I truly believe the Packers already know if he's playing or not.
Just like they always do, they are playing "hide and seek" with the fans, and more importantly, the Carolina Panthers. The longer they hold out "letting the cat out of the bag", the more time the Panthers have to waste, not knowing which QB to prepare for. JMO of course.
Originally Posted by: Cheesey
A real possibility! And with all the announcements, it's possible Hundley starts. I thought CM3's declaration 2 weeks ago that Rodgers should not have been put on IR was out of character. Was it purposeful misinfo to get Panthers to get ready for Rodgers? Probably not, but we'll see.
I don't think they are going to risk him unless he is 100%. While they won't say it publically, Even the coaches and front office know the team is not as strong as it needs to win the SB. I would keep him out at least the next two games, and if we are in a good position to make the playoffs, give him the last game of regular season to knock the rust off before the playoffs.
Now if they lose this weekend, I would put him on the shelf until next season and possibly put Callahan in and see what he has in real games.
Originally Posted by: PackFanWithTwins
Rodgers is not 100%; its impossible. But if he breaks his collar bone, it'll be in a different spot because that plate will prevent his CBone from breaking in same spot. The biggest question will be as he gets hit, throws and runs around will those bolts holding the plate start irritating and need removal.
If Rodgers is cleared and able to play he'll play or there will be a mutiny. So he'll play. If GB gets eliminated then its possible he dont play, but I doubt it.
We dont have much to go on:
In 2008 Rodgers kept playing, Flynn who was a rookie didn't get to play. But, Rodgers was in his 1st year starting so there was valuable experience to gain after elimination.
The next info comes when McCarthy was OC for Saints, they were eliminated 4 years [2002 to 2005] and Brooks still started 16 games each year. Given Haslett was a defensive HC, McCarthy's input would probably would tip the decision.