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Important things to know from Brian Gutekunst’s availability at NFL Owners Meetings

Important things to know from Brian Gutekunst’s availability at NFL Owners Meetings

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst fielded questions for 17 minutes and provided answers on a variety of topics – including the looming trade of Aaron Rodgers – on Monday.

Here are the things to know from Gutekunst’s availability at the NFL Owners Meetings in Phoenix:

– Gutekunst said the Packers attempted to reach Aaron Rodgers “many times” for follow-up conservations but could not reach the quarterback. “At that point, I had to do my job.”

– Gutekunt said he was “really looking forward” to conversations with Rodgers to see how he fit with the Packers moving forward, but the conversations “never transpired.”

– Rodgers’ representatives, not Rodgers, informed Gutekunst that he wanted a trade to the Jets.

– On multiple occasions, Gutekunst said it “would have been nice” to have the conversations directly with Rodgers.

– Gutekunst said he’s expecting Jordan Love to be his quarterback in 2023. “We’re excited about that.”

– The Packers and Jets have had “a lot of good discussions” with the Jets on a trade. Gutekunst already spoke with Joe Douglas in Phoenix, and the two parties have been in contact for a couple of weeks already.

– Gutekunst said a first-round pick in the trade isn’t a necessity but he understands the value of the player and wants premier picks or players back from the Jets.

– Gutekunst said “everything changes” if trade talks go beyond the 2023 draft.

– How long is he willing to hold out on trade talks? “As long as it takes.”

– “It has to work for both parties and we’re both fully committed to figuring it out.” Gutekunst said the ball is in the Jets’ court right now.

– Gutekunst said there were “loose conversations” with other teams but it’s only been the Jets since Rodgers informed the world of his intention to play for the Jets.

– Gutekunst pointed to Jordan Love’s “even-keeled demeanor” and professionalism during his three seasons and this offseason as big reasons for why he’s ready for this opportunity. “His everyday approach…it’s been a steady progression since he got here.” Mentioned a big third-year leap. “It’s just time for him to play.”

– Gutekunst isn’t sure if the Packers will exercise the fifth-year option on Love.

– Gutekunst said it would be “nice” to have a backup quarterback with experience but the Packers will look at all sorts of options for the No. 2 spot behind Love.

– Gutekunst…

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