Reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers may be donning a Denver Broncos jersey soon. The disgruntled Green Bay Packers quarterback has been heavily linked to Broncos as soon as news broke out that he wants out of Wisconsin. Per Cecil Lammey of DenverFan.com, Denver will no longer pursue a young signal-caller in the 2021 NFL Draft since they will be going all-in on Rodgers.
The possibility of Rodgers joining the Broncos is reportedly “as close to a done deal as it can be”.
.@markschlereth on @1043TheFan NOW says #Broncos are not taking a QB in the #NFLDraft because they are close to trading for Aaron Rodgers per his sources. "As close to a done deal as it can be."
— Cecil Lammey (@CecilLammey) April 29, 2021
WOW.
The Broncos were reportedly in Rodgers' shortlist of preferred destinations, which also includes the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders.
From unimpeachable source: As of last night, Aaron Rodgers’ wish list was 49ers, Broncos, Raiders (not necessarily in that order). He wanted Packers to take the 49ers’ offer. Next move by Rodgers is TBD.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 29, 2021
Denver is indeed in need of help at quarterback this coming season after trading away Teddy Bridgewater earlier this week to the Carolina Panthers. Most pundits expect Broncos general manager George Paton to take a young, upcoming quarterback in the draft but looks like they will be trying for that home run if they can somehow land the nine-time Pro-Bowl member.
Paton, of course, is extremely familiar with how Rodgers operates on the gridiron, from his battles with the Minnesota Vikings. The Broncos executive worked with the Vikings from 2015-20. The same goes for Broncos head coach Vic Fangio who had to deal with Rodgers when he was defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears.
Buzz is definitely building for Broncos making a move for Aaron Rodgers. G.M. George Paton witnessed what Aaron can do while in Minnesota. Coach Vic Fangio witnessed it while in Chicago.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 29, 2021
Broncos fans, meanwhile, are celebrating like they already signed Rodgers. After all, he does have quite a connection with Mile High City. Rodgers' fiance Shailene Woodley lives in Boulder, Colorado, which isn't too far from Denver. The lovely pair has been in a long-distance relationship for quite some time and this would be a great opportunity for Rodgers to spend more time with her.
Just pointing out that Rodgers finance, actress Shailene Woodley, lives at least part time in Boulder.
So the Colorado connection is there. https://t.co/I0Oc2Io0Qt
— Barstool Colorado (@CUBarstool) April 29, 2021
But, there's more.
While there are various reports out there on Aaron Rodgers and Broncos, I'm told Broncos are not in talks with Green Bay. All Broncos brass in war room gearing up for draft. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) April 30, 2021
So, what will the Broncos do? Will Aaron Rodgers be the next quarterback for the Broncos? Only time will tell.
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