While a whirlwind of moves defined a chaotic 2022 NFL trade deadline for a host of contenders chasing the postseason and rebuilding teams looking to the future, one desperate squad was curiously absent from all the madness.
I’m talking, of course, about Aaron Rodgers’ Green Bay Packers. At 3-5, in a weird season of low quality, the Packers certainly aren’t out of the NFC postseason chase. They could’ve used some sort of playmaker like, say, a Chase Claypool (who went to rival Chicago instead) that could help their 38-year-old quarterback elevate the rest of a struggling roster.
Alas, that didn’t happen, and the Packers stayed quiet, with no significant additions that could help them down the stretch.
In a usual appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers seemed a little salty he didn’t have any notable news to talk about the Packers’ trade deadline:
Aaron Rodgers said on @PatMcAfeeShow: “I was kinda hoping there might be some (trade) news during this show we can break. … Not surprised to hear we were in on (Chase) Claypool and we’ll see what happens.” pic.twitter.com/e8rJ8qAMti
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) November 1, 2022
Oh, man. Given Rodgers’ past history and displeasure with everything the Packers have done (or haven’t done) to support him, you just know he was quietly fuming that he didn’t get more help on the outside.
For what it’s worth, the Packers currently have +2000 odds (seventh-best) to win the NFC with oddsmakers at Tipico Sportsbook. You have to think that Green Bay missed a golden opportunity to help its aging quarterback make a playoff push and improve those chances.
NFL fans reveled in Rodgers' distaste for the Packers' inactive trade deadline
Genuinely looking forward to the passive aggressive shots from Rodgers to the front office now. https://t.co/225agHBKlW
— Max (@MadMaxMKE) November 1, 2022
Hahahahha https://t.co/5U6BohZurT
— ryan (@ryanwanders) November 1, 2022
https://t.co/nAd4fIV25V pic.twitter.com/jqViteQYyG
— Tyler Free (@FylerTree) November 1, 2022
Aaron Rodgers wanted Claypool.. what a shame https://t.co/JyX8URS9hp
— Parth (@partbaxi) November 1, 2022
Aaron Rodgers watching the Vikings trade for TJ Hockenson and the Bears trade for Chase Claypool pic.twitter.com/jANOuDNpwU
— Cody Williams (@TheSizzle20) November 1, 2022
Vikings land TJ Hockenson
Bears land Chase Claypool
Aaron Rodgers: pic.twitter.com/AdZHmywqsw
— Sayre Bedinger (@SayreBedinger) November 1, 2022
Aaron Rodgers seeing the 🐻 get Claypool and the Packers did nothing 🤣🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/iWsRbyRzfo
— Terrance Holloway (@tmac36daexpert) November 1, 2022
Aaron Rodgers seeing the Bears getting Claypool for a 2nd. pic.twitter.com/dS73JoljIi
— Andrea Dawn (@Tyfirna) November 1, 2022
Kirk Cousins gets T.J. Hockenson
Justin Fields gets Chase ClaypoolAaron Rodgers: pic.twitter.com/0YIaRhQ4zC
— Sara Shaine (@Sara_Shain) November 1, 2022
Aaron Rodgers watching the Claypool trade go down. pic.twitter.com/1NV69IfcQZ
— Sixth City Chris #D4L (@SixthCityDawg) November 1, 2022
