We’ll see what comes next

My best wishes to you. So little time, so many questions. Serenity now.

I received many of these submissions Wednesday; some serious, some in jest. But this is a business, folks. Difficult decisions are made on a daily basis across the league. Time presses on.

Mike from Toronto, Canada

If you could distill Aaron Rodgers‘ appearance on Pat McAfee’s show to two or three key points related to the upcoming season, what would they be?

The future is fast-approaching. Rodgers’ appearance mostly confirmed a lot of what we’ve been hearing the past week. He does indeed plan to play a 19th NFL season and would like it to be in New York. The Packers and Jets need to figure out the compensation piece, but everyone seems to be on the same page. I also agree with Rodgers that Jordan Love looked great last season and is ready to take the next step in the NFL. I can understand and appreciate what the headlines will be in the coming days, but my biggest takeaway was the gratitude Rodgers expressed for his 18 years in Green Bay, and I know this fanbase feels likewise. It’s been a beautiful partnership. There’s obviously still details to work out. We’ll see what comes next.

I was standing in my kitchen watching the Detroit game while texting a friend and just saying, “Believe,” over and over again as hopeless as it seemed. What an exhilarating feeling. Aaron brought us hope no matter how much time was left. The list of Hail Marys and the emotions tied to them are just a short list of the many memories I will never forget. I knew this day would come but still struggle with how heavy the emotions are. Thank you, Aaron, for everything you’ve done from the bottom of my heart

Thank you for sharing those wonderful thoughts and reflections. I know I spent a portion of my Wednesday afternoon thinking about how fortunate I’ve been to watch one of the greatest QBs to ever do it. We’ll have more time to meditate on Rodgers’ incredible run at some point. For now, I keep going back to Rodgers’ comments on how his life is better for the time he spent here. Well, that feeling is mutual. Rodgers became a starting QB under near-impossible circumstances in 2008 and etched so many incredible chapters in this franchise’s rich history. If this is it, this hallowed ground is better for having Aaron Rodgers as its quarterback the past 15 years.

Johan from Evansville, IN

Howdy II, I understand the idea that people should temper expectations for what GB would get in a trade as this player is nearly 40…