AROD IN PLAYOFFS

[Bretsky]

First QB in history of the NFL to have above a 120QB rating in each of first three playoff games

First QB in NFL history to throw for 10 TD's in first three playoff games

Jim Mora Jr....noted how he's not sure how to stop him with how he's playing

Maybe this is going to be something special for GB and its fans.

As much fun as it was to watch Favre, nearly every season seemd to end in or broken hearts due in part to his mistakes

Maybe in the playoffs AROD will be the opposite

Hopefully it will be

Maybe this is a sign of a Hoody like run in the 2010's



KUDOS TO AROD'S GAME READINESS, POISE, and PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITY

[Bretsky]

He just sounds outstanding in an interview as well.......giving kudos to all his teammates. Mentions how DD's big game was huge for the team

[Brando19]

Pretty intersting, B. Thanks for posting. Packer Nation loves them some A-Rodge!

[Tarlam!]

Bert was always gonna be a tough act to follow, or so everybody thought. Seems everybody thought wrong.

I'll take the Rodgers team-first-be-smart package over the fun-to-watch-but-boneheaded-mistake-prone-hillbilly package any day of the week and twice on Sundays.

[MadtownPacker]

Today put ARod into a different level of QBs.

[RashanGary]

Since the NE game where Matt Flynn went out and almost beat the best team in football with a simple game plan, I think MM has scaled it back a bit. AR is a phenomenal talent. We don't have to trick people. AR can outplay them. A switch flipped after NE and our team has been unstoppable since.

[esoxx]

Aaron Rodgers is good.

[Brando19]

Today put ARod into a different level of QBs.

Agreed...he should be mentioned with Brady, Manning, and Brees every single time now.

[Packgator]

Aaron Rodgers is good.

Very Good!

[pbmax]

Agreed...he should be mentioned with Brady, Manning, and Brees every single time now.

Not yet. Each of those guys have a Super Bowl win.

That doesn't mean I might not prefer to have him, but those guys have something on their resume he doesn't yet.

[gbgary]

perfect in the red zone tonight.

[OS PA]

perfect in the red zone tonight.

Perfect on 3rd down too.

[get louder at lambeau]

Not yet. Each of those guys have a Super Bowl win.

That doesn't mean I might not prefer to have him, but those guys have something on their resume he doesn't yet.

Give the guy a month, and we might have to revisit the concept.

[Fritz]

He sure makes a mediocre offensive line look good. I've never seen a quarterback so able to avoid pressure and slip tackles like Arod.

[Scott Campbell]

Who would you rather have in their prime?

[Fritz]

Well, I trust Arod more than I ever trusted Bert.

[Packgator]

He sure makes a mediocre offensive line look good. I've never seen a quarterback so able to avoid pressure and slip tackles like Arod.

And then throw darts on the run.

[VegasPackFan]

The confidence level with ARod is much higer than that with Bert. He plays within the game plan and is master of said.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Rodgers is good

[Tarlam!]

Rodgers is good

When do we get to call him great?

[TravisWilliams23]

He sure makes a mediocre offensive line look good. I've never seen a quarterback so able to avoid pressure and slip tackles like Arod.

That's what's so amazing with him. Good Lord, get a great line that can give him time and open holes for the running game and back-to-back-to-back is possible. Looks like we have our own Montana to Young transition.

[Tony Oday]

When do we get to call him great?

in three weeks

[Tarlam!]

This is cool: Pick Six: Rodgers’ game best in playoff history?


Aaron Rodgers is pretty good. Rodgers became the first quarterback in NFL history with over a 120 passer rating in his first two playoff starts last week. He did it for a third consecutive time against the Falcons on Saturday night, leading the Packers to a spot in the NFC Championship Game.

But where does his performance stack up in playoff history? Well, let’s narrow that down a bit. How about where does Rodgers’ outing (non-Super Bowl) rank among some of the best quarterback performances in the playoffs since 2000? Is there enough qualifiers there?

Let’s count it down. Surprisingly, former Browns QB Kelly Holcomb (vs. the Steelers in 2002) and ex-Giants QB Kerry Collins were both in consideration, but both fell just short.

