Bill Bender is a national college football writer for The Sporting News. Sign up for the Bears Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Did the Patriots ace the test yet again? I was a bit surprised he was still available this late, but New England won't complain. Packers won the NFC North eight times in 15 seasons with Rodgers, who had a combined record of 59-24-1 against the Vikings, Bears and Lions. The Bears needed to part with their own second-round pick for Claypool because if they didn't, another team like the Green Bay Packers would have. Max Staley of FanDuel threw a wild trade proposal involving the Bears shipping presumed draft capital to Green Bay in exchange for Love, who did not play . Aaron Rodgers, Caesars Sportsbook (@CaesarsSports) March 15, 2023, Bears fans Packers fans "Screw you, Aaron Rodgers. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports. New York finished with a 7-10 record, two games out of a postseason position in the AFC. Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses which NFL teams have two first-round picks in the 2023 draft, which teams would jump the Bears in the draft if they finish with the same record and more. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. New starting quarterback Jordan Love will be throwing primarily to rookies and second-year pros. Brooks had 30 1/2 tackles for loss and 17 1/2 sacks over the last two seasons. How did the Giants fare with their bounty of picks? Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses recent trades of top picks in the draft, teams that have never had the No. Why Mina Kimes says Aaron Rodgers trade is a win for Green Bay (0:51) Mina Kimes explains why the Aaron Rodgers trade is a big win for the Green Bay Packers. After picking George Karlaftis 30th overall last year, Kansas City selected Anudike-Uzomah, who uses his flexibility to attack quarterbacks and can chase down plays on the outside. Jets): Lukas Van Ness, EDGE, Iowa . I've been eager to see Alex Leatherwood get some playing time. this is the greatest day of my life, Sign up for the Bears Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Carlson made 71.8% of his field-goal attempts at Auburn. The Vikings won the NFC North in 2022, the Lions are 3-1 against the Packers with Dan Campbell, and the Bears are building around Justin Fields. Obviously Adrians done such a nice job for us over the last four years, Gutekunst said. There new owner in packers! The Las Vegas Raiders have made a blockbuster move to keep up in the AFC West, acquiring All-Pro receiver Davante Adams from the Green Bay Packers. The Packers didnt draft any offensive linemen for the first time since 2015. Back then, the Bears couldnt take full advantage of the small opening as Rodgers settled in. Stop us if youve heard this before: a legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback, famous for beating the Chicago Bears, is traded to the Big Apple after uncertainty over his future and as a young star waits in the wings for his shot at glory. Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia worked with Daniel during his stint as Las Vegas special teams coordinator and interim coach. With Rodgers gone, Green Bay will have more than $54 million in cap space in 2024 and thats before they make decisions on veterans like David Bakhtiari, Aaron Jones, and Preston Smith. Green Bays selection of Carlson exemplified the new era the Packers are entering after an 8-9 season that ended a string of three straight NFC North titles. Hopefully he will be able to put the injury woes he dealt with in college behind him. The final Horcrux has been destroyed. "For 13 years I played against the Packers and beat them every year, so I whooped their ass, right? Ladies and gentlemen allow us to introduce you to the Jordan Love/Christian Watson connection pic.twitter.com/KOUvI6Ksvw. The Jets will owe the Packers a first-round pick in next years draft if Rodgers plays 65% of the teams offensive snaps, and if he decides to retire after the 2023 campaign, the Jets could still be on the hook for that selection. The production is similar: In Roquan Smith's final four games with the Bears before he was traded to the Ravens, he registered 37 tackles, 2.0 sacks, two tackles-for-loss and one interception. His length and athleticism also allows him to be used in space, if the Raiders want to take advantage of his versatility. At least, that is the hope. Analysis: Adding Robinson to the Falcons' offensive arsenal made a ton of sense, even with Tyler Allgeier coming off a nice rookie season. If it doesn't pan out and Green Bay wants to move on, then the 2024 NFL Draft class option features enticing options such as North Carolina's Drake Maye and USC's Caleb Williams. He was always considered somewhat of a game manager, unable to put the team on his back but was a solid complimentary player if a great roster was around him. Asking Love to be near Rodgers' MVP-level of play is too much to ask, but targeting a line like Rodgers had in a down year in 2021 one that entailed 3,695 yards, 26 TDs and 12 interceptions seems more reasonable. Analysis: So far, the acquisition of veteran quarterback Russell Wilson has not taken the Broncos to the next level. Let's break down why things got to this pointand what could happen next. The running back finished his career with two years (1998-99) with the Bears. Jarrett Bailey. Once again, the Ravens stayed patient and got a good player. 