The Green Bay Packers had another disappointing end to their season despite being the top seed in the NFC playoffs.
That failure brought up the rumors that four-time Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers may retire or continue his career with another team.
But there are some positive developments that could indicate that Rodgers will continue playing in Green Bay.
Still, the Packers are not assured that their longtime starter won’t go anywhere.
Perhaps their latest move will settle the matter once and for all.
Do not underestimate Packers’ hiring of QB coach Tom Clements, who’s coming out of retirement for the job. A big step toward Rodgers remaining in GB… and a clear sign the Packers are, indeed, focused on keeping him. A lot of options on the table, but I’m told this is a key move.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) February 17, 2022
ESPN’s Jeff Darlington shared an update regarding the team’s latest coaching hire.
It may not be breaking news to most football fans, but it’s a big deal in securing Rodgers’ commitment for the next few seasons.
Darlington tweets, “Do not underestimate Packers’ hiring of QB coach Tom Clements, who’s coming out of retirement for the job. A big step towards Rodgers remaining in GB… and a clear sign the Packers are, indeed, focused on keeping him. A lot of options on the table, but I’m told this is a key move.
Why Is Clements’ Hiring Important?
Every athlete credits a coach (or a group of coaches) who helped them into the elite player they’ve become.
In Rodgers’ case, Clements is that man.
The 68-year-old quarterbacks coach had the same role for the Packers in 2006 when Rodgers was still an up-and-coming player.
He was there when Rodgers won his lone Super Bowl and became offensive coordinator in 2012.
In 2015, Clements became Green Bay’s associate head coach and held that role for two seasons.
He was also Kyler Murray‘s quarterbacks coach for two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals.
Clements’ influence on Rodgers has been profound so much that the veteran signal-caller still remembers what his coach refers to as a quarterback’s three mortal sins.
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