Zero2Cool
4 years ago

The myth: Aaron Rodgers doesn't have a great supporting cast.

Rodgers is an unquestioned superstar -- a guaranteed Hall of Famer and the likely 2020 MVP winner in the middle of one of his best seasons. But the narrative around him seems to be that he could somehow be even better if the Packers would build a better team around him. This chorus grew louder than ever this offseason, after Green Bay took quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of a draft loaded with wide receiver talent. And now, part of the case for Rodgers over Patrick Mahomes for MVP seems to be that he's doing what he's doing without help.

Why it's wrong: So many reasons. The Packers have actually built a pretty awesome infrastructure around Rodgers. Davante Adams has been nothing less than the best wide receiver in the league this season, and Aaron Jones has turned into one of the most reliable running backs in the league. The Packers' offensive line ranks first in pass block win rate and run block win rate. Rodgers' receivers lead the league in average yards of separation and average maximum speed on catches. Second-year head coach and playcaller Matt LaFleur is helping Rodgers with schemes that rely heavily on pre-snap motion and play-action. Green Bay is running play-action on 32% of its plays -- the highest such figure in Rodgers' career.

If you want to say Rodgers is having a better year than Mahomes, fine. But the idea that he's carrying the Packers by himself just isn't supported by facts.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/30639442/busting-myths-14-nfl-playoff-teams-2020-josh-allen-new-strength-how-dangerous-ravens 

Dan Graziano wrote:



I really didn't think of it until just now; the Packers have a good three headed monster on offense with Rodgers, Adams and Jones.
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Cheesey
4 years ago
I’ve thought that way all season. Adams and Jones and the O-line have been huge this year. It hasn’t been “just” Rodgers.
If the defense can hold its own, like it has been lately, no reason the Packers can’t go to the super bowl.
But Rodgers has been the MVP all season if you ask me.
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4 years ago

I really didn't think of it until just now; the Packers have a good three headed monster on offense with Rodgers, Adams and Jones.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 



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