ARod

[HarveyWallbangers]

The "Around The League" video from the NFL Network linked from packers.com is interesting. They talk about Raji playing both NT and DE. Then, they had a tidbit about ARod chartering a plane and flying six of his teammates to the Kentucky Derby. They said he really takes care of his teammates--especially his wideouts and even some of the practice squad guys with gifts like this all of the time.

http://www.packers.com/

[mission]

Nothin' like a young guy with a big contract reaching out and taking care of his guys... that will go miles. Just the experiences together if anything ...

[Gunakor]

Guys would kill to have a teammate like this. What an outstanding individual. Thank you Aaron. Well done.

:bclap:

[RashanGary]

The guy is easy to root for, that's for sure. Most of us didn't really choose our team, it was handed down to us. I feel pretty lucky that the Aaron Rodgers led Packers are my team right now.

[cpk1994]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.

[Oscar]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.

Same her cpk. A Rodgers jersey is on my list. The last one I bought.....Robert Brooks.. Can't remember how long ago that was.. :)

[RashanGary]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.

I'm actually thinking about a Rodgers jersey too (first since Reggie over a decade ago). I don't like wearing Packer gear all that much, but a Rodgers jersey would be a symbol of what I believe in as well as what I don't believe in. I think I could wear it proud. I'd wear it to support a passion for football, a belief in team and disgust toward selfishness.

[mission]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.

That's funny. The last jersey I bought was Craig Newsome ...

[cpk1994]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.

Same her cpk. A Rodgers jersey is on my list. The last one I bought.....Robert Brooks.. Can't remember how long ago that was.. :)In the mean time, I should get a "Woodson" name tag to put over "Newsome". Then the jersey will be relevant again.

[cpk1994]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.

That's funny. The last jersey I bought was Craig Newsome ...Damn. NOw I don't feel so bad. :lol:

[Scott Campbell]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.


I just hope its not too good to be true. He seems like a great guy, and handling a very difficult situation with an incredible maturity level.

[cpk1994]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.


I just hope its not too good to be true. He seems like a great guy, and handling a very difficult situation with an incredible maturity level.I think his draft day experiecnce really humbled him. Made him realize that he needs to enjoy what he has and not to mess it up.

[Oscar]

I can still recall how well Rodgers seemed to handle things on his draft day. The long wait and all. Seems the character he displayed that day has carried over.

[mission]

I think the best thing is how he handled the whole Favre situation. Just took that shit in stride, never said anything bad, kept his cool the whole time.

That's my guy, that's our QB!

It's a pleasant departure to be honest.

They say you never know how good you had it until they're gone. They should also say you never know how good it can *really* be until their gone.

Argue records with me all day but I think we're about to really see this team as a contender over the next 2-4 years.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I just hope its not too good to be true. He seems like a great guy, and handling a very difficult situation with an incredible maturity level.

I think Kampman has helped him a lot. I read a story last year. I think Kampman was his roommate for awhile, and I think he really helped Rodgers out. I think it has a lot to do with his faith. I'm sure most of it was his upbringing, but he has matured since he got to Green Bay.

[cpk1994]

I think the best thing is how he handled the whole Favre situation. Just took that shit in stride, never said anything bad, kept his cool the whole time.

That's my guy, that's our QB!

It's a pleasant departure to be honest.

They say you never know how good you had it until they're gone. They should also say you never know how good it can *really* be until their gone.

Argue records with me all day but I think we're about to really see this team as a contender over the next 2-4 years.Yep. Its now up to TTand M3 to get that defense in good shape and I think they are off to a great start.

[mraynrand]

Guys would kill to have a teammate like this. What an outstanding individual. Thank you Aaron. Well done.

:bclap:

unless you are the seventh guy who didn't get to go

[cpk1994]

Guys would kill to have a teammate like this. What an outstanding individual. Thank you Aaron. Well done.

:bclap:

unless you are the seventh guy who didn't get to goI'm sure Ted Thompson wasn't too upset. The Derby doesn't seem to be his thing.

