Aaron Rodgers pens goodbye to Green Bay following blockbuster Packers-Jets trad

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Aaron Rodgers' departure from Green Bay was a long, agonizing proce s for Packers fans. If reality hadn't set in before, Rodgers made his goodbye official Tuesday with a letter to Green Bay following his trade to the Jets.Rodgers  alongside No. 15 and a fifth-rounder to net the Packers No. 13, a sixth-round pick, and a conditional 2024 pick  posted a long note to Packers fans on leaving the franchise. The franchise legend who started for the Packers for 15 years will look for a fresh start in New York after a dramatic exit.The future Hall of Fame quarterback posted an album chronicling his time in Green Bay, from when Chris Myarick Jersey  he was drafted to his championship to his later years.MORE: It was accompanied by a long letter talking about his time in Green Bay, in which he talked about Ted Thompson, shouted out the equipment staff, thanked the fans and praised his teammates and coaches.MORE:Rodgers was particularly glowing in his praise of Thompson and his coaches."Im grateful to the late Ted Thompson for drafting me, for my head coaches, especially the 13 years with Mike McCarthy, and the last 4 with Matt LaFleur. I had some incredible men to work with in the QB room over the years including Tom, AVP, Luke, and Connor," Rodger wrote.It was a comprehensive note that could only be written by someone who genuinely cared about where he was for a long time. Although Rodgers' time in Green Bay ended with a lot of drama and frustration, he still clearly had a lot to reflect on.While Rodgers seems appreciative of Green Bay and its fans, it will likely be a case-by-case basis regarding how much they appreciate him. After all, the NFL is very much a "what have you done for me lately?" league.But with this major hurdle out of the way, it seems like everyone can move on.  Solomon Byrd Jersey