Robert Griffin III, a former NFL quarterback, reacted to Monday’s blockbuster trade that sent Packers QB Aaron Rodgers to the Jets.
The former NFL quarterback, 33, tweeted as much Monday after news broke that the Jets and Packers finally agreed on a deal that would end Rodgers’ time in Green Bay after 18 seasons.
“The Jets are BONAFIDE Super Bowl contenders now, but that doesn’t change the fact that they got ABSOLUTELY FLEECED on this trade. Packers are getting a better fist [sic] round pick this year, a 2nd rounder this year, and a more than likely 1st rounder next year for 1-2 years of Rodgers,”The Jets swapped their first-round selection in this year’s NFL draft, No. 13 overall, with the Packers, who were the owners of pick No. 15.
Green Bay will also receive a second-round pick in this year’s draft, No. 42, as well as a sixth-round selection, No. 207 overall. The Packers also obtained a conditional pick in 2024 that can become a first-rounder if Rodgers plays 65 percent of the plays this season.Robert Griffin III, a former NFL quarterback turned ESPN analyst, believes the Jets got “absolutely fleeced” in the deal with the Packers.The Jets also walked away with a fifth-round pick, No. 170, in this year’s draft, which gets underway Thursday.Tuesday, “with plenty of time to make the trade official before the Draft.
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