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Alex Smith: Aaron Rodgers deserves a level of communication and respect beyond the average player

Alex Smith and Aaron Rodgers have one thing in common: Both were first-round picks in the 2005 draft.

They have something else in common. Both think the Packers are doing Rodgers a little dirty.

Smith, who has called Green Bay’s treatment of Rodgers “inexcusable,” elaborated on his position in a recent interview with USA Today.

“Clearly it’s not an ideal situation and not what it should be,” Smith said of Rodgers. “I think he’s due a certain level of communication and certain level of respect beyond the average player. And I don’t think that’s asking a whole lot just to communicate.