With reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers not at OTAs and not expected to be at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday amid his feud with the Packers, Green Bay president Mark Murphy says that the situation has “divided [the Packers] fan base.”
Fielding questions from fans in his monthly column on the team’s website, Murphy replied to a fan offering a compliment for the job he’s done while offering a small bit of insight to the situation with Rodgers:
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What’s really noteworthy, is that Murphy offered a vote of confidence for GM Brian Gutekunst, with whom Rodgers reportedly has a beef. Murphy writes:
The feud between Rodgers and the Pack stems from a seeming lack of respect or a contract issue or something that no one seems really certain about. Rodgers wasn’t at OTAs — along with his wide receiver corps — so the standoff between both sides continues.
While veteran players missing OTAs usually isn’t a big deal, there’s likely something more with Rodgers sitting out — Rodgers’ status for mandatory minicamp is “in doubt” according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Wherever the divide may be, it doesn’t seem as though the gap will be bridged between Rodgers, the Packers and the fans any time soon.
