Invoice Belichick addresses offseason rumor concerning the Patriots making a suggestion for Aaron Rodgers

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“I personally did not discuss to the Packers about Aaron Rodgers.”

Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots and Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers talk after Green Bay's 27-24 win in overtime at Lambeau Field on October 02, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Aaron Rodgers’ plan to affix the Jets subsequent season may push the Patriots additional down within the AFC East standings. Patrick McDermott/Getty

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Again in June, FS1’s Craig Carton said the Patriots made an offer to the Inexperienced Bay Packers for Aaron Rodgers, and that the quarterback refused to play for New England.

Belichick addressed the report throughout an look on WEEI’s Greg Hill Present on Monday.

“Yeah, I personally couldn’t communicate to that,” Belichick stated. “Look, there’s numerous conversations within the offseason between our personnel folks and different executives.

“So, I don’t know what he’s actually speaking about,” Belichick continued. “I personally didn’t discuss to the Packers about Aaron Rodgers, no. Aaron Rodgers is a good participant, however that wasn’t one thing that I used to be conscious of.”

The Patriots struggled offensively final season, and quarterback play was a difficulty as Mac Jones took a step backwards in his second season.

There’s additionally a mutual respect between Rodgers and Belichick. Rodgers referred to as Belichick a “legend” final season, and Belichick stated Rodgers has “no weaknesses” as a participant.

The Packers ended up transferring Rodgers to an AFC East crew, but it surely was the Jets as a substitute of the Patriots.

The Patriots will face the Jets at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sept. 24.