I struggled, he was always open. If I had questions, he would answer anything.’ Calhoun was asked about Love’s ceiling. “I think he has the potential to be a perennial Pro Bowler,” he said. “He has an unbelievable skillset. He has the ability to escape the pocket and extend plays. Arm strength, you know, can make different throws. I think he has a chance to be a Pro Bowler, just like all the other quarterbacks in Green Bay over the years.” Although Calhoun is clearly in Love’s corner, he believes the Packers will work things out with Rodgers. “I really believe they’re going to work things out with Aaron. He’s a Packer for life and I think he’s going to play at a high level.” RELATED: Jordan Love Needs His Green Bay Packers Teammates Now More Than Aaron Rodgers Does
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aaron Rodgers going?
With the Packers in the midst of a frustrating 0-2 start to 2016, one has to wonder just where the Green Bay Packers will look to replace the recently-departed Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers has been a franchise quarterback since coming into the league in 2005, and truly cemented his status as the best passer in the league when he took the Packers to the Super Bowl following his 2012 season. He’s also an exceptional leader and a bonafide playmaker, which makes him the perfect quarterback for an offense that boasts a top-5 defense. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been the subject of speculation since the beginning of the NFL season, when he seemed to be taking a step back from football. It seemed like every time his team needed a clutch play, Rodgers’ play fell short.
Is Aaron Rodgers leaving Green Bay?
After a somewhat disappointing season for the Green Bay Packers, starting quarterback, Aaron Rodgers is expected to leave the Green Bay Packers and sign a big contract somewhere else. The Packers have already started trading away some of their high-profile players and are searching high and low for a new QB. Rumors have already started circulating that the Packers are already looking to trade up in the draft to select Cal QB Davis Webb. I don’t have a lot of faith in the NFL’s ability to handle Aaron Rodgers’ contract issues, but I am not sure he’s going to be able to leave Green Bay this year. The team is currently planning to head into the 2017 season with their current roster, and it seems unlikely that they would release Rodgers before the start of the new league year.
Is Aaron Rodgers under contract?
Aaron Rodgers is one of the greats when it comes to the quarterback position. He’s a three time NFL MVP, and was the league’s leading passer in 2011 and 2014. He’s also a four time Pro Bowler, and is widely regarded as the face of the Green Bay Packers. But is he overpaid? Rodgers signed a contract extension last year worth over $110 million through the 2019 season, with $54 million in fully guaranteed money. The Green Bay Packers are currently embroiled in a contract dispute with Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers has been the heart and soul of the franchise since being drafted in the 1st round of the 2005 NFL Draft, and the Packers are looking to keep him in Green Bay for the rest of his career. Rodgers recently signed a 5-year extension that will keep him in Green Bay until the end of the 2023 season.
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