When the Green Bay Packers took Jordan Love in the first round of the NFL Draft in late April, some wondered just how much time Aaron Rodgers had left under center in Wisconsin. But if offensive tackle David Bakhtiari is right, Rodgers isn't ready to relinquish his throne any time soon.
Bakhtiari said in a Zoom call with Packers media on Tuesday:
“We were out there running around today on our conditioning day, and the guy’s still got his wheels … I’m proud of him on that end. We still compete. I know that fire still burns in him deep. He’s still, in his own way, makes sure he tries and win in every facet. He’s the most competitive person I’ve met. So I always expect the most out of him, because I know he can deliver on that end.”
There had been chatter about Rodgers' decline even before the Packers selected Love.
This past season, Rodgers threw for 4,002 yards, 26 touchdowns and four interceptions while completing 62 percent of his passes and posting a passer rating of 95.4. The Packers veteran made the Pro Bowl, but it seemed pretty clear that his throws didn't have quite the same zip that they once did.
At 36 years old, it's only natural for Rodgers' career to start taking somewhat of a downturn. However, he remains one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL, so barring an injury or a dramatic fall-off, Rodgers will almost certainly remain the Packers' starting signal-caller through at least 2020.
What the Packers decide to do with Rodgers after the season and beyond, though, remains to be seen.
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