Is Aaron Rodgers worth two first-round picks? Exploring the 39-year-old QB's value

It looks like the Aaron Rodgers trade deal between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets is set to drag on further due to the Packers’ valuation of the quarterback. Adam Schefter reported that the Packers believe Rodgers is worth two first-round picks.

The veteran quarterback, who has been with the Packers since he was drafted in 2005, has made his intentions clear about leaving the team. Rodgers signed a new three-year deal worth $150 million with the team a year ago. A twist of events is seeing him wanting to leave the team he's played for his entire NFL career.

Whether or not Aaron Rodgers is worth two first-round picks is pretty much a hot topic to debate. However, it's without a doubt that any NFL team interested in adding Rodgers to their roster for next season has a whole lot of factors to consider.

Rodgers has been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL for over a decade, and with four NFL MVPs to show, there’s no doubting what he has to offer. However, age doesn’t seem to be on his side.

Aaron Rodgers will be 40 years old by the end of next season and every potential suitor will have doubts about the number of years he still has at the top. The likes of Steve Young and Peyton Manning were done with the NFL at his age and Brett Favre retired at 41. Unless he can pull a Tom Brady, two first-round picks might just be slightly too much for Rodgers.

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The potential result of the Aaron Rodgers trade

It has to be said that the ending between the Packers and Aaron Rodgers isn’t on a good note, especially for a player who is worthy of having his jersey number retired. Nevertheless, the divorce seems to be over, and Rodgers will play elsewhere next season.

All indications point to the New York Jets as Rodgers' likely destination. Despite the drag on the trade deal between the two franchises, it is expected that a compromise will be reached. The coming days will provide more details on the progress of the deal.

There’s confidence in some quarters about the agreement of the trade deal between the two teams. However, it's highly unlikely that the Packers will get two first-round picks in the trade. The NFL world is definitely seeing the veteran quarterback in a new color next season, and it'll be interesting to see how things pan out.