Note: The years are done according to NFL season, not calendar year.

6. Chad Pennington vs. Colts, 2002 wild-card game: Pennington is one of the most maligned quarterbacks in recent memory. But he will be able to tell his grandchildren that he once outdueled Peyton Manning, going 19-for-25 with 222 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-0 win over the Colts.

5. Peyton Manning vs. Broncos, 2003 AFC Wild Card Game: Manning finally found his stride, going 22-for-26 for 377 yards and five touchdowns in the Colts’ 41-10 triumph. If you ever need a quarterback to beat an overmatched AFC West team in the playoffs, Manning has proven to be your man. The rest of the time in the playoffs, he’s about as consistent as Collins.

4. Kurt Warner vs. Eagles, 2008 NFC Championship Game: Warner led the Cardinals to their first Super Bowl appearance by completing 21 of 28 passes for 279 yards and four touchdowns. The Cardinals hung on to beat the Eagles, 32-25, on Warner’s 8-yard touchdown pass to RB Tim Hightower.If you ever want to judge Warner’s impact, look at what happened to St. Louis and Arizona after he left.

3. Tom Brady vs. Jaguars, 2007 AFC Divisional Playoff Game: The Patriots were perfect during the regular season, and Brady was nearly perfect in knocking off the Jaguars. He went 26-of-28 for 262 yards and three touchdowns in the Patriots’ 31-20 win.

2. Rodgers vs. Falcons, 2010 NFC Divisional Playoff Game: Rodgers has put the notion to rest that he is merely a fantasy enthusiasts dream. The Packers have scored 114 points in Rodgers’ three playoff games. Rodgers finished 31-of-36 for 366 yards and three touchdowns. Rodgers even ran for a touchdown, too.

1. Warner vs. Packers, 2009 NFC Wild Card Game: If there was ever a game where you thought a team was going to score every time it touched the ball, this was it. Warner competed 29 of 33 passes for 379 yards and five touchdowns. That’s right, more touchdowns than incompletions. And if the Cardinals’ defense had not won the game with a fumble return for a touchdown, Warner likely would have padded his stats. Warner’s 154.1 passer rating was the second-highest in playoff history.

Be sure to check out the vid: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/01/16/pick-six-rodgers-game-best-in-playoff-history/

[Tony Oday]

This is cool: Pick Six: Rodgers’ game best in playoff history?



Be sure to check out the vid: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/01/16/pick-six-rodgers-game-best-in-playoff-history/

F*ck Warner and his ugly wife!!!!

[Tarlam!]

I think #5 on this list has been screwed. I ran those stats through the QB calculator and he was perfect that game.

[Tony Oday]

I think #5 on this list has been screwed. I ran those stats through the QB calculator and he was perfect that game.

Shut your mouth with your European Socialist math!!!!!!!! ;) (in case you dont get it that is called sarcasm) hehe

[CaptainKickass]

He just sounds outstanding in an interview as well.......giving kudos to all his teammates. Mentions how DD's big game was huge for the team

+1


Today put ARod into a different level of QBs.

+1



Jim Mora Jr....noted how he's not sure how to stop him with how he's playing


Jim Mora isn't sure how to stop any NFL team.

[bobblehead]

After the Giants game JH posted that it was the best game Arod ever played and I commented that it wasn't a playoff game...or the conversation went something like that. This was possibly the best game I have ever seen a QB play period. Any QB, any game. Just sick!!

[Gunakor]

He sure makes a mediocre offensive line look good. I've never seen a quarterback so able to avoid pressure and slip tackles like Arod.

I'd say Bert and Aaron are about even in terms of pocket awareness and elusiveness. They just do it differently. Bert wasn't one to typically run outside the pocket and create time with his feet, he'd just take a step or two while the defender was wrapping up air yet would remain in the "pocket" (a term I use very, very loosely in many cases). Rodgers will make you chase him all over the field before embarrasing you. Maybe I give an edge to Rodgers for wearing out bigger defensive linemen with is mobility, but Favre could certainly make a guy miss.

