There is more to just deciding to sit Rodgers. IF that was the plan than this weeks practice would require more work for Tolzein to prepare for Oakland. This is December and it's critical the team build momentum and I don't see the sense in sitting Rodgers especially now that McCarthy just took back play calling.
That is no small deal IMO. In this first game with Mike McCarthy calling plays we saw higher 1st down production in correlation with a higher 3rd down conversion ratio. The other area that had declined is success against the blitz. In the past the combo of McCarthy calling plays and Rodgers shredded D's that sent a blitz.
I thought it was interesting that Dallas chose not to blitz us often even though they were successful the previous week and the Packers hadn't proven as deadly burning teams as they had in the past. Obviously the play calling is critical when teams start bringing their LB'rs. I am hopeful we see a continuation of higher 3rd down conversions AND a higher level of success against the blitz more like we are used to seeing.
One game does not make a trend so I see it critical to the success down the road that Rodgers build on what was seen against Dallas and December isn't the time to sit the guy when the O needs to continue to strive to get better.
I see Mack as a good test. IF Mike McCarthy and Arod can make Oakland pay other teams will have to take note and improvement in that area will be huge going forward.
"The train is leaving the station."