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We need you to continue to cover this Green Bay Packers team under goody which I think is going to be more electrifying than any Packers team of the past let’s talk about the big news that happened yesterday although there was numerous things we heard the Aaron Jones deal was
Getting reworked by Ian Rapaport whenever he announced the Josh Jacobs signing to the Green Bay Packers first of all Green Bay Packers signing Josh Jacobs did we have any idea that that was coming and then the Aaron Jones rework into the release did we have any
Idea that was coming from those that are close to the operation on an everyday basis like yourself Mr schneidman so here’s what happened from a couple people I’ve talked to with knowledge of the situation so the Packers knew they had to get number at the time exactly um
There is no doubting that Aaron Jones is when healthy one of the best running backs in football he showed it the last five games of the Season he’s entering the last year of his contract this year or was and his base salary plus his bonuses were around 12 million what I
Was told was the Packers wanted to cut that number by about 50% um so they started negotiations with Drew rosenhouse Jones’s agent before the combine didn’t make much progress over the final two weeks um and last Friday presented Drew and Aaron Jones’s camp with their final offer um Drew in turn
Countered that and the Packers basically said from my understanding that was our final offer uh we’re going to move on at that point is when they went on and looked at okay can we afford any of these top running backs they settled on Josh Jacobs got him but it was a stark
Change because on February 1st Brian gun said to us we absolutely expect Aaron Jones back now Aaron Jones wanted to remain a packer for life it just turned out that his side was not willing to take the amount of a pay cut that the Packers were asking him to take and now
They turn to a guy who is more than three years younger than Aaron Jones and Aaron Jones was probably only going to be with the Packers for another year anyway okay so less money than Josh Jacobs was offered Aaron Jones we can assume I think that’s a a safe
Assumption yes so that’s where Jes said that that’s probably where it got turned off got too yeah if I assume that’s probably where it got turned off so the Packers probably because of what you said there about Josh Jacobs being younger and we love Aaron Jones love
Josh Jacobs as well so this is not just like in any uh there’s is no shade towards anybody and also I obviously you’ve reported and talked about it at one point I wondered about goody now was just like I trust goody I trust goody like I trust goody is what he’s going to
Do they probably had in their mind they were okay completely okay if Aaron Jones did not accept that deal as they were pitching it to Aaron Jones and going forward with Josh Jacobs being a guy that they thought would take them over the hump potentially yeah I mean they love Aaron
Jones there’s no denying that but as we all know there’s a business side to this too you can at one time be thrilled with what Aaron Jones gave you the last five games and think okay when healthy he’s really good but also realize we got to look out for the long-term interest of
This franchise he just came off his most injury hampered season of his seven-year career he turns 30 next season what’s the best decision for the long-term interest of this franchise so for about an hour there I thought we were going to have an Aaron Jones Josh Jacobs backfield
Packing all over the place on our show he was he was like we got the best running back tandem in the NFL by far maybe ever and then Jordan love hasn’t even like showcased his running as much like he’ll extend plays but they haven’t really even got into any of the that he
Certainly can do so if you got Aaron Jones and you have Josh Jacobs and you explore a little bit more with Jordan love running plus with the young weapons it’s like wait a minute Tai had Lombardi aspirations not that he does anymore yeah not he anymore but that was a good
Time there for a little bit seemed weird if that was going to be the case but obviously it all got sorted excited to see where oh he’s in the Vikings yeah oh you guys will see him play he’s too old schneidman said with his sleeve I think
Big news out of yesterday is obviously Aaron Jones gone he’s now on the Minnesota Vikings obviously that was a moral rival of the Green Bay Packers within the division and then how about in the running back position saquon Barkley New York Giants going to their biggest rival Philadelphia Eagles seemed
Like that happened yesterday in a big way a couple different times I don’t remember this to be as common over the last few years what do you think big takeaway is yesterday AJ and what are your thoughts on those two moves in particular well Aaron Jones was a bit
Surprising I guess I understand him not would take take another another pay cut cuz he took one last year didn’t he yes I believe so yeah not taking another one but then just is he has he signed with the Vikings is that official yes yep
Okay yeah I mean that it’s a bit you can’t get you can’t be upset at somebody like say oh you’re a Trader to the Packers or whatever we understand it’s it’s a business and what they do but yeah Aaron Jones is awesome he really is saquan signing in Philly I think that’s
A huge bump for them I i’ love what he can do how hard he runs how tough he Is
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Why is it that the Packers needed Jones to take a pay cut? Aren't the majority of their offensive weapons on rookie deals (besides RBs)? To my knowledge there is no dead cap situation, no outstandig top of the line contracts for any of the positions…
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Pat the punter you suck and the rest you talking heads
And shut up pat
Next thing I hope davante Adam’s comes back that would be a super team
There is a business side to this too in case people missed that
Aaron Jones signed with Vikes is a middle finger to the face.
