wootah
02-08-2012, 04:07 AM
Some of the press clippings released the last couple of days show a straightforward Aaron Rodgers, who doesn't hold back his opinion. 2 examples that come to mind:
Regarding the new QB coach:
- On the possibility of tight ends coach Ben McAdoo becoming quarterbacks coach and if it you be a good move for Rodgers: "Well, I think that is an interesting conversation I hope I’m in the loop for. Because I’m in my eighth season. It will be interesting to see what direction he wants to go in, if he wants to bring in a former quarterback with experience to kind of help me with the transition into the middle part of my career, a more of an established player in the league now. I’m not sure what the dynamic would be with a coach who hasn’t coached the position before. But Ben is a very a talented coach and if they do make that decision, I’m sure he will make a smooth transition."
- On what his reaction would be if broadcaster Rich Gannon left the booth to become his position coach: "We have a really good relationship and I have a lot of respect for Rich. That would be kind of what I was talking about when you look at a guy who has played in the league for a long time and can help with the transition into the middle stages of a career, as Rich really didn’t become a starter until he was in his sixth, seventh, eighth year and had lots of success after he turned 30." link (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/138896569.html)
On the Giants defense faking injuries:
It was a big part of of our game-plan to try to speed the tempo up against them. Keep them on the field for longer drives. Do everything at the line of scrimmage. to combat that, there was a little bit of gamesmanship on their side. Some phantom injuries you might call them to try to slow us down and give them some time to recover during a couple of those drives. Check it out tonight. If the patriots get into a rhythym. And do a few drives in a row. You might see a little of that gamesmanship from the Giants. link (http://tucsoncitizen.com/usa-today-sports/2012/02/05/rodgers-giants-faked-phantom-injuries/)
It has been discussed before that everything Rodgers says in the media is well thought of; he has admitted this himself. The comments on the QB coach read like a vote of no confidence for McAdoo to me. The fact that he wants to be involved in the decision making process doesn't feel right either. What's next? Demanding TT to sign Moss? :wink:
Also, even if it's true, making the comment on the Giants D right before the Superbowl, is not exactly an act of class & sportsmanship itself. He should know better than this IMO.
What is your take on this: is he right for voicing his opinions or should he show a bit more restraint on these matters?
Regarding the new QB coach:
- On the possibility of tight ends coach Ben McAdoo becoming quarterbacks coach and if it you be a good move for Rodgers: "Well, I think that is an interesting conversation I hope I’m in the loop for. Because I’m in my eighth season. It will be interesting to see what direction he wants to go in, if he wants to bring in a former quarterback with experience to kind of help me with the transition into the middle part of my career, a more of an established player in the league now. I’m not sure what the dynamic would be with a coach who hasn’t coached the position before. But Ben is a very a talented coach and if they do make that decision, I’m sure he will make a smooth transition."
- On what his reaction would be if broadcaster Rich Gannon left the booth to become his position coach: "We have a really good relationship and I have a lot of respect for Rich. That would be kind of what I was talking about when you look at a guy who has played in the league for a long time and can help with the transition into the middle stages of a career, as Rich really didn’t become a starter until he was in his sixth, seventh, eighth year and had lots of success after he turned 30." link (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/138896569.html)
On the Giants defense faking injuries:
It was a big part of of our game-plan to try to speed the tempo up against them. Keep them on the field for longer drives. Do everything at the line of scrimmage. to combat that, there was a little bit of gamesmanship on their side. Some phantom injuries you might call them to try to slow us down and give them some time to recover during a couple of those drives. Check it out tonight. If the patriots get into a rhythym. And do a few drives in a row. You might see a little of that gamesmanship from the Giants. link (http://tucsoncitizen.com/usa-today-sports/2012/02/05/rodgers-giants-faked-phantom-injuries/)
It has been discussed before that everything Rodgers says in the media is well thought of; he has admitted this himself. The comments on the QB coach read like a vote of no confidence for McAdoo to me. The fact that he wants to be involved in the decision making process doesn't feel right either. What's next? Demanding TT to sign Moss? :wink:
Also, even if it's true, making the comment on the Giants D right before the Superbowl, is not exactly an act of class & sportsmanship itself. He should know better than this IMO.
What is your take on this: is he right for voicing his opinions or should he show a bit more restraint on these matters?