Aaron Rodgers wasn't worried about contract negotiations dragging on. The Packers quarterback has been around long enough to not let such
things bother him.
Nevertheless
http://www.officialcapitals.com/authentic-adidas-evgeny-kuznetsov-jersey , the two-time NFL MVP said Thursday he was glad the team and agent David Dunn
were able to agree on a reported four-year, $134 million extension before he
opens his 14th NFL season ??and 11th as the Packers' starting quarterback ??on
Sept. 9 against Chicago at Lambeau Field.
"There was never a timetable in my mind," Rodgers said during a conference call. "Had we gotten nothing done before the regular season starts, in my mind
it wasn't something we couldn't get done at some point, even if that meant
pushing off to the bye week. But the last couple weeks
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season started."
The 34-year-old Rodgers missed most of last season after breaking his right collarbone in October. He can now focus on getting the Packers back to the Super
Bowl for the first time since the 2010 season and leading them through the 2023
season when he'll turn 40. Rodgers had two years left on the five-year, $110
million extension he signed in 2013.
He said he signed the extension Wednesday with Packers chief contract negotiator Russ Ball, general manager Brian Gutekunst and team president/CEO
Mark Murphy in the room.
Gutekunst took over as general manager in January from Ted Thompson, who selected Rodgers with the 24th pick in the 2005 draft. Thompson made the call
even though the Packers already had a future Pro Football Hall of Famer in Brett
Favre.
Rodgers became the starter after Favre was traded to the New York Jets in 2008. Favre went on to play two seasons with Minnesota before retiring after the
2010 season.
"Aaron is a rare player. He has been since he really took over the reins here. His level of play has been at the highest level and continues to be,"
Gutekunst said. "I think coming off last year
Womens Devante Smith-Pelly Jersey , which was disappointing for all of us (because of) his injury, it's been impressive to see him come back and compete
and play with the edge ??certainly no drop-off or any physical limitations at
all. For those of you who've been out there on a daily basis have seen that. We
expect that and look forward to years to come of that kind of play."
And Rodgers has those same expectations.
"I think all it really does is just solidify my standing as a part of the future of this football team," he said. "It just solidifies my spot on the squad
and reinforces to the guys in the locker room that I'm going to be here. Also,
that I've got to pick up a lot more dinners."
The Cincinnati Reds traded right-hander Dylan Floro and a minor league pitcher to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday for two minor league pitchers.
The Reds also optioned utility player Brandon Dixon to Triple-A Louisville and recalled Tanner Rainey and Cody Reed from Louisville to bolster a depleted
bullpen.
The Dodgers sent James Marinan and Anerurys Zabala to the Reds for Floro, Zach Neal and international signing bonus pool space. Marinan??ill report to
Billings of the rookie-level Pioneer League and??abala??o Single-A Dayton.
Floro was 3-2 with a 2.72 ERA in 25 relief appearances this season with Cincinnati.
”He’s got a good arm
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we need as well.”
Rainey had no record in five previous stints with the Reds this season. Reed had spent the entire season with the Bats.
Dixon hit .219 with a home run over 29 games, including 2 for 8 with two RBIs as a pinch hitter.
To make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers designated right-hander Daniel Corcino for assignment.
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