[wootah]

Since the NE game where Matt Flynn went out and almost beat the best team in football with a simple game plan, I think MM has scaled it back a bit. AR is a phenomenal talent. We don't have to trick people. AR can outplay them. A switch flipped after NE and our team has been unstoppable since.

It's hard to disagree with that. It seems that MM came to the same conclusions after NE as you did. The results have been nothing short of spectacular.

It must be said though that whatever the gameplan, Rodgers simply was brilliant against ATL. Some of those moves avoiding tacklers were incredible. Tecmo-Bowl style...

[vince]

Very Good!
Phenomenal!

The accolades can't be overstated for that game. What a historic performance.

[3irty1]

You're not supposed to do what he's doing in the playoffs. Especially not 3 times. Brady, Manning, and Brees have wet dreams about being Aaron Rodgers right now.

[vince]

You're not supposed to do what he's doing in the playoffs. Especially not 3 times. Brady, Manning, and Brees have wet dreams about being Aaron Rodgers right now.:lol::worship::wow::pack:

[jmbarnes101]

My question is why didn't we let BF go sooner? This kid is just something else, I just wish we hadn't wasted 2 of his years on the bench.
Anyone still think Alex Smith is better? I remember being stoked when he was in free fall and even more so when TT actually took him. Great 1st pick for our GM.

[Patler]

I'd say Bert and Aaron are about even in terms of pocket awareness and elusiveness. They just do it differently. Bert wasn't one to typically run outside the pocket and create time with his feet, he'd just take a step or two while the defender was wrapping up air yet would remain in the "pocket" (a term I use very, very loosely in many cases). Rodgers will make you chase him all over the field before embarrasing you. Maybe I give an edge to Rodgers for wearing out bigger defensive linemen with is mobility, but Favre could certainly make a guy miss.

Early in his career, Favre did run out of the pocket a lot, and would have 200 or so rushing yards each season. Not the runner that Rodgers is now, but he did move and throw out of the pocket, or would pull it down and run. He became a lot different the last half of his career.

[RashanGary]

Mike Ditka said this, and I'll try to paraphrase, "I've been around this game for 50 some years. That was the best individual performance I've ever seen in the playoffs." For what that's worth.

[Joemailman]

My question is why didn't we let BF go sooner? This kid is just something else, I just wish we hadn't wasted 2 of his years on the bench.
Anyone still think Alex Smith is better? I remember being stoked when he was in free fall and even more so when TT actually took him. Great 1st pick for our GM.

He wasn't really ready until 2007, so he really only "wasted" one year. Those 3 years behind Favre really helped him. He learned which traits of Favre to adopt, and which to avoid.

[RashanGary]

One thing I noticed. . . . There were very few long throws. Everything was short to mid. I think that's important. It seems our offense functions best when we're throwing short-mid.

[Joemailman]

Hence the resurgence of Donald Driver, who has 16 catches in the last 3 games. He's still gold on 3rd down.

[Tony Oday]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AvMkZ0q71lqHcG4yhiOhxfA5nYcB?slug=jc-rodgersscaryqb011511

wow

[rbaloha1]

He wasn't really ready until 2007, so he really only "wasted" one year. Those 3 years behind Favre really helped him. He learned which traits of Favre to adopt, and which to avoid.

good point. Accurate and playing with confidence. BF minus the interceptions.

IMO must win a super bowl to be considered with the elite qbs.

[rbaloha1]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AvMkZ0q71lqHcG4yhiOhxfA5nYcB?slug=jc-rodgersscaryqb011511

wow

Nice article. Should be a nice 10+ year stretch minus the drama.

[Tarlam!]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AvMkZ0q71lqHcG4yhiOhxfA5nYcB?slug=jc-rodgersscaryqb011511

wow

That's just sick.

[swede]

I'm spamming this idea because I am in love with it.:

TV Commercial:

ARod walks into a Sears making rapid fire decisions on what to buy while D-linemen miss hitting him time and again --crashing into stuff as ARod continues cool under the pressure. As he walks out of the store with an entourage carrying his stuff he stops when he sees Brent still staring at the TV's.

AR: Make up your mind yet?


BF: Nope.

