I know this was covered in the larger thread, but man...we're watching something very special.
I remember when Aaron was behind Brett that we didn't get to witness the full bloom of his capabilities and how potentially he would be more surgical than his Hall of Fame gunslinging predecessor. It was hard to grasp at the time HOW he could be better.
We're witnessing it now. A quarterback hitting his prime and having uncanny accuracy that I have not seen since Joe Montana. His ability to throw to the off shoulder where defenders can't get to is beyond amazing. And he does it with superior arm strength to Montana.
Somebody on this forum once said that Rodgers had already reached his peak. I not only disagree w/that assertion, but I don't really think we have a grasp of how much better he's going to be.
I truly believe Aaron is one player who's going to maximize everything he has and make the most of it.
Unlike players like Randy Moss and Michael Vick, who if maximized, would have redefined football as we know it(but are otherwise going to be viewed as untapped potential), it is a joy to watch a player get all of his talent out and showcase it to the world.
I stand by the point that Aaron was Ted's masterpiece pick.
The "We are all witnesses" theme was not for that loser Lebron James.
It's for Aaron Rodgers.
and I didn't get get to talk about the other players yet.
The receiving corps was already dominant, but Randall Cobb will bring us to another level. Did you see Greg Jennings shaking his head after each catch? He's not being arrogant. He's also just hitting his prime. He's marveling at HOW they truly CANNOT stop him. Jermichael Finley is an absolutes BEAST!. He will carry linebackers/DB's all year. They cannot ind an answer for him. And he's not even in his PRIME. We should enjoy him while we can because he will be commanding a 60-80mil contract soon so we probably won't have him for long. Donald Drive still has the best shake/bake moves of the team and is still a key possession receiver.
Jordy Nelson is ALSO making a move into his prime. HE looks like the heir apparent #2. Sorry James J. Cobb is another gear - Desean Jackson - level fast. That is just a nightmare to other teams. I can't even imagine.
Even Philadelphia's corners are NOT enough. IF the team can stay healthy, we're going to make the 08-09 Patriots look like pretenders(which they were since they didn't win a ring).
Did anyone else see how BOSS James Starks looks? He looks like a linebacker now! I think that kid put on 15 more lbs of muscle.
I think Ryan Grant's going to have to fight for time this year.
And I read the other thread. I'm not worried about our defense.
NO one is going to stop that New Orleans offense either. They are also
dominant. THey also can only be contained.
OUr defense will be great this year.
We are seeing a team for the ages.
p.s. And now I just hope Tramon's injury is not serious.