Green Bay Packers quarterback and NFL Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers announced his decision to remain with the team on Tuesday. Fans in Manitowoc have had mixed reactions.
Initial reports detail his contract as a four-year, $200 million deal that would make him the highest player in league history. While that figure has not yet been confirmed, it is clear that the Packers are making a significant investment in Rodgers rather than choosing to rebuild.
Manitowoc residents made their opinions known during WOMT’s Tim Strews show Tuesday afternoon.
One commenter took issue with the signing by texting, “Nobody is worth that kind of money. Just remember, it only takes one injury to finish his career.”
Another listener agreed, saying, “If it took this long to decide Green Bay was where he wanted to be, he didn’t want to be here…until he saw the $200 million figure…diva.”
Other locals are eager to make another title run with one noting, “Tell me what team wouldn’t want Rodgers or would not pay him that same amount? There aren’t any.”
Even a Cowboys fan in Manitowoc feels that the Packers made a prudent move. He texted, “I’m a Dallas fan and that guy kills us. I hate he is going to be there when we play them next year!”
Regardless of the final dollar amount of the four-time MVP’s contract, the eyes of Manitowoc are closely monitoring Lambeau Field.
