McDonald has potential if he's able to mature, both physically and in his craft. Then-Packers coach Mike Holmgren made McMichael the defensive captain for both games against the Bears that season, including the Monday Night Football monsoon game on Halloween. He is 65 of 109 for 709 yards, four TDs and five interceptions. It would be disingenuous to say Fields is a lock for success, though. Richardson has some of the quickest feet of any quarterback prospect Ive ever seen, even with his huge frame. GM Howie Roseman couldn't wait that long, though, trading a 2024 fourth-round pick to the Bears to move up to No. champions in 1965, '66 and '67 and played on the first two Super Bowl champions. 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. (I had him as a second-round value.) He'll likely line up outside as a rookie to bolster that group. In the Super Bowl era, the Chicago Bears have used 50 quarterbacks and no plan -- draft picks, trades or reclamation projects -- has led to production at that position on a consistent basis. That would be a good first step in the Love era. He still has a ways to go in his development as a passer. Celebration time for #Bears fans! 4 overall in 2021) and receiver Drake London (No. The Chicago Bears have Justin Fields, and he is emerging as possibly the best quarterback in the division. New York Jets NFL Draft Grades 2023: Will McDonald IV, Joe Tippmann, Carter Warren Added, List of Green Bay Packers Draft Picks: 2023 NFL Draft Tracker. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced that he intends to leave the Packers and . Not one. Lets run through the details of the mega-deal and grade the trade for both teams. Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from Day 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. The core of the defense that carried the team to back-to-back division titles in 2005 and 2006 was still intact, with players like Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, and Charles Tillman all in their primes. Both Reiff and Borom sat out practice Wednesday, so we'll have to continue to monitor that situation as the week progresses. There were a few prospects available that I thought presented better value, though, such as edge rusher B.J. Grading the Aaron Rodgers Trade From Packers to Jets K'Lavon Chaisson. I like that room right now and all those guys need reps, so I think well probably see how these guys do before we think about bringing in a veteran right away, Gutekunst said. 15 in the first round, and a 2023 fifth-round pick (No. While the deal gave the team a chance to get its quarterback of the future, Lance must begin fulfilling his promise while Brock Purdy rehabs from elbow surgery to make the 49ers' selection worthwhile. Ultimately, I think the Rodgers trade will go down as a win-win. Analysis: Murphy was not a dominant player at Clemson but showed the ability to win the edge at times and has the strength to hold up his end of the bargain in run defense. "For 13 years I played against the Packers and beat them every year, so I whooped their ass, right? The irony here will be the Packers grabbing playmakers for Love via the 2023 NFL Draft. As a #Bears fan, I can finally enjoy that #12 will no longer be in the NFC North. Rodgers signed a three-year, $150 million contract in 2022. Truth is neither one of those samples will matter much when Love takes over the starting job in Week 1. When you combine Love's preseason and regular-season stats, he has a 60% completion percentage with seven TDs and eight interceptions. That move could lead to the exit of free agent Mason Crosby, who has a franchise-record 1,918 career points over 17 seasons. 12, grabbing an early second-round pick from the Cardinals in the deal, and surprised by picking Gibbs. 24 to select Banks, a nice size/speed prospect who looked fluid during workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine. pic.twitter.com/hNW54vF8Ai, Erik Duerrwaechter (@EDuerrwaechter) March 15, 2023. The Packers also drafted three wideouts in 2022: Christian Watson in the second, Romeo Doubs in the fourth and Samori Toure in the seventh. If that happens and Fields does not develop, it may be another generation of misery for the Chicago Bears. 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. 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. 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. Unlike last year, the quarterbacks drove the conversation. Draft pick. He was 34 of 34 from inside 30 yards but only 45 of 76 (59.2%) from at least 30 yards. Although the Jets and Packers had reportedly reached an impasse in trade talks, recent reports suggested that a trade could be hammered out before the draft. General manager Brian Gutekunst got just that, but he also extracted a slight pick swap in the first round (moving from No. Carlson made 71.8% of his field-goal attempts at Auburn. Green Bays other picks were Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford in the fifth round and Kentucky cornerback Carrington Valentine, Central Michigan running back Lew Nichols and Iowa State safety Anthony Johnson Jr. in the seventh. Green Bay was backed into a corner they had already talked about Rodgers in the past tense, and there was no way they could have him return to the team at this point. 