Following weeks of constant dialogue, the Green Bay Packers agreed to a record-breaking contract extension with star quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday morning.

According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Rodgers could make up to $174.8 million over the duration of his extension as well as the two years remaining on his current deal.

You’ll hear a lot of hype and hyperbole today about the new Aaron Rodgers deal, focusing on the new-money analysis that pegs the value at $33.5 million per year. But remember that Rodgers had two years left on his existing contract; the four-year extension makes it a six-year deal.

Based on the $39.8 million in salary and $1 million in workout bonuses Rodgers was already due to earn (I’ve left out the per-game roster bonuses), the base value of his new contract (if former teammate James Jones’ report of four years, $33.5 million per year are accurate) becomes six years, $174.8 million.

This massive deal locks up Rodgers for possibly the remainder of his illustrious career. He could get his wish of only playing for the Packers franchise.

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Although Rodgers suffered the second broken collarbone injury of his career last year, Green Bay's commitment proves that they are quite confident he will return to playing at an elite level over the entire length of the deal.

Rodgers has proven up to this point that he is one of the league's top quarterbacks. The deal may not be as lucrative as initially reported, but it is a well-deserved contract for a player who has been the face of the franchise while leading them to sustained success.

The pressure is on Rodgers to prove that he can meet the lofty standards that this new extension has put in front of him.