6 for Johnson, whose experience playing both guard and tackle means he can step in at right tackle. But given the price tag, this is a reasonable deal for the Jets, even if its a slight overpay. If Love's development is true, then Green Bay might experience a season much like 2022, which featured growing pains before a late-season push that almost resulted in a playoff berth. That is a fair first measuring stick for Love, and it won't be an easy act to follow. Analysis: Wilson pairs with Maxx Crosby on the defensive line to wreak havoc. The trade of Aaron Rodgers to New York puts one of the greatest players in NFL history in a Jets uniform. Smith is well-known for his athleticism at 323 pounds, flashing the ability to win off the snap. 1. Bear Report (@BearReport) March 15, 2023, Lame. Rodgers -> Wilson is gonna be scary , Matty | 3986.eth (@3986eth) March 15, 2023, #Bears fans looking at #greenbay fans when #rodgers said Love had a great year last year. Rodgers led the Packers to a pair of head-to-head victories against Favre and led Green Bay to its last Super Bowl victory. It was a deal that benefitted both teams; Milburn was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1999 and set a Bears record for all-time kickoff return yards (before it was broken by some guy named Hester). 12, 2023 NFL Draft sleepers: Day 2 standouts and Day 3 hidden gems to target, 2023 NFL Draft: Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith among Day 1's top value picks, undersized first-round Pitt defensive tackle. The Bucs needed to get younger on the defensive line, and with the top offensive linemen already off the board, he was a logical pick at No. Campbell can be a productive leader for the Lions, but -- again -- he was picked earlier than I expected. He was a quarterback that the Atlanta Falcons had no trouble giving up on. Hopefully his back issues are behind him and he's able to connect with Josh Allen down the seam and in the red zone on a regular basis. Analysis: Richardson is a potential future star working under new Colts head coach Shane Steichen. 6 overall) Analysis: The Cardinals wanted to trade out of No. After three decades of facing the likes of Brett Favre and Rodgers, Bears fans can rest easy. This is a huge year for Love knowing it's the fourth year of his rookie contract. A more versatile performer than last year's first-round defensive tackle, Jordan Davis, Carter is a force at 3-technique with excellent get-off and quickness. Olujari and tight end Michael Mayer. All NFL quarterbacks do. Olaves a fine player, but the Eagles have to feel good about that deal right now, having ultimately used the first-rounder to nab Jalen Carter. Denver gave up its first- and second-round picks in this years draft in that deal. He was 34 of 34 from inside 30 yards but only 45 of 76 (59.2%) from at least 30 yards. He would have been picked earlier if not for his slight build, average top-end speed for his size and occasional drops. No one knows what the future holds and the Packers could transition smoothly to Love and once again finish atop the division sooner rather than later. Analysis: Based on the cost of acquiring him via trade last year, Deshaun Watson is effectively the Browns' first-round pick this season, as well as their third-round pick and next year's first- and fourth-round picks. I have been alive for 22, almost 23 years. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses Justin Fields' pursuit of the NFL record for rushing yards in a season by a quarterback, the possibility of right guard Teven Jenkins getting reps at tackle and more. Green Bay has owned Analysis: The Cowboys needed to strengthen their defensive tackle group, so the pick makes sense. Both Reiff and Borom sat out practice Wednesday, so we'll have to continue to monitor that situation as the week progresses. Players like Fields, D.J. (I had him as a second-round value.) Nichols had an FBS-leading 1,848 yards rushing in 2021. Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) March 15, 2023. Moving on from a Hall of Famer is never easy, but Green Bay didnt have much of a choice, and they still elicited a solid return from the Jets. Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft. Sleepless in Chicago (@jeremyzimdars) March 15, 2023, i've been tortured by brett farve and aaron rodgers my entire life as a bears fan. Its ironic considering Fields wasnt even selected by Poles in the first place while Angelo moved heaven and earth to land Cutler. Despite a 54-year Super Bowl drought and the league's longest active streak without a playoff appearance, the Jets have acquired several Hall of Fame players over the years. