Twitter Obviously Expects Aaron Rodgers To Join Patriots

We're not really headed for an offseason full of rumors about Aaron Rodgers potentially joining the Patriots, are we?

(We totally are.)

Following the Packers' NFC title game loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Rodgers sure sounded like someone saying "goodbye" to Green Bay. The 37-year-old is under contract for two more years, but the presence of 2020 first-round pick Jordan Love might accelerate an exit that Packers fans aren't ready for.

Consequently, and predictably, NFL fans are convinced Rodgers somehow will land in New England to play for the quarterback-needy Patriots.

Check out some of these tweets:

Top potential Aaron Rodgers destinations in 2021: 49ers, Patriots, Steelers, Raiders, Colts, Saints.

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 25, 2021

https://twitter.com/SavageBoston/status/1353514303618502656

February 2022: Aaron Rodgers and the Patriots vs Tom Brady and the Bucs in the Super Bowl. Brady Wins and refuses to retire, opting to go for 10 rings.

— Big Joe Po (@bigjoepo) January 25, 2021

https://twitter.com/JPain71685/status/1353518388832833536

I’m a packers fan, but I would be fine with Aaron Rodgers going to the Patriots. He deserves better, and I could still root for the pats in the AFC with Rodgers, and still back the Pack in the NFC

— EricStokesBreakoutSZN (@MitchellBlock2) January 25, 2021

Aaron Rodgers leaving GB to go play for the Patriots would make me really happy.

— Rody Zakovich (@RodyZakovich) January 25, 2021

https://twitter.com/NYJ_Matt/status/1353508636539154433

New England Patriots Legend Aaron Rodgers https://t.co/FPgAuJUhUu

— Jack McLoone (@jfmclooney) January 25, 2021

https://t.co/X2PFs42YvE pic.twitter.com/jnKDKaTI5g

— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) January 25, 2021

Sigh.

For what it's worth, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has insisted he wants and expects Rodgers to play in Green Bay next season. That said, he ultimately would be powerless if Rodgers has different ideas.

As for the Patriots, it's hard to get a read on their strategy in a potentially post-Cam Newton world. The Matthew Stafford rumors are heating up, as is speculation of a potential reunion with Jimmy Garoppolo. The Patriots also own the No. 15 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and seemingly could use the spot to select their quarterback of the future.

However, none of those options would move the needle quite like a marriage with Rodgers would