He also averages 11.4 yards per completion, which is a sign of that play-making potential. Now it is Green Bays turn to deal with quarterback misery for the next 31 years. Weve been in communication with him along the way, so well see where that goes.. Among those who played for both, there's usually an allegiance that sticks. There should be some continuity in the offense. 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. The final Horcrux has been destroyed. The Packers are finally finalizing a trade of Aaron Rodgers, their Hall of Fame . Quiz: How well do you know Packers history? If it doesn't pan out and Green Bay wants to move on, then the 2024 NFL Draft class option features enticing options such as North Carolina's Drake Maye and USC's Caleb Williams. Aaron Rodgers Trade Reaction: Mural Removed in Green Bay: WATCH Why have the Bears played 34 more NFL games than the Packers? Bennett then came back to the Packers as assistant coach from 2005-17. Daniel Jeremiah's top 150 prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft: Where did each player land? 1) No longer in the NFC North. Bear or Packer? After playing for both, usually one sticks The Packers face the NFC South and AFC West and that second start against the Chiefs will be another flex point for Love's development. . Van Ness also has the length and functional strength to play 5-technique, as well, which is a position of need for Green Bay. Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the last Bears player who excited the fan base like Justin Fields has, how former Bears defensive players are faring with other teams and issues with tackling against the Jets. If the ball continues to find him at the next level, though, this could wind up as a solid selection. These 2023 NFL Draft quick-snap grades reflect the value I think each pick (or set of picks) has, given the slot and the prospect's college film/athleticism scores. He looked bad in his only career start in 2021 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Packers trade for quarterback Brett Favre. It was a unit in transition and for a team that relied on their defense to win games, that became a problem. @BarstoolBigCat and Bears fans have been praying for times like this ever since Rodgers has entered the league. New Orleans received a first-round pick from Denver for former head coach Sean Payton, though, using that pick on Bresee. Miami sent Denver a 2023 first-round pick, its 2024 fourth-round pick and running back Chase Edmonds. There was a rush of rumors that Green Bay might be forced to trade their star quarterback. 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. Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft. first time the Packers have drafted a kicker since using a sixth-round pick on Crosby in 2007. Now, Chicago has a chance to make a run at the NFC North, where the division is wide open. They can take the next step while instilling a winning program within a weak division. They too have assets both on the roster and picks in upcoming drafts to help ferry them to their next era. Rodgers will become the best quarterback ever to wear a Jets uniform, and he should be able to make New York a contender next season even if his play doesnt get back to the MVP levels it was at in 2020 and 2021. He finished his Bowling Green career with 27 1/2 sacks. (I had him as a second-round value.) Analysis: The re-signing of Lamar Jackson to a five-year, $260 million contract got the Ravens off to a nice start on Day 1. Stacy Revere/Getty Images. https://bearswire.usatoday.com/lists/changing-of-the-guard-in-green-bay-can-the-bears-finally-take-advantage/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Washington definitely needed a corner, and Forbes sticks to his man, but a potential strength disadvantage against NFL receivers will be something to monitor. Unlike last year, the quarterbacks drove the conversation. The Packers didnt take one until the seventh-round selection of Johnson, who played cornerback his first four years at Iowa State before moving to safety last season. Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses Justin Fields' pursuit of the NFL record for rushing yards in a season by a quarterback, the possibility of right guard Teven Jenkins getting reps at tackle and more. Per Aaron Rodgers on @PatMcAfeeShow, he has decided to play for the New York Jets in 2023. I wanted to see Rodgers wallow in GB, Packers hamstrung by his albatross contract, the Bears finally put it together behind Fields and absolutely hand it to them before AR crawls to retirement w/his 1 ring. Bear Report (@BearReport) March 15, 2023, Lame. Also, the hope is Fields can deliver some payback to those cheeseheads now that Rodgers is gone. Instead, he's scampering to NY before the Bears can embarrass him. The Jets will owe the Packers a first-round pick in next years draft if Rodgers plays 65% of the teams offensive snaps, and if he decides to retire after the 2023 campaign, the Jets could still be on the hook for that selection. . The wait is over, as the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets agreed to terms on an Aaron Rodgers trade on Monday. Sleepless in Chicago (@jeremyzimdars) March 15, 2023, i've been