Well, this would be an interesting turn of events. With Aaron Rodgers leaving the Packers, the folks in Green Bay are keeping their eyes out for a new quarterback.
They might not get a new quarterback, actually. They might get a guy who has been in the business for quite a while, including a good chunk of time in Detroit.
Of course, I’m talking about Matthew Stafford. Yes, the Stafford rumors are buzzing. Some are speculating that Stafford is one of the quarterbacks that Green Bay is looking at, after they likely lose Rodgers. Read on for the buzz.
Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network's insight
Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network says this: “The #Packers and #Jets continue to negotiate on an Aaron Rodgers trade but have not yet agreed to trade terms, per sources. Green Bay isn’t looking for multiple first-round picks like other QBs (Russell Wilson, Matthew Stafford) have commanded in recent years. Talks ongoing.”
TAMPA, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 06: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams hands the ball off to Cooper Kupp #10 during the second quarter in the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
The #Packers and #Jets continue to negotiate on an Aaron Rodgers trade but have not yet agreed to trade terms, per sources.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2023
Green Bay isn’t looking for multiple first-round picks like other QBs (Russell Wilson, Matthew Stafford) have commanded in recent years. Talks ongoing. pic.twitter.com/W1SZlx0UZAWhat do the Packers want to Rodgers?
NFL insider Adam Schefter says that Green Bay wants a package similar to what the Detroit Lions received from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for Matthew Stafford. In other words, they want a lot.
.@AdamSchefter has the latest on Aaron Rodgers:
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) March 15, 2023
"I will not be surprised if Aaron Rodgers tells Pat McAfee, yes, that he wants to play for the Jets. But as you've been saying all week long, there are layers to this whole situation." pic.twitter.com/3QojctyHaqWill it happen?
It’s very early in the story of who the Packers will bring on as their quarterback. I would honestly be surprised if they brought Matthew Stafford into the mix. They saw how the Lions performed for more than a decade with Stafford and probably want some fresh blood. But, there aren’t a lot of available quarterbacks right now, and there is no denying that Stafford is solid, so we’ll have to wait and see.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 06: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams calls out orders in the third quarter of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2023 CFP National Championship – TCU v Georgia
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 09: Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Matthew Stafford looks on before the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the TCU Horned Frogs at SoFi Stadium on January 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on in the huddle during the second quarter in the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams hands the ball off to Cooper Kupp #10 during the second quarter in the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on before taking a snap from Brian Allen #55 of the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams calls out orders in the third quarter of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams runs off the field during halftime of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams gets sacked by Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams throws a pass in the fourth quarter of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on in the fourth quarter of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pressures Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v New Orleans Saints
ShareNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 20: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams throws a pass against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome on November 20, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v New Orleans Saints
ShareNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 20: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on November 20, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v New Orleans Saints
ShareNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 20: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on November 20, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v Kansas City Chiefs
ShareKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 27: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs and Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams greet after a game at Arrowhead Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Raiders v Los Angeles Rams
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on December 08, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Seattle Seahawks v Los Angeles Rams
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams watches warm up before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
2023 CFP National Championship – TCU v Georgia
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 09: Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Matthew Stafford looks on before the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the TCU Horned Frogs at SoFi Stadium on January 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams talks with Matthew Stafford #9 during pregame warmups before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams throws a pass during the first quarter in the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams throws a pass during the first quarter in the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on in the huddle during the second quarter in the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams runs off the field during halftime of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams calls out orders in the third quarter of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)