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Skoronski can play left tackle, too, if free-agent addition Andre Dillard isnt the answer. The Bears/Packers rivalry is one of the best in sports and now is a good time to look back at the best of Favre's battles with the Bears. The Dolphins moved that selection to Denver for edge rusher Bradley Chubb, who certainly has potential but managed just 2.5 sacks in eight games last season after signing a five-year extension worth $110 million. A person familiar with the move said Thursday tha You go to Green Bay.". Since Friday, my intention was to play and play for the New York Jets, Rodgers said. . The anomaly is Julius Peppers, who shouldn't be strictly associated with one team or the other. Love inherits a team that finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs for the first time under coach Matt LaFleur. trade that sent Rodgers to the New York Jets. The misery is over for Chicago Bears fans. They all went on to become starters with other teams (well, Flynn signed a contract for starters money). 26 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, a pick that has been dissected and over-analyzed for three seasons since. It's reminiscent of the stunning trade the Jets made in 2008, when they acquired Brett Favre who also turned 39 a few months later from the Packers. How does Green Bay fare in the NFC North? "I was lucky enough to play for two great organizations," Bennett said last year. Immediate draft grades provide a foundation for future evaluations. Green Bay also passed Chicago on the NFL all-time franchise victories list. Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses what the Bears will focus on in their final four games, Chase Claypool learning the offense and players who have produced a rushing, passing and receiving TD in a game. He is 65 of 109 for 709 yards, four TDs and five interceptions. Now it is Green Bays turn to deal with quarterback misery for the next 31 years. Now, the Packers can make that evaluation once and for all. However, Rodgers dip in production came in his first year without Davante Adams, who had been traded to the Las Vegas Raiders during the 2022 offseason. Aaron Rodgers will be a NY Jet next season! New York will receive Rodgers, pick No. 2 instead of his No. The Packers arent built to reside in the basement of the NFC either. Love's preseason statistics the last two seasons reveal a few trends worth watching this season. The Rodgers trades gives the Packers options. The nightmare is finally over for Bears fans. The holdup is the compensation that the Packers will receive from the Jets. Nov 27, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) passes the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Ive praised Mason up here a bunch and what hes done for our organization, and were never going to close the door on that, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said. Did the Packers make the right call in trading up for Jordan Love? When this blows up on them, and it will, I have not a single (expletive deleted) to give to/for them. The bad man cant hurt us anymore, Not only ruining my childhood, but my early adulthood as well. Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from all three days of the 2021 NFL Draft. New Orleans used draft capital from that trade to move up for Chris Olave last year. Denver gave up two firsts, two seconds, a fifth, quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, and defensive lineman Shelby Harris for Wilson and a fourth-round choice. After posting NFL-low interception rates for four consecutive seasons, Rodgers pick rate went to 2.2% last year. Rodgers turns 40 this season, and there will always be the risk he shows the Packers up at Lambeau Field like Favre did twice in 2009. Who remembers the following season? MORE: Revisiting Brett Favre's 2008 trade from Packers to Jets. His upside as a playmaker is at the top of the class. Rodgers replaced Favre, and the first-year transition had bumps. 9 and ensure Philadelphia landed Carter. Head coach Arthur Smith's offense has room for two good young backs. 207), and a conditional 2024 second-rounder. They would probably do it again, though, and I can't disagree. Carlson is the younger brother of Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson. He looked bad in his only career start in 2021 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Jerry Angelo, the general manager in the mid-2000s, didnt operate the same. 13. The Packers should be willing to pay up a third-rounder to acquire good depth at an incredibly important position. Here's a complete tracker of every pick that was made during the three-day event. The Bears don't have a Super Bowl for it, but it doesn't detract from their victory in this trade. Addison is such a tough player, though. Green Bay Packers (from N.Y. Going with a corner here made sense, since New York missed out on the top receivers. His body control on the outside is impressive but his average speed and inconsistency as a receiver are worrisome. Rodgers dominated the Chicago Bears with a 24-5 record. The Aaron Rodgers era is officially over for the Green Bay Packers as hes finally heading east to the New York Jets in a trade thats been in the works for weeks. Perhaps that's why it was Peppers who -- after he gave a much-talked-about inspirational pregame speech in the Green Bay locker room before his first game against the Bears as a Packer, in 2014 -- expressed empathy for his old team after a 55-14 Green Bay victory. