It will be interesting to compare the stats of Rodgers and Favre at the end of the season. Obviously, two different teams and situations. It's impossible to make direct comparisons. Still. Right now Favre is getting pretty beat up in the New York media. While the Packers as a whole stink, few are blaming Rodgers.
One thing is for sure, Brett would not have made much difference on this team. Yes, there are about 6 games we could have won . . . two of those that Rodgers could have made a come back. But, as much as Aaron should have sustained a drive and scored, the defense should have made a final stand. I've said it before, Brett doesn't play defense. Neither does Aaron.
The bad news is that with Brett's dropping stock, as goes our draft pick. He keeps this up the Packers will end up owing the Jets a pick.
Showing posts with label Aaron Rodgers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aaron Rodgers. Show all posts
Monday, December 22, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Aaron Rodgers
Much is being said about Aaron Rodgers by all the ESPN news teams prior to the game. All of it good, too. In fact, Chris Berman seemed to think that the Packers might be the second best team in the league, in spite of their record. All due to potential, of course, and the fact that on paper the Packers are better than their record.
One thing is clear, Aaron has proved himself. He's poised, moves well, reads the defense well, make good decisions, and has a great arm. He may never have the numbers Brett does but that's because he doesn't do the same goofy things. Aaron is ranked 6th in the league. He certainly doesn't play like a first year quarterback.
Anyhoo, always nice to hear good things about your team by the commentators.
One thing is clear, Aaron has proved himself. He's poised, moves well, reads the defense well, make good decisions, and has a great arm. He may never have the numbers Brett does but that's because he doesn't do the same goofy things. Aaron is ranked 6th in the league. He certainly doesn't play like a first year quarterback.
Anyhoo, always nice to hear good things about your team by the commentators.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Rodgers wants to play
Good news. No structural damage. Additionally, Rodgers has apparently told McCarthy he is going to play.
China Doll, huh?
China Doll, huh?
Thursday, August 07, 2008
More on Favre
I posted a quick post before as I was at work, so let me add a few things.
People . . . get over it. Yes, I understand that as fans we pay good money to support the team through ticket sales and whatever. But, c'mon. It's a game. I'm a fan, I've got some opinions about it, but geez. Flying a Packer flag at half mast?
Yow.
A couple of things "hit me" listening to all the press conferences. One thing in particular. I don't think Brett wanted to come back to the Packers. At least, not on any terms set forth by the organization. I think he's got a bug up his butt about Thompson and he decided he can't play on a team with Ted as the GM. Now, you can blame Ted for some of this. But, I really think there's a prima donna attitude by Brett that can't be ignored. His notes to ESPN, his reluctance to commit earlier in the year, and his denial of consideration for Moss and Mariucci all, to me, add up to a guy who thought himself way more important than what he was.
Two, I honestly believe the Packers simply didn't want Brett back. Everything that has been said is just a cover for them wanting him to just go away. I think they felt Brett had become difficult and they didn't want to deal with it anymore. This was good timing as not only did Brett really, really announce his retirement, but also, he's old. There are good reasons to think he's not going to be as good as last year.
Sure, Ted is taking a risk. I don't know that it's a huge risk. The Jets? They were one of the worst teams in football last year. I'll be shocked if Brett does well. I hope he does. But I don't think he will.
As for Aaron, I feel bad for him. He's done nothing wrong yet he'll be the trigger for the boos that come from the fans when the Packers play. I don't know how he'll do. We haven't seen enough of him. For some, that's reason enough to think we'll stink, or that we'd be a better team with Brett. Give the guy a chance. If the season does go south and Aaron sucks, all that will mean is that Aaron sucks. Nothing else. It won't mean we should have kept Favre. It won't mean Ted's an idiot. It will just mean Aaron sucks.
As I've said elsewhere, Brett has only a couple of years in him. He's going to retire. We're better off with Aaron having played with Favre than someone else. I know Ted hasn't really used free agency and I've often wondered why. But, who would you get? Who would be better than starting Aaron right now?
There isn't anyone. Give Aaron a chance. Back him. Back the team.
UPDATE!
Mary at Freedom Eden posted this today.
There are two things that have been glossed over, so to speak. One, Deanna's involvement in this. Now, I'm not going to blame her but one has to believe she has some part in all of this. Maybe it's supportive. Maybe not.
Two, Brett's physical. I've only heard a mention of some problems.
Maybe Thompson is an idiot. I doubt it. I do think there are two sides to this and Brett may not be the angel many think he is.
People . . . get over it. Yes, I understand that as fans we pay good money to support the team through ticket sales and whatever. But, c'mon. It's a game. I'm a fan, I've got some opinions about it, but geez. Flying a Packer flag at half mast?
Yow.
A couple of things "hit me" listening to all the press conferences. One thing in particular. I don't think Brett wanted to come back to the Packers. At least, not on any terms set forth by the organization. I think he's got a bug up his butt about Thompson and he decided he can't play on a team with Ted as the GM. Now, you can blame Ted for some of this. But, I really think there's a prima donna attitude by Brett that can't be ignored. His notes to ESPN, his reluctance to commit earlier in the year, and his denial of consideration for Moss and Mariucci all, to me, add up to a guy who thought himself way more important than what he was.
Two, I honestly believe the Packers simply didn't want Brett back. Everything that has been said is just a cover for them wanting him to just go away. I think they felt Brett had become difficult and they didn't want to deal with it anymore. This was good timing as not only did Brett really, really announce his retirement, but also, he's old. There are good reasons to think he's not going to be as good as last year.
Sure, Ted is taking a risk. I don't know that it's a huge risk. The Jets? They were one of the worst teams in football last year. I'll be shocked if Brett does well. I hope he does. But I don't think he will.
As for Aaron, I feel bad for him. He's done nothing wrong yet he'll be the trigger for the boos that come from the fans when the Packers play. I don't know how he'll do. We haven't seen enough of him. For some, that's reason enough to think we'll stink, or that we'd be a better team with Brett. Give the guy a chance. If the season does go south and Aaron sucks, all that will mean is that Aaron sucks. Nothing else. It won't mean we should have kept Favre. It won't mean Ted's an idiot. It will just mean Aaron sucks.
As I've said elsewhere, Brett has only a couple of years in him. He's going to retire. We're better off with Aaron having played with Favre than someone else. I know Ted hasn't really used free agency and I've often wondered why. But, who would you get? Who would be better than starting Aaron right now?
There isn't anyone. Give Aaron a chance. Back him. Back the team.
UPDATE!
Mary at Freedom Eden posted this today.
There are two things that have been glossed over, so to speak. One, Deanna's involvement in this. Now, I'm not going to blame her but one has to believe she has some part in all of this. Maybe it's supportive. Maybe not.
Two, Brett's physical. I've only heard a mention of some problems.
Maybe Thompson is an idiot. I doubt it. I do think there are two sides to this and Brett may not be the angel many think he is.
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