Aaron Rodgers’ departure from Inexperienced Bay was an extended, agonizing course of for Packers followers. If actuality hadn’t set in earlier than, Rodgers made his goodbye official Tuesday with a letter to Inexperienced Bay following his commerce to the Jets.
Rodgers — who was traded Monday alongside No. 15 and a fifth-rounder to internet the Packers No. 13, a sixth-round choose, and a conditional 2024 choose — posted an extended be aware to Packers followers on leaving the franchise. The franchise legend who began for the Packers for 15 years will search for a recent begin in New York after a dramatic exit.
The long run Corridor of Fame quarterback posted an album chronicling his time in Inexperienced Bay, from when he was drafted to his championship to his later years.
MORE: Breaking down the winners & losers of the Aaron Rodgers commerce
It was accompanied by an extended letter speaking about his time in Inexperienced Bay, through which he talked about Ted Thompson, shouted out the tools employees, thanked the followers and praised his teammates and coaches.
MORE: Jordan Love period begins in Inexperienced Bay: What to anticipate from Pack’s new starter
Rodgers was significantly glowing in his reward of Thompson and his coaches.
“I’m grateful to the late Ted Thompson for drafting me, for my head coaches, particularly the 13 years with Mike McCarthy, and the final 4 with Matt LaFleur. I had some unimaginable males to work with within the QB room over time together with Tom, AVP, Luke, and Connor,” Rodger wrote.
It was a complete be aware that might solely be written by somebody who genuinely cared about the place he was for a very long time. Though Rodgers’ time in Inexperienced Bay ended with plenty of drama and frustration, he nonetheless clearly had rather a lot to mirror on.
Whereas Rodgers appears appreciative of Inexperienced Bay and its followers, it’ll possible be a case-by-case foundation concerning how a lot they recognize him. In spite of everything, the NFL may be very a lot a “what have you ever completed for me recently?” league.
However with this main hurdle out of the best way, it looks like everybody can transfer on.