MintBaconDrivel
11 years ago

Green Bay - It sounds as though Matt Flynn will be the starting quarterback for the Packers, but judging from the way coach Mike McCarthy praised the practice performance of Aaron Rodgers, he may have been sending a message to the decision-makers that it's time to clear his quarterback for play.

There is a misconception that McCarthy is the one deciding whether Rodgers will get cleared, but in the Packers organization general manager Ted Thompson gets the final say on that after consultation with team physician Patrick McKenzie.

It's very possible that Thompson has been the one who has been the most reluctant to put Rodgers on the field given he is the present and future of this franchise. Thompson gave Rodgers a $110 million contract to lead the team for the next seven years and he may not want to take a risk he could wind up with damaged goods if Rodgers is put on the field too early.

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dhazer
11 years ago
I guess we won't see Rodgers anymore this season and hell sit him next year also because hell Ted Thompson invested that much money on him. As I asked in another thread, does anyone know if Rodgers has any incentive bonuses in this contract? If I am paying him that kind of money and he says he can go and we are trying to get into the playoffs he sure as hell is going to be on the field, he has the whole offseason to heal if he gets hurt again.
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mi_keys
11 years ago

As I asked in another thread, does anyone know if Rodgers has any incentive bonuses in this contract?

Originally Posted by: dhazer 



And no one dignified it for a reason. To suggest the Packers, an entity estimated to be worth upwards of $1.2B and that brings in over $300M in revenues annually would sacrifice the playoffs, in order to--theoretically--save a couple hundred thousand dollars in expenses, is ludicrous; especially, if one considers that same entity could save significantly more just from cutting Brad fucking Jones.
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RaiderPride
11 years ago

Make me the Head Coach... Here is what I would do.

Being that there is a possibility that having Rodgers start the game might make the rest of the team feel a little too comfortable and confident and not create the urgency to go the extra 3% I do not start him.

Face it... Not on purpose, and not consciously of course.. But does the "D" and specialty teams feel the same urgency knowing Rodgers can bail them out, regardless.

Or is there the urgency and extra effort knowing that Flynn is coming off the bench with the field position they give him? I know.. I know.. Flynn kicked ass the last half of last week..

Still, there is more urgency to give Flynn and easier route even if it is a subliminal thought process.

I would have Flynn start. But.. Have Rodgers dressed and ready to come in. That way, "IF" the Packers jump out to a quick big lead.. Rodgers stands around contributing to the game on the sidelines and rests another week.




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nerdmann
11 years ago

Make me the Head Coach... Here is what I would do.

Being that there is a possibility that having Rodgers start the game might make the rest of the team feel a little too comfortable and confident and not create the urgency to go the extra 3% I do not start him.

Face it... Not on purpose, and not consciously of course.. But does the "D" and specialty teams feel the same urgency knowing Rodgers can bail them out, regardless.

Or is there the urgency and extra effort knowing that Flynn is coming off the bench with the field position they give him? I know.. I know.. Flynn kicked ass the last half of last week..

Still, there is more urgency to give Flynn and easier route even if it is a subliminal thought process.

I would have Flynn start. But.. Have Rodgers dressed and ready to come in. That way, "IF" the Packers jump out to a quick big lead.. Rodgers stands around contributing to the game on the sidelines and rests another week.



Originally Posted by: RaiderPride 



If I was HC, I would know that the run defense is far more of a problem than the QB situation.

But I would also not play "Polish Football," throwing deep with Aaron, when coverage is deep, throwing short with Flynn and (especially) Tolzien when coverage is there.

Other than that, I would err on the side of risk, with that shoulder. But he HAS to be able to take a hit. That's the bottom line. I would never overrule the doctor.

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