The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... The biggest storyline from draft weekend continues to revolve around Rodgers' future in Green Bay. The MVP quarterback's unhappiness with the franchise, his contract and his future has rumors swirling that he wants out. The Packers brass have spent the weekend repeatedly trying to shoot down reports of a potential Rodgers trade. GM Brian Gutekunst has been at the center of the storm. The GM reiterated to Peter King of NBC Sports on Sunday that the club's relationship with Rodgers is not permanently damaged. "No, I don't think so at all. That's my opinion and that's the organization's opinion," Gutekunst told King. "We want Aaron to be our quarterback. We're pretty resolute with that. ... We want to leave every avenue open for that to happen."
Diehards Line:As for Rodgers’ reported feelings about wanting him fired, Gutekunst said “you never want to see those things or read those things. He’s never said that to me and he never said that publicly. ... At the same time, I’m a lifelong scout, and we work all year for these three days. We couldn’t let this distract us from the task at hand. ...” It continues the parade of positivity from the Packers' side. Rodgers, who declined an interview with NBC's Mike Tirico over the weekend at the Kentucky Derby, has remained quiet publicly on the subject, allowing reports and rumors to filter out unabated about his desires. Until the 37-year-old NFL MVP talks on the record, the questions will continue to fester.