Both the Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets find themselves on different sides of the quarterback divide, and yet both are affected by the dwindling supply of free agent veterans. However, they are affected in very different ways, each of which underscore why the Packers have the leverage in trade negotiations surrounding Aaron Rodgers.
For the Packers, moving on from Rodgers to Jordan Love is happening. There’s no more doubt about that now. But the team could use a veteran backup for Love, and there aren’t very many of those left.
The Jets, meanwhile, are in a nearly impossible spot.