"Aaron Rodgers wants everybody on his puppet string" - Skip Bayless grills Packers QB over retirement rumors 

On a recent episode of the FOX Sports 1 show Undisputed, co-host Skip Bayless discussed Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his possible retirement. In regards to the prospect of Rodgers retiring, Bayless had this to say:

"You got a really, really good football team, you can make a case, what I just outlined for you is the best team in pro football. And he's saying this late in the year. 'I don't know. I'm not saying I want to retire. But you never know. I'm not saying I would demand a trade. But you never know what would happen.' Because he wants everybody to be on his puppet string, just in case he needs to yank that puppet string again.”

Rodgers made some comments recently, hinting about possibly hanging it up after the 2021 season. The 10-time Pro Bowl QB was asked if he has made up his mind against retiring after 2021:

"I wouldn't rule that out. I think that I'm just enjoying this season for this season. I think that playing next year will definitely be in the thought process. One of the things, wanting to not be a bum on the way out and still be able to play, I think, is important to me."

The Packers signal-caller went on to discuss his love of the game:

"If this year has taught me anything, it's that I still can play, I still have love for the game, I'm still super competitive, and I still enjoy the process of the week. I miss practice, and it's tough to not be out there, week after week now. But I still do love competing, and I love being out there."

Rodgers is having an MVP-like season this year as fourth in the NFL in touchdown passes with 33, first in both QBR (67.80) and passer rating (110.8). The three-time All-Pro is 10th in passing yards with 3,689 yards and completion percentage at 68%.

Rodgers, who turned 38 on December 2nd, looks to have something left in that right arm of his.

Will Rodgers Play in 2022?

Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers

Should the quarterback decide to return for his 18th year in the league, will he be under center for the Packers or elsewhere?

There are rumors that some teams will seek out his services, with the Denver Broncos looking to be at the top of that list. Denver has veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and third-year quarterback Drew Lock, but neither quarterback has been able to improve the teams' ability to win.

But with Pittsburgh Steelers signal caller Ben Roethlisberger reportedly ready to call it a career, could they be a player? One thing is for sure: Rodgers’ future in football will continue to be of interest.