Report: Rodgers mocked Packers GM in group texts

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Report: Aaron Rodgers mocked Packers GM Brian Gutekunst in group texts

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 5/5/21

The Aaron Rodgers saga continues to get worse for the Green Bay Packers.

The reigning MVP reportedly mocked general manager Brian Gutekunst in group texts, according to The Athletic's Bob McGinn:

According to sources, Rodgers has mocked Gutekunst in group chats with his teammates in Green Bay by referring to the GM as Jerry Krause. The late Krause, the general manager of the Chicago Bulls during their run of six NBA championships, was loathed by Michael Jordan for some personnel moves with which Jordan disagreed.

Rodgers reportedly is adamant about not returning to Green Bay unless Gutekunst is fired and willing to consider "hardline options" to get what he wants.

Gutekunst said that Rodgers hasn't called for him to be fired directly and hasn't said anything publicly.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst on Yahoo report that Aaron Rodgers wants him fired: “Aaron hasn’t said anything like that to me ... I think that’s a little unfair to put that on him ... Nothing’s been communicated directly to me.”
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) May 1, 2021

Even if Rodgers doesn't want Gutekunst fired, there's a clear rift between the two sides that began when the Packers traded up to select Jordan Love in last year's draft.

Things reportedly worsened when the Packers opted to release wide receiver Jake Kumerow last September. The release reportedly "drove Rodgers nuts."

The Packers are reluctant to trade Rodgers, but if he does get moved, the veteran prefers the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders. The Niners are probably out after they selected Trey Lance third overall in the draft, but Denver and Las Vegas are solid possibilities.

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