[DonHutson]

In the mean time, I should get a "Woodson" name tag to put over "Newsome". Then the jersey will be relevant again.

A Woodson jersey would be another good one to have, as the guy was all but written off as a soft, selfish has been until he got to Green Bay. The way he's stepped up here has been admirable.

[cpk1994]

In the mean time, I should get a "Woodson" name tag to put over "Newsome". Then the jersey will be relevant again.

A Woodson jersey would be another good one to have, as the guy was all but written off as a soft, selfish has been until he got to Green Bay. The way he's stepped up here has been admirable.Oh yeah. I dig Chuck.

[Gunakor]

Guys would kill to have a teammate like this. What an outstanding individual. Thank you Aaron. Well done.

:bclap:

unless you are the seventh guy who didn't get to go

Way to put a negative spin on a truly positive story Ayn.

[pasquale]

i actually bought a chuck and arod jersey at the same time a 3 years ago when champs had a buy 1 get 1.

my other choice at the time was a carroll jersey...haha

[Gunakor]

i actually bought a chuck and arod jersey at the same time a 3 years ago when champs had a buy 1 get 1.

my other choice at the time was a carroll jersey...haha

GOOD CHOICE!!!!


:tup:

[cpk1994]

i actually bought a chuck and arod jersey at the same time a 3 years ago when champs had a buy 1 get 1.

my other choice at the time was a carroll jersey...hahaYou chose wisely. :D

[cpk1994]

Now, if ARod would only send some coin to his fans.....

[HarveyWallbangers]

I want ARod to bring back the pirate look this summer.

http://dunkonyourface.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/aaron-rodgers1.jpg

[cpk1994]

or the porn 'stache.

[TheCheese]

I just hope its not too good to be true. He seems like a great guy, and handling a very difficult situation with an incredible maturity level.

I think Kampman has helped him a lot. I read a story last year. I think Kampman was his roommate for awhile, and I think he really helped Rodgers out. I think it has a lot to do with his faith. I'm sure most of it was his upbringing, but he has matured since he got to Green Bay.

You are exactly right. This has a lot to do with his faith. By that I mean doing the right thing as much as possible not because people want you to do the right thing, but because ultimately it's the right thing to do. Kampman is in this same mold of character and he sure was a big influence on Rodgers. Glad to have these guys on our team.

[Partial]

The long hair was pretty cool. Wish he'd bring that back as well.

It's cool he took teammates out, but lots of players do things like that so I'm not going to go crazy over it. Regardless, it was a nice gesture and good to see he's taking care of his teammates.

[Fritz]

I was liking the Jesus look he had.

[Lurker64]

I was liking the Jesus look he had.

The Caveman-Surfer-Jesus look was the best.

[Pacopete4]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.


bet you wouldnt guess that the only other QB besides Favre's jersey that I have is, our own.. Aaron Rodgers!

[Fritz]

I was liking the Jesus look he had.

The Caveman-Surfer-Jesus look was the best.

Wouldn't you think some clothing company would design a Caveman-Surfer-Jesus line of clothing.

Or has Pac-Sun already done that?

Someone needs to sign up A-Rod as a spokesman. Maybe the Gideon Bible people.

[Fritz]

www.midwestsportsfans.com

Laughing Jesus.

[cpk1994]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.


bet you wouldnt guess that the only other QB besides Favre's jersey that I have is, our own.. Aaron Rodgers!No I wouldn't. That's becuase I don't give a damn.

[bbbffl66]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.

can't do it. Last ones I bought were Freeman(just before a broken arm), then Levens(right before a tore up knee). I never got a BF 'cos I wanted him playing. Now its the same for ARod. May get a Cutler tho! :twisted:

[cpk1994]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.

can't do it. Last ones I bought were Freeman(just before a broken arm), then Levens(right before a tore up knee). I never got a BF 'cos I wanted him playing. Now its the same for ARod. May get a Cutler tho! :twisted:Get an Adrain Petersen one too while you are at the store. :lol:

[bbbffl66]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.

can't do it. Last ones I bought were Freeman(just before a broken arm), then Levens(right before a tore up knee). I never got a BF 'cos I wanted him playing. Now its the same for ARod. May get a Cutler tho! :twisted:Get an Adrain Petersen one too while you are at the store. :lol:
Actually kind of like him. Want to stop him cold, but feel like I did about Barry. A lot of fun to watch (against other teams!)