tortured by brett farve and aaron rodgers my entire life as a bears fan. Sporting News' latest mock draft has Green Bay taking Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer with the No. THE #BEARS DONT HAVE TO PLAY AARON RODGERS TWICE A YEAR ANYMORE pic.twitter.com/nQG7cvgv2g, Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) March 15, 2023, The nightmare is over. How can it be when they just finished with the worst record in the league? Most importantly is that Fields ceiling is still high whereas Orton had basically peaked just as Rodgers was getting started. New York Jets NFL Draft Grades 2023: Will McDonald IV, Joe Tippmann, Carter Warren Added, List of Green Bay Packers Draft Picks: 2023 NFL Draft Tracker. "I was lucky enough to play for two great organizations," Bennett said last year. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Both quarterbacks also made their living in absolutely torching the Bears. #BearDown pic.twitter.com/vTyYdQIvUy, Luis Suncin (@cubbiblue24) March 15, 2023. The Worst Trade in Packers History: John Hadl's Packers Disaster 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. He was 34 of 34 from inside 30 yards but only 45 of 76 (59.2%) from at least 30 yards. 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. Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) March 15, 2023. Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from Day 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft. Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses which NFL teams have two first-round picks in the 2023 draft, which teams would jump the Bears in the draft if they finish with the same record and more. Angelo was content having Orton and Grossman duke it out in 2008 and when that failed, he finally swung big at the position with Cutler. Moore and Cole Kmet on offense, Tremaine Edmunds, Kyler Gordon, and Jaquan Brisker on defense, all of whom are still ascending in their careers. There was a thought that Green Bay could send a conditional pick to New York in the event that Rodgers hangs up his cleats, but the only conditional choice in the trade is heading to the Packers. Denver gave up two firsts, two seconds, a fifth, quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, and defensive lineman Shelby Harris for Wilson and a fourth-round choice. 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. 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. Chicago Bears declared the Khalil Mack trade winners - Sports How do Jack Sanborn's stats in his first four starts compare to Roquan Smith's in his last four starts with the Bears? Trade Winds Blow Packers to Bottom of Updated NFC North Odds The Jets almost surely would have made the playoffs in 2022 had they any semblance of competency play at quarterback. How did the Giants fare with their bounty of picks? The performance of Payton and Wilson will determine how those deals will ultimately be judged. With that extra money, the Packers can give Love more weapons and fortify a defense thats remained stagnant for a few seasons. Waiting three years to assess draft classes without accounting for how the decision was viewed at the time usually leads to revisionist history. 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. 13) and exchanged a fifth-round choice for a fourth-round selection. We are excited and intrigued to see where it goes because he's a heck of an athlete at that position if he has the opportunity to play, I think he'll play well. 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. A look back at Brett Favre's career against the Bears 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.. Celebration time for #Bears fans! It's a brave new world for Green Bay, and those are the games that will define Love's first season. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs showed flashes as rookie receivers, and the offensive line will be healthy next season. The irony here will be the Packers grabbing playmakers for Love via the 2023 NFL Draft. While both have similar styles and upbringings, Smith had taken the Bears to heights not seen since the 1980s and is still the most accomplished coach since Mike Ditka. Rodgers threw for 6,965 yards along with 57 touchdown passes and just 10 interceptions against the Bears. Good riddance, DaWindyCity Productions (@dwcprodz) March 15, 2023. Ohio State OT Paris Johnson Jr. (No. All NFL quarterbacks do. New York will receive Rodgers, pick No. Both Reiff and Borom sat out practice Wednesday, so we'll have to continue to monitor that situation as the week progresses. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. What makes Packers a legendary franchise 22 overall to Baltimore) and Jordan Addison (No. Safety was considered one of Green Bays bigger needs heading into the draft. Odds Improving For QB Will Levis At No. 1 Pick - NFL Tracker Jets): Lukas Van Ness, EDGE, Iowa . But the Jets have protected themselves against a disaster. for a package that includes four draft picks, Jets jump into AFC title contention; Packers usher in Jordan Love era, Revisiting Brett Favre's 2008 trade from Packers to Jets, Why the Packers had to move on from Aaron Rodgers, Biggest winners, losers from Aaron Rodgers' trade to Jets.