warhawk
10 years ago
Since the thread asks what the Green Bay Packers can do for Rodgers (rather than what Rodgers can do to be better) I will go with this:

OFFENSE
1) Get a good Center in the draft to create competition there and let the best man win. This also builds depth at the position rather than have to shuffle starters around due to injury.

2) Get a good TE in the draft that can both block and run the seam route. This opens things up for Arod and the WR's.

DEFENSE
1) Draft the best Safety and ILB they can get. Any other D players that are good would be a bonus.

2) Get more three and outs and create better field position so Arod has more chances to do what he does and not have to carry the team on his damn back.

When the Oline is in tune and blocking for Lacy and he's having a good game it helps Rodgers immensely. When the D is creating turnovers and getting the 3 and outs they win.

It's when there's no run game and the D can't make a damn stop on third down that Arod is forced to carry the team on his back. In these times if he doesn't make plays we lose.
"The train is leaving the station."
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steveishere
10 years ago

Watch the first Q of the playoff game this past year. Too many damn lulls.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 



His 5th quarter of football in 9 weeks. That's not really a great segment to use as an example considering the circumstances. Not to mention that the offensive line play at the beginning of that game was just embarrassing.
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luigis
10 years ago
I really really .... really*n want to see Rodgers come back in the 4th qtr and win a game by himself.
One of those scenarios where you are losing by 4 with 3 minutes left and he completes 8 of 9 passes for a game winning TD.

I think he has never done that in his life. And I think such an achievement will boost his game a lot.

So what can the Packers do? Easy, just make sure we are losing in the last 3 minutes!



Luis
nerdmann
10 years ago

I really really .... really*n want to see Rodgers come back in the 4th qtr and win a game by himself.
One of those scenarios where you are losing by 4 with 3 minutes left and he completes 8 of 9 passes for a game winning TD.

I think he has never done that in his life. And I think such an achievement will boost his game a lot.

So what can the Packers do? Easy, just make sure we are losing in the last 3 minutes!



Originally Posted by: luigis 



He did it in college.
“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”
PackFanWithTwins
10 years ago
How to make Rodgers better, put me as a CB on every team he faces.

On a serious note. Keep Lacy in the backfield with Rodgers under center. Play action is so much more effective than when in the short gun. Forces the LBers to play closer opening up the field for the WR. Can also get rid of the ball even quicker making slants more difficult to defend, also opening up the slugo.

And the better the run game, the better Rodgers will be.
The world needs ditch diggers too Danny!!!
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steveishere
10 years ago

I really really .... really*n want to see Rodgers come back in the 4th qtr and win a game by himself.
One of those scenarios where you are losing by 4 with 3 minutes left and he completes 8 of 9 passes for a game winning TD.

I think he has never done that in his life. And I think such an achievement will boost his game a lot.

So what can the Packers do? Easy, just make sure we are losing in the last 3 minutes!



Originally Posted by: luigis 



You mean like the last game of the season when they were losing to Chicago and needed 3 4th down conversions in 1 drive ending with a TD pass with less than a minute left?
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StoicFire
10 years ago
I'm really not sure what the Packers can do to make Aaron a better quarterback. He is phenomenal. I am however, very curious to see if/how he scrambles this year. He was really timid after coming back from the broken collarbone, and honestly who can blame him for that? But I want to see if he is his same old self when September rolls around. I certainly hope so, because I really didn't like seeing Chicago send the house to take advantage of his fear of leaving the pocket.

...

As for this article: What on earth did it accomplish? Seriously, first it said the Pack NEED to resign at least one of Kuhn, Pickett, and Jolly. I don't see how that is essential, but whatever... we resigned Kuhn, so I guess I can put a check in that box.

Next they dropped this gem, "So, the Packers make Rodgers a better quarterback by improving its defense, special teams and running game. They control the line of scrimmage and they win. Sounds like a simple strategy … and it really is."

Apparently there is something I'm missing here. It's simple, all they have to do is be better in literally all phases! Additionally, succeed in the trenches and you've got it made.
It feels like the author told me that all we have to do to make Aaron better is eliminate any shortcomings and inadequacies of the team, and make sure to play great football.
Right.
I think I'm in the wrong profession... couldn't most of us write articles like this one?
"the Quarterback can run if he wants to, but with this rocket attached to your body... who would?" -Aaron Rodgers
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hardrocker950
10 years ago

You mean like the last game of the season when they were losing to Chicago and needed 3 4th down conversions in 1 drive ending with a TD pass with less than a minute left?

