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Matt Ryan’s Contract Has Ripple Affect on These NFL Players

By Yuriy Andriyashchuk

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 18: Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, stands on the grid prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 60th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2018, in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 18: Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, stands on the grid prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 60th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2018, in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

Aaron Rodgers– Aaron Rodgers has had some bad blood brewing with Green Bay this offseason. First, it started with the team getting rid of Quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt without discussing the move with Rodgers. Then, the Packers let go of Rodgers’ favorite target, Wide Receiver Jordy Nelson.

They were able to acquire Jimmy Graham in free agency but it still might not have made up for the miscommunication. Rodgers’ relationship with the Packers may be repaired if they compensate him for his epic performances over the past five years.

Prior to 2017, Rodgers had taken Green Bay to eight straight playoff appearances and a Super Bowl win. We are seeing quarterbacks such as Kirk Cousins, Sam Bradford, and Alex Smith receive ridiculous contracts so it’s suspected that we see Rodgers call the shots in how he should be compensated.

Matt Ryan has instilled a winning culture in Atlanta so his big payday is expected. Rodgers is arguably the best QB in the NFL now so he will most likely break the bank with his extension the way Ryan did.

There is already pressure on Ryan to win a Super Bowl now after receiving such a huge deal. Yes, Rodgers already has a ring, but given the expectations of him as the best quarterback in the league, many will expect him to deliver Green Bay another championship after his extension also.

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