Time to push the envelope with Rodgers

MintBaconDrivel
Senior Member Topic Starter

11 years ago

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- If the Green Bay Packers were thinking about holding out quarterback Aaron Rodgers for the rest of the season just to be safe with their franchise quarterback, it might be time for them to change their approach.

For the record, Packers coach Mike McCarthy said back on Dec. 3 that the possibility of shutting down Rodgers for the season had not even been discussed.

However, if the Packers wanted to do so without making it look like that was the approach, they could simply continue on the path they've been on with him for the last couple of weeks -- which is to let Rodgers keep practicing on a limited basis but not clear him medically.

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nerdmann
Premier Member

11 years ago

Frankly I agree, although I'm more worried about the run D than I am the QB position.

I think Flynn's been adequate.

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PackFanWithTwins
Veteran Member

11 years ago

Sorry, but it is impossible to push the envelope with a broken collar bone. I find this article kind of stupid. IF the packers were going to do this, well, they never have even hinted at Rodgers not coming back to play EVER. Any speculation has been 100% fabricated by the media.

IF you wanted to make up something to write an article about, this is how it is done.

Its a collarbone, there is no way of protecting it, not extra padding or brace or club can be put on it. And until the break is completely healed, the risk of injury is very great. Once it is healed, there is NO greater risk than any other player.

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musccy
Veteran Member

11 years ago

Originally Posted by: PackFanWithTwins

Agreed 100%. Furthermore, do you think the Packers, the organization, the league, or a hobo living under a rock didn't already realize that when in the driver's seat for playoff contention, you should try to put your best foot forward?

As you said, very lazy journalism.

Dulak
Veteran Member

11 years ago

Frankly I agree, although I'm more worried about the run D than I am the QB position.

I think Flynn's been adequate.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

ya - but adequate is not what we need for these final 2 games and let alone the play-offs ...

time to get rodgers in if his shoulder can handle it.

texaspackerbacker
Veteran Member

11 years ago

Yeah, it's a collarbone - just a collarbone, not career-threatening. If he plays, and heaven forbid, he does get it rebroke, he has the whole off-season to heal.

PLAY HIM! If he gets reinjured, it's no worse than losing out at some point by not playing him. This would seem obvious.

And as for that run D, let us get 2 or 3 touchdowns ahead with Rodgers playing, and just watch that run D improve.

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musccy
Veteran Member

11 years ago

Originally Posted by: texaspackerbacker

I'm assuming this was meant to be sarcastic?

dhazer
Veteran Member

11 years ago

well on fantasy football he has went from out to questionable, I really think he plays this week.

Just Imagine this for the next 6-9 years. What a ride it will be 🙂 (PS, Zero should charge for this)

mi_keys
Senior Member

11 years ago

I'm assuming this was meant to be sarcastic?

Originally Posted by: musccy

With Tex? I'd bet heavily it was not.

On subject: I'm anxious to see what the scan shows this week. From what we've heard it feels like Rodgers was very close this last week. Let's hope this "push the envelope" talk is a moot point by midweek.

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texaspackerbacker
Veteran Member

11 years ago

#10

I'm assuming this was meant to be sarcastic?

Originally Posted by: musccy

What part do you see as sarcastic?

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