Originally Posted by: steveishere 



I was thinking this as well when I read that post. That was epic to see - I think I lost my voice on that one haha!
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Zero2Cool
10 years ago

I really really .... really*n want to see Rodgers come back in the 4th qtr and win a game by himself.
One of those scenarios where you are losing by 4 with 3 minutes left and he completes 8 of 9 passes for a game winning TD.

I think he has never done that in his life. And I think such an achievement will boost his game a lot.

So what can the Packers do? Easy, just make sure we are losing in the last 3 minutes!

Originally Posted by: luigis 



The last drive against the Bears as others mentioned. Looks like he was 5 of 8, but the Packers were only down by one point at the time of the drive.

1st and 10 at GB 13 (Shotgun) E.Lacy right tackle to GB 15 for 2 yards (C.Wootton).
2nd and 8 at GB 15 (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short left to E.Lacy to GB 22 for 7 yards (L.Briggs; I.Frey).
3rd and 1 at GB 22 (Shotgun) E.Lacy left guard to GB 22 for no gain (J.Ratliff). Measurement.
4th and 1 at GB 22 J.Kuhn right tackle to GB 23 for 1 yard (Ja.Anderson). Measurement.
1st and 10 at GB 23 A.Rodgers pass short left to J.Jones to GB 30 for 7 yards (I.Frey).
2nd and 3 at GB 30 (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short left to J.Jones.
3rd and 3 at GB 30 (Shotgun) A.Rodgers scrambles left guard to GB 35 for 5 yards (L.Briggs).
1st and 10 at GB 35 (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short left to J.Nelson to GB 42 for 7 yards (M.Wright).
2nd and 3 at GB 42 (Shotgun) E.Lacy left tackle to GB 44 for 2 yards (L.Cohen).
3rd and 1 at GB 44 (Shotgun) E.Lacy left end to GB 44 for no gain (Ja.Anderson).
4th and 1 at GB 44 (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short left to J.Nelson to 50 for 6 yards (Z.Bowman).
1st and 10 at 50 (No Huddle, Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep left to A.Quarless.
2nd and 10 at 50 (Shotgun) E.Lacy left end to CHI 48 for 2 yards (S.McClellin).
3rd and 8 at CHI 48 (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to J.Nelson (T.Jennings).
4th and 8 at CHI 48 (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass deep left to R.Cobb for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.





Another comeback late in the game against Bears opening season 2009. He was 4 of 5, but the Packers were only down by 2 points at the time of the drive.

1st and 10 at GNB 28 (Shotgun) R.Grant left tackle to GB 34 for 6 yards (A.Adams).
2nd and 4 at GNB 34 (No Huddle, Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short left to G.Jennings to GB 41 for 7 yards (N.Vasher, A.Brown).
1st and 10 at GNB 41 (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short right to J.Nelson.
2nd and 10 at GNB 41 (Shotgun) A.Rodgers right end to 50 for 9 yards (D.Manning).
Timeout #1 by GB at 01:18.
3rd and 1 at 50 A.Rodgers pass deep left to G.Jennings for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. A.Rodgers pass to G.Jennings is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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I'm really not sure what the Packers can do to make Aaron a better quarterback. He is phenomenal. I am however, very curious to see if/how he scrambles this year. He was really timid after coming back from the broken collarbone, and honestly who can blame him for that? But I want to see if he is his same old self when September rolls around. I certainly hope so, because I really didn't like seeing Chicago send the house to take advantage of his fear of leaving the pocket.

...

As for this article: What on earth did it accomplish? Seriously, first it said the Pack NEED to resign at least one of Kuhn, Pickett, and Jolly. I don't see how that is essential, but whatever... we resigned Kuhn, so I guess I can put a check in that box.

Next they dropped this gem, "So, the Packers make Rodgers a better quarterback by improving its defense, special teams and running game. They control the line of scrimmage and they win. Sounds like a simple strategy … and it really is."

Apparently there is something I'm missing here. It's simple, all they have to do is be better in literally all phases! Additionally, succeed in the trenches and you've got it made.
It feels like the author told me that all we have to do to make Aaron better is eliminate any shortcomings and inadequacies of the team, and make sure to play great football.
Right.
I think I'm in the wrong profession... couldn't most of us write articles like this one?

Originally Posted by: StoicFire 



Your point is well taken. Keep in mind the writers at Lombardiave.com are not on the same level as ESPN or CBS Sports or the other major media outlets. It is a blog and I would not be surprised if they did not receive any compensation at all. They may since it it tied to SI and there are ads on the site but I am sure they have to have a real job as well. That doesn't mean they should not be held accountable at all. Don't look for a lot of substance you probably won't find it.
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