Jones Could have stayed a Packer,,He made a huge mistake as the Pack are Close to a Super Bowl,,,Vikes have fallen way back.
What Aaron don’t see is drew don’t step on the field you do
The best RB backfield was Marcus Allen and Bo Jackson
That was so impressive how schneid managed to talk, hold the camera in one hand and throw a tuggy to Gute with the other hand lmao
Packers front office puts together playoff teams every year regardless of QB, I wouldn't complain much about how they do business if I were a Pack fan.
I wish he could have stayed… But probably best for long run… Hoped to have both for a year
SKOL
GopackGo! Time to move on it is what it is💯🥱 aj33 is now the enemy ! Cant wait for this season 🔥 josh jacobs comeback player of the year !
You look better in purple anyway Aaron.
Jones is gonna torch them twice a year
Vikings should've given him three years
make a move Demanding a guy take a 50% pay cut is unreasonable in the NFL. It's disrespectful, actually, especially when he took one last year. Everyone going to their rival teams this offseason lmao
I thought Aaron Jones was the reason the Packers hung around so long in the playoffs and even made it there. I love Aaron Jones I have for years Always something with former Packers signing with the Vikings He pulled a Brett Favre😂Wait….they wanted him to take a pay cut but then went and got I love that Aaron Jones did an F-you to the Packers. It’s not a coincidence former Packers greats keep going to a division rival. They do everyone dirty. That's why they only have 2 Super Bowls with 2 of the best Quarterbacks to ever play the position. I’ve been a Packer fan since I was a kid but man, they make it difficult don’t they Bro don't wanna freeze at every home game anymore That was so impressive how Schneid managed to talk, and hold the camera in one hand, and throw a tuggy to Gute with the other hand lmao Packers low ball everyone including their best players then lies to their fans and says the team has high expectations Can’t wait for Pat and the boys to talk about the new Rodger’s drama lmao
LET GO WE HAVE A GOOD RB SKOL VIKINGS If you're in the NFCN, you're used to living in the cold. When a player becomes available, the other 3 teams know, that “weather is not as much of a factor” Top 3 These GMs have to stop giving these players a contract and then expect them to renegotiate every yr
Bots are all over YT today 🤔Didn’t he already restructure his deal twice when Aaron was with them? Why would he continue to take pay cuts? Brett Favre flex 💪🏿They wanted him to cut his pay by 50% and be okay with it? 😂Do the Packers ever treat their players right? This move will come back to haunt the Packers Damn, we “settled” on Josh Jacobs as far I understand..he took a pay cut last year…and they said he is our guy..and then waited much longer till the last minute to cut him is a dirty play..but that is the Packer's scenario. The best RB backfield was Marcus
Aaron Jones does a Zadarius Smith
Jones now wearing a jersey the same colors as his high school and Green Bay the same colors as his Middle school… crazy
traitor to the packers??? they let him leave
🙄 packers always making the best of moves. Fkn ridiculous.
This mess with team owners has to stop. No player ever should take a pay cut because their front office screwed up their cap situation. Either get rid of the cap for fully guarantee NFL player salaries. NFLPA needs to stand up for the players this is getting ridiculous
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