[Waldo]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.

can't do it. Last ones I bought were Freeman(just before a broken arm), then Levens(right before a tore up knee). I never got a BF 'cos I wanted him playing. Now its the same for ARod. May get a Cutler tho! :twisted:

I retired my KGB jersey in '07 for a Barnett one, but I'm about to hook the wife up with a new one soon. She's been sportin' Levens for a long time, but has become enamored with #90, ever since the thing that Eisen did with the 40 at the combine (yes, she was watching the combine, in the other room :lol: ).

[Fritz]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.

can't do it. Last ones I bought were Freeman(just before a broken arm), then Levens(right before a tore up knee). I never got a BF 'cos I wanted him playing. Now its the same for ARod. May get a Cutler tho! :twisted:

I retired my KGB jersey in '07 for a Barnett one, but I'm about to hook the wife up with a new one soon. She's been sportin' Levens for a long time, but has become enamored with #90, ever since the thing that Eisen did with the 40 at the combine (yes, she was watching the combine, in the other room :lol: ).

Hmm...sounds like Waldo and Mrs. Waldo have a pretty kinky life....

[bobblehead]

I just hope its not too good to be true. He seems like a great guy, and handling a very difficult situation with an incredible maturity level.

I think Kampman has helped him a lot. I read a story last year. I think Kampman was his roommate for awhile, and I think he really helped Rodgers out. I think it has a lot to do with his faith. I'm sure most of it was his upbringing, but he has matured since he got to Green Bay.

I also think when BF did the "I don't have to teach him how to take my job" routine MM really took the young man under his wing and guided him. I would bet that the long talks they had in QB school spilled over to real life. I think we are seeing the wisdom of our head coach in our young QB.

[Fritz]

Guy seems too good to be true. He's human, after all. I know...maybe he's Skinbasket, secretly posting all those, uh, pictures on the Rats site under that assumed name....yeah, that's the ticket.

[hurleyfan]

Any Yankee fans out there??

The "first" A Rod returns tonight against the Baltimore Orioles...

[hurleyfan]

[quote=cpk1994]I May get a Cutler tho! :twisted:

Can't agree with the Cutler jersey.. Spoiled kid from Denver that really hasn't done much to earn our respect... J M O !

[cpk1994]

[quote=cpk1994]I May get a Cutler tho! :twisted:

Can't agree with the Cutler jersey.. Spoiled kid from Denver that really hasn't done much to earn our respect... J M O !ACtually, the reason for the Cutler jersey is that every jersey he bought, the player got injured. Threrefore, Buying Culter jersey = Cutler gets injured.

[Partial]

http://media.jsonline.com/images/28007144_rodgersglasses.jpg

Bring back the jesus

[Joemailman]

http://media.jsonline.com/images/28007144_rodgersglasses.jpg

Bring back the jesus

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh27/stinkybananasman/rodgers30908-308.jpg

[cpk1994]

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh27/stinkybananasman/rodgers30908-308.jpgNow how can you not like a face like this?

[SnakeLH2006]

So Snake hasn't bought a jersey in years, but leaning towards a Woodson jersey as that dude is a warrior and wins games.

[HarveyWallbangers]

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nflnation/0-8-79/Ultimate-Building-Blocks--NFC-North.html


Ultimate Building Blocks: NFC North
Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert

So you want to be an NFL general manager -- or at least play one on the Internet? Then join me for this ESPN Blog Network exclusive.

The assignment is to draft 10 NFC North players who would make up the nucleus of a Super Bowl contender for the next three years. I'll open up the discussion with my choices. Your job is to bash me -- er, make your own suggestions -- in the comments section below.

On with it:

1. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay. Every championship team needs a quarterback, and for me Rodgers is the most comfortable choice. His maturity and leadership are worth the sacrifice in arm strength relative to Chicago's Jay Cutler.

