The Green Bay Packers have made it clear that they will not be looking for a quarterback in the 2018 draft. Aaron Rodgers had publicly expressed interest in signing with the Tennessee Titans, but their rejection of his contract terms sent him away from pursuing them further.
The “Titans Have Shut the Door on an Ambitious Aaron Rodgers Pursuit With a Strong Message About Ryan Tannehill’s Future” is a story about how the Titans have shut the door on an ambitious Aaron Rodgers pursuit. The story discusses how it was clear that the Titans were not interested in giving up their starting quarterback.
Fans must have been shouting for Ryan Tannehill’s head after the Tennessee Titans’ poor defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Divisional Round. In the 19-16 defeat, the experienced quarterback completed just 15 passes and threw three devastating interceptions.
Last week, when news appeared that Aaron Rodgers was “open” to joining the Titans in the summer, the same supporters were ecstatic, but general manager Jon Robinson put an end to that speculation by making a clear statement regarding Tannehill’s future in Tennessee.
Aaron Rodgers was recently connected to the Titans.
Sources: Aaron Rodgers has purchased land and is in the process of building a home in the Nashville-suburb of Franklin (Williamson Co.) Also, source says Rodgers is “open” joining the Titans. Another source says that current Packers teammates do not expect Rodgers back in GB. pic.twitter.com/fEwiL1sthA
— Jared Stillman (@JaredStillman) February 2, 2022
After losing to the San Francisco 49ers at home in the NFC Divisional Round, the Green Bay Packers failed to make it to the Super Bowl for the second time, raising worries about Rodgers’ future with the franchise. Rodgers was reluctant to return last offseason, so one can only imagine how he feels following an even more humiliating playoff defeat this time.
Rodgers has acquired property in the Nashville region and is in the midst of constructing a house, according to Jared Stillman of 102.5 The Game. Stillman also said that the Titans are “open” to bringing in the All-Pro quarterback this summer.
Given Tennessee’s plethora of excellent offensive weapons and solid defense, it’s not unreasonable to believe Rodgers might be interested in joining the club. Titans supporters may want to put a stop to that dream after Robinson’s recent remarks regarding Tannehill.
Titans GM Jon Robinson is a firm believer in Ryan Tannehill as the starting quarterback.
Ryan Tannehill of the Tennessee Titans delivers a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals | Andy Lyons/Getty Images
Tannehill was a disaster in Tennessee’s playoff defeat to the Bengals last month, but it didn’t influence the front office’s opinion of him as a player and leader.
Tannehill isn’t going away, according to Robinson, who spoke with Buck Reising of A to Z Sports at the 2022 Senior Bowl.
Robinson said, “Ryan is our quarterback.” “For us, he’s made a lot of plays.” He is a fantastic leader. He’s a ruthless individual. He’s made some excellent passes. I mean, he had some that he’d probably want back, just like any other position. There are players that will have this block or that block back, as well as this pass rush or that pass rush back, and this route back. That’s what makes football so remarkable to me: it’s a team sport in which a variety of elements influence the offense, defense, and kicking game’s output.
“I like Ryan’s contributions to our football team and what he represents. We’re looking forward to him getting back in there, getting back on track, and keeping this thing moving forward.”
That’s all there is to it, Titans supporters. You won’t be seeing Rodgers next season, at least.
The $29 million thorn in the flesh
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Robinson may claim that having Tannehill back as the starter in Tennessee next season excites him, but he really doesn’t have a choice. According to OverTheCap, Tannehill is due $29 million in basic pay next season, and the Titans are already more than $7 million above the projected cap for 2022.
Even if the Titans wanted to pursue Rodgers, it would be very hard to get him off his deal. Tennessee will have to put up with Tannehill for at least another year, even if the bulk of the team’s supporters aren’t happy about it.
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