MM said in his presser that Aaron had the scans this morning but he hadn't heard from the doctors yet. He half jokingly said if McKenzie doesn't tell him by tomorrow he'll be the next guy on IR. :lol:
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MM said in his presser that Aaron had the scans this morning but he hadn't heard from the doctors yet. He half jokingly said if McKenzie doesn't tell him by tomorrow he'll be the next guy on IR. :lol:
not to mention the fans
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...h-key-decision
This article starts with things no one said to Rapoport. But then he gets to the nub of the argument:
So its not 100% and had no chance of being 100%. Is it 80%? RapSheet doesn't know. So you are left with two choices, McKenzie is consuming with specialist to see if its truly above 80 everywhere OR the debate about 79-81% is being done at the front office level.Quote:
As Packers doctor Pat McKenzie and other experts evaluate the scan, the decision was described as a "risk/reward" decision. The bone isn't fully healed -- and there was no chance it was going to be after two months. That was the expectation. Typically, 80-percent healed is healthy enough to be on the field. And Rodgers chose a surgical procedure involving two plates and 13 screws as an aggressive way of accelerating healing and protecting his throwing shoulder. It was a success.
My bet is on the former.
FYI, here is what 57.6% looks like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49vo1JvT8Ss
This is all very interesting. :idea:
It makes ZERO sense to me to play Aaron Rodgers again if he's just 80-81 % healed.
Just let this Season play out and allow 100% healing.
That's just my thinking and my IQ and Life is simply about common sense.
The Green Bay Packers are just frankly not a good Football team this year and the NFC is loaded with good football teams.
Why risk Aaron Rodgers for any short term and improbable chance and Playoffs or about 40%; and after that, a miserable one and done once in the Playoffs.
My prediction based on common sense:
Aaron Rodgers is done this Season and there are too many other reasons the Green Bay Packers want it just that way.
Everyone back next Season for another 'Brand New Fresh Start'.
I've not read this to this point in time or before this post:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...h-key-decision
Packers, Aaron Rodgers at crossroads with key decision
By: Ian Rapoport ... NFL Network Insider
Published: Dec. 12, 2017 at 11:39 a.m. Updated: Dec. 12, 2017 at 04:34 p.m.
Bringing him back really makes no sense. This team is pathetically terrible, they aren't a championship team.
It's hard to take this seriously. Packers were 4-1 with Rodgers. They nearly beat Pittsburgh without him. I get the accumulated injury deal, but that's a problem for everyone. Just ask Philly. You never know what's going to happen. Maybe with Rodgers back, and with a two-headed running game, the Packers could dominate TOP against other teams and protect their defensive-back depleted defense and be totally competitive. If Rodgers is healthy, who knows - maybe he gets as blistering hot as in 2010 and they run a team off the field when they weren't supposed to and it propels them to Championship. Careers are limited, you never want to miss an opportunity, no matter how improbable.
They say 80% healed is suitable to play. Assuming it's true that Rodgers wants to play, PLAY HIM!
I've been a big supporter of Hundley, but the fact is, the game at Carolina is probably the toughest of the three, and it's unlikely we could win it without Aaron Rodgers. If we lose at Carolina with him, then sit him out.
What's the worst case? Back to square one with a re-break. He then still should be completely healed by next season.
Who here thinks Rodgers can step on the field Sunday and play at the same level he was at before being carted off the field?
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You guys are hilarious. If he's healthy enough - he can and should play. Anytime you have a shot at a post season with aaron - you grasp at it like a fat kid on birthday cake.
No matter what I want as a fan, if Arod plays Sunday, he's got some guts. Carolina is leading the league in sacks and QB hits I think. And with our O-line?
I wonder if the Panthers will take that shot at him if they can, or if they'll back off when they can out of respect?
I like the long version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPtH5bUeX1s
You really think stubby is going to use those backs if he has rodgers on the field? They will get a bit behind, stubby will panic and call deep pass plays. Then the pathetic GB oline will get Rodgers hurt again. Now if they had even a mediocre defense and would actually stick to the running game. I think AR would be ok as they wouldn't be playing from behind.
aaronrodgers12It's been a long road from that day to this, but I'm happy to say I've been medically cleared to return. Thanks for all the love, support, prayers, and well wishes over the past 8 weeks ❤️ and a big thank you to Dr McKenzie and our incredible training staff. #riseagain #
Excellent News on a night when some Good was needed to outweigh bad.