[HarveyWallbangers]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=4250421


As teams start to wrap up minicamps and OTAs, let's look at 10 young offensive players who could hit it big in 2009...

3. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers: Because of the controversy surrounding Brett Favre's departure and the disappointment of a 6-10 season, Rodgers' 4,038-yard season is often overlooked. He struggled in the latter stages of games, and that should improve because of experience. Rodgers has one of the strongest arms in football. He threw 28 touchdown passes in 2008 and proved his toughness by playing the second half of the season despite a shoulder separation. Rodgers should be one of the NFC's top quarterbacks this year.

[Gunakor]

Harvey, the first article you posted lists Rodgers' leadership as making up for his lack of arm strength. The second one credits Rodgers as having one of the strongest arms in football.

Who's right?

[HarveyWallbangers]

Harvey, the first article you posted lists Rodgers' leadership as making up for his lack of arm strength. The second one credits Rodgers as having one of the strongest arms in football.

Who's right?

Rodgers has good arm strength. However, in the first one the writer was comparing his arm strength to Jay Cutler. He like doesn't have Cutler's arm strength--although I don't think they are as far apart as some think. Just remember all of those quotes from Jennings and Jones about how hard Rodgers throws.

[pbmax]

Harvey, the first article you posted lists Rodgers' leadership as making up for his lack of arm strength. The second one credits Rodgers as having one of the strongest arms in football.

Who's right?
Cutler's arm strength might be otherworldly. Think Elway, Cunningham, George. Favre had a tremendous fastball, but a step below the cannon these guys have/had.

Rodgers is closer to Favre than the others. He doesn't throw the overhand heat across the middle that Favre did, but not many QBs use that motion. Remember that some receivers last year were saying Rodgers was throwing harder than Favre did in camp in 2007? Some of that could be age and touch issues, but coming out of college, Rodgers was supposed to have the arm to make all the pro throws.

[Gunakor]

Harvey, the first article you posted lists Rodgers' leadership as making up for his lack of arm strength. The second one credits Rodgers as having one of the strongest arms in football.

Who's right?

Rodgers has good arm strength. However, in the first one the writer was comparing his arm strength to Jay Cutler. He like doesn't have Cutler's arm strength--although I don't think they are as far apart as some think. Just remember all of those quotes from Jennings and Jones about how hard Rodgers throws.

The only reason I ask is because in the game at Detroit last year I saw Rodgers throw a ball 60 yards from one hash to the other (probably 65 yards total), and you couldn't have ran the ball up to Jennings and handed it to him any cleaner than it fell to him. I didn't think they were very far apart either.

[HarveyWallbangers]

There are two throws from last year that really show ARod's arm strength. The pass to Jennings at 0:47 shows his ability to throw the deep ball. He threw it from his own 29 to the Vikings 5. That's 66 yards, a little more when you consider he threw it from outside the right hash to the left hash.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d80aa8d33/WK-1-Aaron-Rodgers-highlights

Another play that stands out to me is this pass to Jones. The angle from behind Rodgers shows just what a good throw it is.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d80d54401/Aaron-Rodgers-Highlight-WK-15-vs-Jaguars-2008

We know he can throw hard down the middle, but those two throws show he can throw deep ball and he can throw in the windows deep down the sideline. I don't think there's a throw he can't make because of arm strength.

[Fritz]

And he has the accuracy. That is crucial. Vince Young can throw it a mile, but where it goes he seems not to know.

[pbmax]

There are two throws from last year that really show ARod's arm strength. The pass to Jennings at 0:47 shows his ability to throw the deep ball. He threw it from his own 29 to the Vikings 5. That's 66 yards, a little more when you consider he threw it from outside the right hash to the left hash.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d80aa8d33/WK-1-Aaron-Rodgers-highlights

Another play that stands out to me is this pass to Jones. The angle from behind Rodgers shows just what a good throw it is.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d80d54401/Aaron-Rodgers-Highlight-WK-15-vs-Jaguars-2008

We know he can throw hard down the middle, but those two throws show he can throw deep ball and he can throw in the windows deep down the sideline. I don't think there's a throw he can't make because of arm strength.
That second throw was Packer 43 yard line to Jags 14. 43 yards in the air with a LOT of air in the throw. Looked like Jones was ready to cut the route of but then saw the trajectory and kept going. Great catch on the bobble and a great effort to get his left foot down again after the bobble.

