Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers know the coronavirus pandemic has altered the trajectory of the offseason for all 32 NFL teams.
Rather than partaking in organized team activities (OTAs) to prepare for the 2020 campaign, the Packers and other teams have had to resort to “virtual” offseasons.
In Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers has reportedly played a vital role in organizing and planning the concepts discussed during Packers team meetings.
Packers quarterbacks coach Luke Getsy said Rodgers has provided invaluable knowledge for the team during the virtual offseason (via Rob Demovsky of ESPN):
“His input through this offseason has maybe been the best I’ve been around, to be honest with you,” said Getsy, who starts his sixth season with the team. “We’ve included him in so much, and we needed him to be included in so much. He’s been huge. He’s clarified things for us, we’ve clarified things for him. I feel like there’s no question that we’re moving into this summer with our staff being on the same page with him as good as I’ve ever been with him.”
Packers fans will be comforted to know Rodgers is taking an active role, particularly considering what transpired in April.
Green Bay pulled one of the shockers of the 2020 NFL Draft by selecting Utah State quarterback Jordan Love in the first round.
The Packers–coming off a berth in the NFC Championship Game–figured to upgrade at the skill positions in an effort to improve on the 2019 season. Instead, they made a play for the future.
For his part, Rodgers has been fairly measured in his response. While he admitted he was not totally enamored with the decision, Rodgers also said he was “excited” to help Love grow and mature.
The mini controversy seems to be a thing of the past now, as Rodgers has been all business with the Packers looking to get over the hump in the NFC.
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