Nonstopdrivel
15 years ago

DON'T POINT THE FINGER AT RODGERS 

[img_r]http://packerupdate.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/rod.jpg[/img_r]Theres an old saying that a quarterback gets too much credit when his team wins and too much blame when his team loses. The second part of that platitude was proven accurate in the aftermath of Green Bays 51-45 overtime loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. While the sieve-like defense rightly took the brunt of the criticism, Aaron Rodgers was hardly immune to finger-pointing. Yes, the same Aaron Rodgers who passed for 422 yards (406 in the final three quarters) and four scores. Yes, the same Aaron Rodgers who led the offense on five consecutive touchdown drives en route to erasing a 31-10 deficit in the games final 26 minutes. He wasnt perfect like Kurt Warner, but thats hardly a crime, said a former scout. Other than his very first pass, I thought he played great.

Apparently, Arizona safety Antrel Rolle feels the same way. Let me tell you something that dude is scary, said the safety to Yahoo! Sports. We have a great defense, and we were up on him and ready to pounce, and he found ways to tear us apart. I dont ever want to face him again in my life. I am dead serious. Ill face Drew Brees any day of the week before I face him again.

The nitpickers were quick to point out the handful of passes that Rodgers missed and the part he played in some of the five sacks including the final one that ended the Packers season. And they werent wrong. He did miss some open throws and he did hold on to the ball a bit too long at times. But to denigrate his performance because of a few imperfections is akin to dismissing Heidi Klums beauty because she has a pimple on her forehead. Green Bay would be getting ready for the Saints right now if the defense showed up even a little on Sunday, said the scout. It took a near flawless performance by a future Hall of Fame quarterback to beat a 26-year-old kid making only his 33rd career start. I think that says it all. Amen.


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Pack93z
15 years ago
They completely ignored the fact that he missed the blitz read on the final play... failing to adjust the protection or route to take advantage of it..

But one still can't point the finger there either.. it was a well disguised blitz off the corner.. well played by the Arizona player.. plus Aaron will be better because of it.. nothing replaces in game experience.

With the way the defense played in that game... we weren't going all the way anyway.. plus we still had a flawed part of the 09 club.. the Oline.

I still say, the officials make the call on the previous play.. we aren't sitting dead red with the Cards able to make that blitz call.

Either way... water over the damn. But experienced gained.

And all the Favrers... remember back to 93, 94 and 95... we took our lumps then with a up and coming legend as well.
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yooperfan
15 years ago
Some people can point fingers all they want, but the kid was only in his second year as a starter. His learning curve is on the upswing and he accomplished what alot of veteran QB's never could.
If he ever gets to operate behind an NFL caliber offensive line with an improved running game, I think he will make people forget Payton Manning.
As long as he can stay healthy and gets a little bit better surrounding cast,
Rodgers will take us to the promise land.
ILikeThePackers39
15 years ago
Are people pointing fingers at this point, still? If so, here's hoping they get the eff over it - that was last season.
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El3ment12
15 years ago
I don't recall anyone pointing the finger at Rogers...
vikesrule
15 years ago

...Rodgers will take us to the promised land.

"yooperfan" wrote:



Last time I heard of that it took about 40 years, and the guy leading the way didn't quite make it. :icon_smile:
Grabacr
15 years ago
Rodgers is only getting better and better, give him an O-line and he will be an absolute force next year with the weapons he has. I see finley being his main target this year even for a TE. But i never pointed the finger at him, more fingers pointed at the D and Capers for not stopping the cards
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Porforis
15 years ago

Rodgers is only getting better and better, give him an O-line and he will be an absolute force next year with the weapons he has. I see finley being his main target this year even for a TE. But i never pointed the finger at him, more fingers pointed at the D and Capers for not stopping the cards

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I'm barely joking here, I think that Rodgers would be a less effective pocket if he got slapped behind the best O-Line in the history of the league. Better not improve TOO much.
Nonstopdrivel
15 years ago
I've actually had similar thoughts, Porforis. I think the primary reason he's the best third-down passer in the league is that he has to be. If he were able to get complacent back there, I'm not sure his numbers would be so stellar.
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zombieslayer
15 years ago
Didn't we run this topic into the ground already?

Heck, even us Favre fans are already on board with Rodgers. Who is still arguing that Rodgers isn't at the very least a top 10 QB?
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