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. Rodgers took the baton and flipped the division series record to the Packers. It was the first-ever Super Bowl appearance for the Bears, who faced the New England Patriots. Now, its about working out compensation. With that extra money, the Packers can give Love more weapons and fortify a defense thats remained stagnant for a few seasons. With a limited supporting cast, that wasnt good enough in 2008. He also beat the Bears in the 2011 NFC Championship game. The Packers played one more game than the Bears in 1931. Remember last year when the tensions between Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers front office first began? Favre's first season in Green Bay, however, was a mix of highlight-reel plays and mistakes. 42), a 2023 sixth-round pick (No. The Bears have made five trades with the Packers during the Super Bowl era, but none since 1998 when they sent a 1999 seventh-round draft pick to Green Bay in exchange for return specialist Glyn Milburn. It was a unit in transition and for a team that relied on their defense to win games, that became a problem. Love's preseason statistics the last two seasons reveal a few trends worth watching this season. 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. 2 instead of his No. Green Bay chose Notre Dame defensive tackle Mike McCoy with the second pick. ", Then he added: "Really, the Bears said, We don't want you anymore,' and the Packers said, 'We do.' The trade of Aaron Rodgers to New York puts one of the greatest players in NFL history in a Jets uniform. He can beat tackles with quickness and powerful hands outside and charge through gaps inside. Let the Jordan Love era begin in Green Bay. How do Jack Sanborn's stats in his first four starts compare to Roquan Smith's in his last four starts with the Bears? Favre was a starter for 16 seasons, posting a 62% completion percentage, throwing 442 touchdowns, winning the MVP award three times and also capturing one Super Bowl ring. MORE: Revisiting Brett Favre's 2008 trade from Packers to Jets. 33) and first- and third-round selections next year (getting a 23 fourth-rounder back in the deal) to grab the stud pass rusher. There was a rush of rumors that Green Bay might be forced to trade their star quarterback. I believe thats too big of a price to pay, even for a talent like Anderson. The Packers have traded Aaron Rodgers to the Jets. Analysis: The Rams are paying the piper for their Super Bowl victory two years ago. Addison is such a tough player, though. The problem was he failed to invest around him, putting the Bears behind the eight ball while the Packers grew with Rodgers. Steve McMichael was a Bear who played for the Packers. 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. Even winning the NFC North in the 2010 season couldnt stop him and the Packers as they defeated the Bears in the playoffs as a wild card team on their way to winning Super Bowl XLV. Favre made the Pro Bowl in his first year as a starter. A person familiar with the situation said the Jets would receive Rodgers, the No. Ladies and gentlemen allow us to introduce you to the Jordan Love/Christian Watson connection pic.twitter.com/KOUvI6Ksvw. When this blows up on them, and it will, I have not a single (expletive deleted) to give to/for them. Bear Report (@BearReport) March 15, 2023, Lame. Our long national nightmare is finally over. @BarstoolBigCat and Bears fans have been praying for times like this ever since Rodgers has entered the league. Its ironic considering Fields wasnt even selected by Poles in the first place while Angelo moved heaven and earth to land Cutler. The anomaly is Julius Peppers, who shouldn't be strictly associated with one team or the other. Ken Mitchell (@WCGBearsDenDude) March 15, 2023, Aaron Rodgers: I intend to play for the New York Jets, The Bears, Vikings, and Lions: pic.twitter.com/BzCuLfVpZk, Soundwave (@LocalSoundwave) March 15, 2023. With the top receivers off the board, Kincaid's superior pass-catching skills came into focus for the Bills, as he moves like a receiver in the open field and contorts his frame to grab high and wide passes. Bears' Chase Claypool trade triggers Packers fans pain originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. Aaron Rodgers, Caesars Sportsbook (@CaesarsSports) March 15, 2023, Bears fans Packers fans "Screw you, Aaron Rodgers. Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com. 1) No longer in the NFC North. Reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson, who somehow posted an 83-1,103-4 line despite the Jets abhorrent quarterback play, will give Rodgers an Adams-esque weapon on the outside. The running back finished his career with two years (1998-99) with the Bears. He finished 19 of 34 for 190 yards, one TD and one interception and was sacked six times. 1. Weve seen quarterbacks fall off a cliff before, and if that happens to Rodgers, well look back at this trade in a different light. Unbeknownst to the Bears, Cutler had already seen his best days in Denver and never was able to flourish in any system in Chicago. 13 pick this year and a conditional second-round selection in next years draft. The Bears' owner is off to New York. 1 pick, which the Chicago Bears dealt to . After back-to-back Hall of Fame quarterbacks, theyre now set to face Jordan Love (at least for 2023), which is a welcome reprieve. The Packers drafted Auburn kicker Anders Carlson in the sixth round on Saturday. Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from all three days of the 2021 NFL Draft. And he finished just 20th in EPA + CPOE composite score. Analysis: The re-signing of Lamar Jackson to a five-year, $260 million contract got the Ravens off to a nice start on Day 1. APRIL 14: NFC WEST TRADE REQUEST. Without his safety blanket, Rodgers was forced to rely on a Packers receiving corps led by Allen Lazard and rookie Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs. He also averages 11.4 yards per completion, which is a sign of that play-making potential. Just about every time the Bears came up on the schedule in recent seasons, Bennett would get questions about the rivalry and what it was like to play on both sides. The Packers are taking a chance on the upside of Musgrave, who was slowed by injuries during his college career. Love will make a base salary of $2.3 million; a number that increases to $20.3 million if Green Bay picks up Love's fifth-year option in 2023. If the ball continues to find him at the next level, though, this could wind up as a solid selection. Analysis: Addison was too strong a value for the Vikings to pass up. Among those who played for both, there's usually an allegiance that sticks. Learning New Yorks offense should be a breeze for Rodgers, especially given that the Jets hired former Green Bay OC Nathaniel Hackett for the same role this year. Only one of them, a 1930s-era offensive lineman named Walt Kiesling, is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Let's grade the deal for both sides. Rookie FA signings by team. Per Aaron Rodgers on @PatMcAfeeShow, he has decided to play for the New York Jets in 2023. Brant L. Port Washington, Wisconsin. Did the Packers make the right call in trading up for Jordan Love? Of every significant piece reportedly available at the trade deadline, Cooks staying in Houston Texans is probably the biggest surprise. Don't overvalue either performance. Unlike Bennett and McMichael, who finished their careers with the rival team, Peppers' time in the rivalry -- four years with the Bears (2000-13) and three with the Packers (2014-16) -- came in the middle of his career, sandwiched between his start and presumed finish with the Carolina Panthers, which will ultimately be the team he's associated with the most. Getty Images/Ringer Illustration. What if this is the year the Packers take a first-round receiver like Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba? We tracked every first-round trade involving the 2023 NFL draft, which saw of the first 15 picks change hands before the draft started -- including the No. With the 2020 NFL Draft in the books, Chad Reuter reveals his final quick-snap grades for all 32 teams. Analysis: The Cardinals wanted to trade out of No. His cap charges are scheduled to be just $15.79 million in 2023 and $32.542 million in 2024. 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. You go to Green Bay.". Rodgers admitted that Hacketts presence in New York was a factor in his decision to join 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. It will be interesting to see how Campbell fares compared with the off-ball linebackers that are picked on Day 2. 2, the Texans made the smart move of using the pick on the second-best passer in the draft. Obviously Adrians done such a nice job for us over the last four years, Gutekunst said. After three decades of facing the likes of Brett Favre and Rodgers, Bears fans can rest easy. Most importantly is that Fields ceiling is still high whereas Orton had basically peaked just as Rodgers was getting started. 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. But theyre young and growing with an identity forming. The Green Bay Packers traded Rodgers to the New York Jets for a couple of draft picks. With NFL+, stay connected throughout the rest of the NFL offseason with special content from Training Camp, Hall of Fame, and more! The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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. A person familiar with the move said Thursday tha Analysis: Lacking depth at offensive tackle and with Cam Robinson facing suspension, the Jaguars addressed their O-line in the first round with an up-and-coming prospect in Harrison. Second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett must be better protected in the pocket. 25 to No. Willie . 6 they presumably wanted all along. No one is going to try and dispute that Matt Eberflus is a better coach at this point than Lovie Smith in the mid-2000s. Mar 17, 2022. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 13, a 2023 second-round pick (No. He was a quarterback that the Atlanta Falcons had no trouble giving up on. At least, that is the hope. Rodgers replaced Favre, and the first-year transition had bumps. More than a month after Aaron Rodgers indicated he wanted to play for the New York Jets in 2023, Gang Green has officially worked out a trade for the Green Bay Packers ' 39-year-old quarterback. He traded for two proven wide receivers in the span of four months, obtained additional draft capital to (likely) bolster the offensive line, and made shrewd moves in free agency that dont set the organization back with poor deals or loss of draft picks. Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from Day 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft. . Players like Fields, D.J. And these foes are the only two teams in the NFL today to feature a single letter on their helmets. 6887. He was always careful not to say anything that would stir up trouble. Green Bay will receive pick No. Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) March 15, 2023. But time and again, he neglected the offensive side of the ball, specifically quarterback. 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. Jets): Lukas Van Ness, EDGE, Iowa . Click here to follow the Under Center Podcast. 