My sense is that the Jets and Packers know exactly what's up and there is some kind of negotiation between all three parties going on behind the scenes.
I see a lot of people "blaming" Rodgers for this "delay" and I am not sure why or what problem he is causing if he is, in fact, taking a few extra hours to figure stuff out.
He's 22 and it's a matter of scale and what the market will pay. Why not sign for $50 million if all you're looking to do is get set up for life? Heck why not sign for $10 million? Point is some people (NOT ME) think he didn't get enough. Obviously there are many guys that prefer the security over other potential 20% bump in lifetime earnings.
well yeah I don't think anyone is asking to feel sorry for him. Point being he may be missing out on a lot of money. And his kids and grand kids would be set if he signed for $15 million.
The Jets had something like 5 losses by 1 TD or less. They have a good defense and good skill players. A good QB could make a huge difference for them.
It's annoying the Bears have a GM that seems to be smart. I still don't think Fields is the answer though.
edit: although even if Fields is not the answer, they have extra picks to get a QB next draft if they want. They are in a pretty good position.
Gonna be rough if Rodgers talks to Jets and says "meh, I'd rather play for GB". If GB doesn't want him it's gonna be weird. I think what I want someone to lay out the real-world ramifications for all these $60 bajillion cap hits. Everyone keeps talking about them like it's the end of times but what does that actually mean? Do they have to cut or restructure half the team?