The Packers haven’t said whether they think Aaron Rodgers will show up Tuesday when veteran players are required to report for training camp, but they talked Monday like they believe there’s a chance he will play for them this season.
In his annual state-of-the-football-department address to Packers’ shareholders at Lambeau Field, general manager Brian Gutekunst included Rodgers in the “strong returning nucleus” while acknowledging there may still be things to work out with the reigning NFL MVP.We have been working tirelessly with Aaron and his representation to resolve the issues he has raised this offseason,” Gutekunst said. “And we remain hopeful for a positive resolution.”Following the meeting, Packers president Mark Murphy was asked by reporters whether he knew if Rodgers would report for training camp on time.
“No, I don’t know,” Murphy said.
The same man who led the Packers through the transition from Brett Favre to Rodgers during the summer of 2008 also would not say what Rodgers has told the organization that he wants.
“I think fans are frustrated with the situation,” Murphy said. “I think it’s kind of a pox on both houses, us and Aaron, but I think we’ve been in constant communication, obviously months, and I’m hopeful that we’ll have it all resolved.”