[Chevelle2]

http://www.ebsports.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/aaronrogers.jpg

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http://donchavez.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/aaron-rodgers01.jpg

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[Scott Campbell]

Looks like A-Rod could be happy in Utah.

[Brando19]

ARod is quite the ladies man. He looked like a dork with that long hair, though. All the girls are pretty hot except for the Asian girl on the right.

[Badgerinmaine]

I haven't had a Packers jersey since I was a little boy, when I wore it with my Packers helmet and Packers pants to play football in the back yard. But, when I was in Milwaukee after New Year's, I bought a Rodgers jersey I plan to wear proudly this season.

[Fritz]

Looks like A-Rod could be happy in Utah.

How'd you know her name is Utah? :rs:

[Gunakor]

Looks like A-Rod could be happy in Utah.

How'd you know her name is Utah? :rs:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[mission]

Looks like A-Rod could be happy in Utah.

How'd you know her name is Utah? :rs:

Ahhh, Fritz... :lol:

[HarveyWallbangers]

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nflnation/0-8-79/Ultimate-Building-Blocks--NFC-North.html

I had poster this earlier, but I got to thinking who my 10 would be.


The assignment is to draft 10 NFC North players who would make up the nucleus of a Super Bowl contender for the next three years.

1. Adrian Peterson (ultimate game changer)
2. Aaron Rodgers (edged out Cutler, importance of position puts him near the top)
3. Jared Allen (pass rushers in their prime are hard to find)
4. Calvin Johnson (Dynamic, too bad he plays for Detroit)
5. Kevin Williams (two-way DL)
6. Greg Jennings (underrated)
7. Steve Hutchinson (a little old, but should be good for 3 more years)
8. Lance Briggs (best LB in the division)
9. Tommie Harris (provided he gets back to his old self)
10. Aaron Kampman (a little old, but should be good for 3 more years)

[woodbuck27]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.

Jheessszzz.

You had alot of pocket money for a 5 year old. :lol:

[woodbuck27]

i actually bought a chuck and arod jersey at the same time a 3 years ago when champs had a buy 1 get 1.

my other choice at the time was a carroll jersey...haha

GOOD CHOICE!!!!

:tup:

Easy to distinguish too, as the A. Carrol jersey came with an extra pair of sleeves.

[MJZiggy]

i actually bought a chuck and arod jersey at the same time a 3 years ago when champs had a buy 1 get 1.

my other choice at the time was a carroll jersey...haha

GOOD CHOICE!!!!

:tup:

Easy to distinguish too, as the A. Carrol jersey came with an extra pair of sleeves.

I thought it was free oven mitts.

[Scott Campbell]

i actually bought a chuck and arod jersey at the same time a 3 years ago when champs had a buy 1 get 1.

my other choice at the time was a carroll jersey...haha

GOOD CHOICE!!!!

:tup:

Easy to distinguish too, as the A. Carrol jersey came with an extra pair of sleeves.


:rs:


(penalty flags sold separately)

[Gunakor]

i actually bought a chuck and arod jersey at the same time a 3 years ago when champs had a buy 1 get 1.

my other choice at the time was a carroll jersey...haha

GOOD CHOICE!!!!

:tup:

Easy to distinguish too, as the A. Carrol jersey came with an extra pair of sleeves.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Good stuff Ed :D

[cpk1994]

I agree. I am happy that Aaron is our QB. MOre good stuff like this and I may have to break down and buy a Rodger's jersey. IT wuld be the first one I bought since the Craig Newsome one 13 years ago.

Jheessszzz.

You had alot of pocket money for a 5 year old. :lol:Classy. :bs: