For much of the 2021 NFL offseason, Aaron Rodgers kept Packers fanswaitingto see what he would do. He ultimately returned to Green Bay, and he is nowenjoying an MVP-caliber season.The Packers are currently 12-3 and have already clinched the NFC North title with two games left on their schedule. Rodgers has not shown any signs of slowing down at 38 years old, throwing for 3,689 yards, 33 touchdowns andjust four interceptions so far this season.BENDER: Despite his succe s, though, Rodgers has beencoy about what the future holds for him in Green Bay beyond this year. He recently restructured his ,giving himselfan outin his contract Aaron Barrett Jersey after this season. On Wednesday, ESPN Wisconsin's Jason Wilde asked Rodgers for his thoughts onreturning to the Packers next season,potentially joining another team or even retiring."I wouldn't rule retirement out. I think that I'm just enjoying this season for this season," Rodgers said. "Playing next year will definitely be in the thought proce s. One of the things that obviouslyand you and I have Kurt Suzuki Jersey talked about this over the years wanting to not be a bum on the way out and to still be able to play, I think, is important to me."If this year has taught me anything, it'sthat I still can play. I still have a love for the game. I'm still super competitive. I still enjoy the proce s of the week. I mi s practice, and it's tough to not be out there week after week now. But I still do Mark Reynolds Jersey love competing, and I love being out there. There'll be a lot of things that I'll weigh in the offseason."With Twitters video limitations, I couldnt include my full question insert zingers about how long my questions tend to be here but heres Aaron Rodgers response. I ended by saying he didnt sound like hed retire after this season and by asking him if that was fair to say. Jason Wilde (@jasonjwilde) MORE: Rodgers' top target, Davante Adams, could also choose to leave Green Bay in the offseason, which could impactRodgers' decision. However, Rodgershas been more Stephen Strasburg Jersey involved in discu sions surrounding roster construction, something the 10-time Pro Bowlersaid that he appreciates. He noted that the offseasontrade for veteran wide receiver Randall Cobb, , has made this year "exponentially greater" for him."Saying that doesn't mean, or any of the comments I've made, doesn't mean I'm thinking about elsewhere. I do want to clarify that," Rodgers said. "The things that I've said about the team this year, about general manager Brian Gutekunst and I's relationship has been heartfelt and genuine, and I do appreciate a lot of the things I have seen from the team that are directly related to conversations we had in the offseason."That was meaningful to me. I've enjoyed being a part Washington Nationals Jersey of conversations that directly affect my job."MORE: Rodgers did make one thing clear: Hewon't keep the NFL worldwaitingthis time."It won't be something where I'll drag it out for months and months," Rodgers said. "I'll have conversations... and then make a decision at some point. You know, I'm not going to hold the team back from anything, and once I commit, and if it's committing to move forward here, it'll be a quick decision."