15 overall pick and a fifth-rounder this year from the Packers for the 13th overall selection, a second-round pick (No. He would have been picked earlier if not for his slight build, average top-end speed for his size and occasional drops. In this case, the Packers need to see what they have Love, and the 20-16 loss to Detroit in Week 18 amplified the need for that. They too have assets both on the roster and picks in upcoming drafts to help ferry them to their next era. Yep, the Pack have been kicking in the Bears teeth for 31 years. 15 pick in this years draft and a fifth-round selection, heads to New York in exchange for numerous draft picks, including the No. 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. 15 to No. 2. Love has played in 10 games and started one in his NFL career, with three touchdowns and three interceptions to his credit. The Deshaun Watson trade netted the Texans the 12th overall selection, which they bundled to jump up to No. The last year of my career I went up there and wasn't any good anymore and stole their money. Head coach Arthur Smith's offense has room for two good young backs. 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. 12. Quiz: How well do you know Packers history? Angelo had a strong stretch of stellar defensive draft selections and was a key figure in building the 2006 Super Bowl roster. Safety was considered one of Green Bays bigger needs heading into the draft. In the . Love, like Rodgers, was patient enough to be a backup quarterback for his first three seasons in the NFL though Love had a few more hurdles in that development. Green Bay sent a first-round pick to the Falcons in exchange for Favre in 1992. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports. Dillon has one more year left on his contract. They would probably do it again, though, and I can't disagree. The Packers seem to have something in the water because that organization knows how to develop quarterbacks. It's a brave new world for Green Bay, and those are the games that will define Love's first season. Instead, he's scampering to NY before the Bears can embarrass him. This is an excellent new direction for Carolina. Also, the hope is Fields can deliver some payback to those cheeseheads now that Rodgers is gone. A study evaluated by Scientific American found that fear can sometimes make the systems that keep us safe force us into danger instead: "When our defense mechanisms malfunction," the researchers wrote, "this may result in an overexaggeration of the threat." We call this phenomenon "panic." Let's run through the details of the mega-deal and grade the trade for both teams. They were relying on an open competition between Kyle Orton and Rex Grossman to determine who would be the starter come Week 1. Green Bay Packers (from N.Y. Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs showed flashes as rookie receivers, and the offensive line will be healthy next season. Analysis: The Giants traded two Day 3 picks to move up from No. 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. Forget his lack of prototypical size; Young's always been a leader and a winner who possesses the mental and physical attributes to become a Pro Bowl-caliber NFL starter. Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses why the Bears chose to receive the opening kickoff and not defer until the second half against the Packers, self-scouting during their bye week and why they called timeout late in the first half versus Green Bay. 6 overall) Analysis: The Cardinals wanted to trade out of No. Rodgers had 4,038 yards, 28 TDs and 13 interceptions, but the Packers finished 6-10. The Bengals could have used a cornerback, but perhaps they did not have any Round 1-caliber players at the position left on their board. There was no preseason during Love's rookie year in 2020 because of COVID-19. The Packers won Super Bowl 45 with Rodgers in 2010, but that second Super Bowl eluded the franchise. The Bears made it to the Super Bowl after winning 15 of the . But its fair to say theyre in an advantageous position at quarterback as the Packers try and figure out their own. Copyright 2019-2023. This in the wake of their drafting Jordan Love in the 1st round. The mobility he showed during last season and at the NFL Scouting Combine was impressive, so its not a surprise he went in Round 1. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. They all went on to become starters with other teams (well, Flynn signed a contract for starters money). https://bearswire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-aaron-rodgers-jets-packers-trade-bears-fans-twitter-reaction/. That played a role in the Packers decision. Predicting the 2023 NFL Playoffs: Chiefs, Eagles, Bengals Remain Favorites, But Who Else Could Sneak In? Eberflus said Wednesday that he's been impressed with the strides that Leatherwood has made since he returned to practice Oct. 12 after missing about a month with an undisclosed illness. 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. But the Jets have protected themselves against a disaster. The Green Bay Packers have completed a blockbuster trade that has sent Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets. 3 overall, and that's what they did, moving down nine spots in a deal with the Texans . Some had big impacts, while others simply made a pitstop in New York on their way to Canton. Watson, in particular, could be in for a full-fledged breakout season and emerge as Love's go-to receiver.
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