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Rodgers said he and coach Mike McCarthy talked this week, like they usually do, and are on the same page.
"I get paid to play the game, and Mike gets paid to be the head coach," Rodgers said. "So I know my role and he knows his. I know where I'm at on the chain."
That said, Rodgers' stature took a step up on Monday when his teammates voted him in as the team's new player representative to the union. With a lockout a possibility next year, Rodgers knows he will have to take public stands that might not always be popular with management or fans.
"It's an honor to be voted in by my peers, my teammates, that means a lot to me," Rodgers said. "It gives me another opportunity to speak for the team and as my leadership role increases, that's a challenge and an opportunity that I look forward to. But we'll meet those bridges when we get there."
Rodgers said he wanted to take an active role in upcoming negotiations.
"I think it's important in that this is the most important negotiation of my career, and I think it's important we have guys that are player reps who are passionate about their sport, and want to see it advanced to the next generation," Rodgers said. "That's why I'm looking forward to this challenge."
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