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? Of every significant piece reportedly available at the trade deadline, Cooks staying in Houston Texans is probably the biggest surprise. Green Bay Packers. Celebration time for #Bears fans! Aaron Rodgers has stated that he wants to play for the Jets and its just waiting on the Packers and Jets to agree on compensation. Quiz: How well do you know Packers history? Aaron Rodgers is gone. The most significant trade between the two teams occurred in 1970 when the Bears dealt the second overall pick in the draft to the Packers in exchange for linebacker Lee Roy Caffey, center Bob Hyland and running back Elijah Pitts. 15 overall pick and a fifth-rounder this year from the Packers for the 13th overall selection, a second-round pick (No. Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from Day 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft. Favre's first season in Green Bay, however, was a mix of highlight-reel plays and mistakes. Instead, he's scampering to NY before the Bears can embarrass him. The Packers face the NFC South and AFC West and that second start against the Chiefs will be another flex point for Love's development. On Monday, it was announced. It does have to be mentioned that taking a running back this early can be a risk, because of attrition at the position. Analysis: San Francisco sent its first-round pick to Miami in a 2021 pre-draft trade, eventually selecting quarterback Trey Lance third overall. Favre had a 23-13 career record against Chicago, with 60 touchdowns to his credit. With the injuries at right tackle, do you think the Bears might start him against the Packers? Rodgers will work with Lazard again in New York, but the ex-Packers receiver will be Rodgers No. They added to everyone's happiness when selecting Flowers, a downfield threat and zone-eater over the middle who can snatch a quick throw from the former MVP and take it the distance. The Packers also boosted their front seven on defense by selecting Iowa edge rusher Lukas Van Ness in the first round, Auburn defensive lineman Colby Wooden in the fourth and Bowling Green defensive lineman Karl Brooks in the sixth. Brandon Franco (@FrankGrizzly) March 15, 2023, #Bears fans weve finally made it. And Green Bay managed to accomplish this despite Rodgers being 39 years old and desperately no longer wanting to remain a Packer. On Monday, it was announced Rodgers would be traded to the Jets involving a bevy of draft picks, giving the 39-year-old quarterback a new home after a period of uncertainty in Green Bay. Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses why right guard Teven Jenkins was active but didn't play in Atlanta, if a quarterback has ever finished among the NFL's top five rushers and if former Bears QB Bobby Douglass once threw a TD pass with a broken arm. Rodgers, along with the No. 6887. Not one. Now, the Packers can make that evaluation once and for all. for a package that includes four draft picks, Jets jump into AFC title contention; Packers usher in Jordan Love era, Revisiting Brett Favre's 2008 trade from Packers to Jets, Why the Packers had to move on from Aaron Rodgers, Biggest winners, losers from Aaron Rodgers' trade to Jets. Stroud is an accurate thrower who brings more mobility to the position than some might suggest. Bet on the Super Bowl With This New Offer. But they still walked away with an excellent package in exchange for Rodgers that will allow them to add talent around new starting quarterback Jordan Love. Love will probably struggle in the beginning. 33) and first- and third-round selections next year (getting a 23 fourth-rounder back in the deal) to grab the stud pass rusher. Mar 17, 2022. It's a brave new world for Green Bay, and those are the games that will define Love's first season. Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com. Pro Football Network, LLC. 24 pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, but now heads to the Big Apple with a chance to finish his Hall of Fame career with New York. And the Packers selected receiver Donald Driver, who was voted to five Pro Bowls and remains Green Bay's all-time leading receiver. That played a role in the Packers decision. Back in 2008 when the Packers were still learning if Rodgers could be the guy, the Bears had their own quarterback issues to work out. 6 they presumably wanted all along. But now with Rodgers gone and Jordan Love taking over, the rivalry is back to a level playing field with the future of the division potentially up for grabs as well. Favre and Rodgers both made the postseason in their second season with Green Bay. The top corners were off the board and this drafts depth at tight end allowed Jacksonville to meet this need first. The Packers drafted Auburn kicker Anders Carlson in the sixth round on Saturday. Unbeknownst to the Bears, Cutler had already seen his best days in Denver and never was able to flourish in any system in Chicago. (Borom had replaced Reiff early in the contest, while Leatherwood was inactive.) History repeats itself with Rodgers trade. It was a unit in transition and for a team that relied on their defense to win games, that became a problem. The similarities dont stop at just the ultimate destination after the dissolution of the union between Packers and quarterback.
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