Rodgers says issues with Packers not about Love pick: 'I love Jordan'

Aaron Rodgers says his issues with the Green Bay Packers are a matter of philosophy rather than the result of any one decision by the franchise.

Speaking to Kenny Mayne on ESPN's "SportsCenter" on Monday night, Rodgers sidestepped questions about whether he's asked for a trade and said the Packers' decision to trade up to draft quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 draft isn't to blame for his issues with the team.

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"With my situation, look, it's never been about the draft pick, picking Jordan. I love Jordan. He's a great kid. A lot of fun to work together." Rodgers said.

"I love the coaching staff, love my teammates, love the fan base in Green Bay. Incredible 16 years. It's just kind of about a philosophy and maybe forgetting that it is about the people that make the thing go. It's about character, it's about culture, it's about doing things the right way.

"A lot of this was put in motion last year, and the wrench was just kind of thrown into it when I won MVP and played the way I played last year. So this is just kind of, I think, a spill-out of all that."

The 37-year-old quarterback also confirmed he is not attending the Packers' OTAs.

Rodgers has reportedly told some members of the organization that he doesn't want to return to the team next season. Reports have also surfaced that the 2020 NFL MVP won't rejoin Green Bay if general manager Brian Gutekunst remains in his position.

The Packers' front-office staff is notably absent from Rodgers' complimentary remarks about the franchise.

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