[HarveyWallbangers]

He's good in cold weather too. :)


Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is 7-3 when the game-time temperature is 30 degrees or below. He has 25 touchdowns and five interceptions in those games.

[denverYooper]

Big Hands

[Tarlam!]

I'm spamming this idea because I am in love with it.:

TV Commercial:

ARod walks into a Sears making rapid fire decisions on what to buy while D-linemen miss hitting him time and again --crashing into stuff as ARod continues cool under the pressure. As he walks out of the store with an entourage carrying his stuff he stops when he sees Brent still staring at the TV's.

AR: Make up your mind yet?


BF: Nope.

It would've worked, but nobody gives a toss about Bert anymore, do they? Especially after this season.

[HarveyWallbangers]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/tim_layden/01/15/packers.falcons.insider/index.html


It seems absurd that just a week ago, when the Packers went to Philadelphia and took out the NFC East champion Eagles, that Rodgers was hit with a question about finally winning a playoff game, when he had only played one previously. (A 51-45 loss to Arizona last year in which Rodgers threw for 423 yards and four touchdowns). Now, he has become the first quarterback in NFL history to throw 10 touchdown passes in his first three playoff games (Daryle Lamonica, Dan Marino and Jeff George -- Jeff George? -- all had thrown nine). "I think he's put that issue to rest at this point,'' said Packers offensive tackle Chad Clifton. "The things he can do with his arm and his feet, it's hard to find someone better right now."

Pending whatever Tom Brady might do against the Jets late Sunday afternoon, Rodgers looms as the most dangerous man in the playoffs and a very good reason to climb onto the Green Bay bandwagon. He was good all season. His 101.2 passer rating was third in the NFL behind Brady (111.0) and Philip Rivers (101.8). He threw 30 touchdowns and 11 interceptions and his average of 8.3 yards per attempt was second only to Rivers' 8.7. (As an aside, when I was in the middle of reporting a piece on the art of quarterbacking earlier this season, I asked Rivers whose work he admired. "Aaron Rodgers,'' Rivers said. "His mechanics are just really tight." And that's tight in good way, as in efficient and smooth).

[Iron Mike]

I'd say Bert and Aaron are about even in terms of pocket awareness and elusiveness. They just do it differently. Bert wasn't one to typically run outside the pocket and create time with his feet, he'd just take a step or two while the defender was wrapping up air yet would remain in the "pocket" (a term I use very, very loosely in many cases). Rodgers will make you chase him all over the field before embarrasing you. Maybe I give an edge to Rodgers for wearing out bigger defensive linemen with is mobility, but Favre could certainly make a guy miss.

You forgot to add "and then throw late across the middle into double coverage."

[Iron Mike]

Mike Ditka said this, and I'll try to paraphrase, "I've been around this game for 50 some years. That was the best individual performance I've ever seen in the playoffs." For what that's worth.

FWIW, that Mr. Bear talking up a Packer player. I'd bet that's the LAST thing he wanted to have to say.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Interesting stats from ESPN.


During last Saturday night's divisional playoff game in Atlanta, Fox analyst Troy Aikman said Rodgers now is the best quarterback in football. And it's hard to argue. Rodgers is accurate with his arm, elusive with his feet and overwhelming with his talents. He has achieved what few in football history have. He is the first player to pass for three-plus touchdowns in each of his first three postseason starts. Rodgers now has a 10-to-1 postseason touchdowns-to-interception ratio -- all on the road. He has led the Packers to two of the three highest-scoring performances by a road team in NFL postseason history -- 45 points during an overtime loss last postseason at Arizona and 48 more points last week at Atlanta. In his three postseason starts, the Packers have averaged 38 points. But what might be most impressive is that, with a win Sunday in Chicago, Rodgers will have three road wins this postseason -- as many postseason road games as Brett Favre won in his entire NFL career.

[RashanGary]

Holy fuck.

[MJZiggy]

Interesting stats from ESPN.

Will they never stop comparing him to Brett Favre? :mrgreen:

[mraynrand]

FWIW, that Mr. Bear talking up a Packer player. I'd bet that's the LAST thing he wanted to have to say.


He's doing it on purpose. Think it through.