Our Starting QB For The Opener

[Scott Campbell]

B.P.A.



I disagree with those who say that Rodgers deserves to start. I think Rodgers deserves the front runner status, but if he gets beat out in camp, too bad for Aaron. This is a football team, not a monarchy where the next up in blood line automatically gets crowned. The two QB's drafted are rookies, and unlikely to beat Rodgers out. But if one of them does, I say let them play.

[BallHawk]

In a just world that would happen.

But do you really think on a MNF Season Opener at the retirement of Favre's jersey number that the Pack would start anybody but Rodgers? That'd be ludicrous.

Of course, this is making the assumption Aaron doesn't earn the job, which I am positive he will.

[Lurker64]

I think that there are two ways to go about it:

Put as much effort as possible into preparing Aaron Rodgers to succeed as an NFL starter this season, and give him the vast majority of reps with the #1 guys.

-OR-

Have a fair competition to crown the starter and then (in whatever amount of time remains) try preparing that guy to be the starter this year and give him the majority of reps that remain.

I honestly think the first approach will result in more wins this season.

[Green Bud Packer]

There's no way I see Rodgers losing out in training camp. His knowledge of Macs offense will be light years ahead of the rooks.

[RashanGary]

I say you put everything into preparing Rodgers to be the starter.

At the same time, focus on teaching the rookies the playbook and working on their fundementals. Get them ready if they have to play. Then, if Rodgers doesn't light it up this year, bring the young up and comers in next year after a season in the system and an off season in QB school, train them all to start and let the best man win.

Right now, I just don't see how Rodgers can get beat by a rookie. Rodgers should get the first shot and if he fails, take a look at Brohm when the playoffs are out of reach. I just can't fathom a rookie starting at QB being our best shot at any point early in the year. Rodgers doesn't deserve to be crowned anything, but if he's not better than Brohm and Flynn right now, there is seriously something wrong with him and they should just cut his ass yesterday.

[GBRulz]

I agree with you, SC but IMO the only way I don't see Aaron starting is due to injury. This is TT's pride and joy, I mean he was given the backup spot in his 2nd year, not because he earned it, but because of where he was drafted. I don't see it being any different now with the starting role. TT has too much pride to not start Aaron in lieu of a rookie.

[Carolina_Packer]

Rodgers all the way. Brohm (or Flynn) would have to come in and be lights out and an incredibly quick study to challenge Rodgers. Could happen, but likely won't. I still hope we sign a vet at QB.

[KYPack]

Re: Our Starting QB For The Opener

B.P.A.



I disagree with those who say that Rodgers deserves to start. I think Rodgers deserves the front runner status, but if he gets beat out in camp, too bad for Aaron. This is a football team, not a monarchy where the next up in blood line automatically gets crowned. The two QB's drafted are rookies, and unlikely to beat Rodgers out. But if one of them does, I say let them play.

Scott, there are a lot of posters on this forum that would make a comment like that.

But man, I'm shocked you posted this.

ARod, if healthy will be the starting QB for the Pack in our opening regular season game.

Oh yeah, unless the Colts trade Manning to us or something.

Are you shittin' me??????????????????????????????????

[Rastak]

Re: Our Starting QB For The Opener

B.P.A.



I disagree with those who say that Rodgers deserves to start. I think Rodgers deserves the front runner status, but if he gets beat out in camp, too bad for Aaron. This is a football team, not a monarchy where the next up in blood line automatically gets crowned. The two QB's drafted are rookies, and unlikely to beat Rodgers out. But if one of them does, I say let them play.

Scott, there are a lot of posters on this forum that would make a comment like that.

But man, I'm shocked you posted this.

ARod, if healthy will be the starting QB for the Pack in our opening regular season game.

Oh yeah, unless the Colts trade Manning to us or something.

Are you shittin' me??????????????????????????????????

KY, he's actually right.

95% chance Rodgers plays the best given his experience and the advantage of playing with the starters.

05% chance Brohm plays out of his head and Rodgers looks awful.


Would you really declare Rodgers the starter no matter WHAT happens? That's kind of crazy. He'll almost certainly win the job but if he completely melts down would you really want to put yourself in a box with absolutes?

[vince]

Re: Our Starting QB For The Opener

I disagree with those who say that Rodgers deserves to start. I think Rodgers deserves the front runner status, but if he gets beat out in camp, too bad for Aaron. This is a football team, not a monarchy where the next up in blood line automatically gets crowned. The two QB's drafted are rookies, and unlikely to beat Rodgers out. But if one of them does, I say let them play.

While noone would disagree that the best man should start, this IS kind of a silly argument. The QB who is most ready to lead the team to victory "deserves" to start. Neither of the rookies-to-be will be anywhere near as ready to make the proper calls behind center and read a much faster game with people flying at them from everywhere at the start of the season as Rodgers, who's been learning the system and working under McCarthy for two years, already is. Besides readiness, Rodgers is the most physically gifted of the bunch. And while Brohm's biggest asset is his intelligence, Rodgers is also very smart as well.

I a bit surprised at how little confidence some seem to have in Rodgers. His only problem may be his health. He's got everything else you'd want.

[RashanGary]

It would be a shock if a rookie outperforms an established guy at that position. He's a high pick, he's obviously brought in to compete for the long term starting job, but in all probablity his first real shot at taking the job comes when the Packers are eliminated from the playoffs. You just don't toss in a rookie QB unless you have to or you really stink. Rodgers has worked hard, done everthing right. He's played well when given the chance. He gets a chance to fly or fall.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Re: Our Starting QB For The Opener

While noone would disagree that the best man should start, this IS kind of a silly argument. The QB who is most ready to lead the team to victory "deserves" to start. Neither of the rookies-to-be will be anywhere near as ready to make the proper calls behind center and read a much faster game with people flying at them from everywhere at the start of the season as Rodgers, who's been learning the system and working under McCarthy for two years, already is. Besides readiness, Rodgers is the most physically gifted of the bunch. And while Brohm's biggest asset is his intelligence, Rodgers is also very smart as well.

I a bit surprised at how little confidence some seem to have in Rodgers. His only problem may be his health. He's got everything else you'd want.

Agreed.

[KYPack]

1. Vince, QFT, pal. ARod will start the opener with 100% certainty baring injury.

2. Both Scott and Ras are fulla shit?

Yeah. You guys gotta be kiddin' me!
Have other posters swooped in and stole you boys ID's er WTF?

[texaspackerbacker]

It's Rodgers's job to lose. If he plays reasonably well, he's the man even if Brohm (or Flynn) look like a superstar.

I think this double QB draft indicates no signing of a veteran backup, though.

I fully expect the Packers to trade one or both of the rookies in a year or two or three for higher picks than what we used to get them.

[the_idle_threat]

Lurker makes the best case for why Rodgers should be named uncontroverted #1, at least for this year: it comes down to how you're going to divide the practice snaps.

Rodgers has done the homework for several years and he knows the offense. Brohm is just walking in the door, and not only does he need to learn the offense, but he needs to learn the speed of the pro game.

I don't think you give extra snaps to the rookie to create a low-percentage competition. There may be a 5% chance (at best, IMO) that Brohm (or any rookie QB) could actually step in and play at the NFL level right away.

Give Rodgers all of the starters' snaps. He's learned the offense thoroughly, but he's never had the opportunity to get all the snaps, because Brett has been getting them. He can use the reps, and they would go to better use than if they are given to a guy who is most likely not ready yet between the ears.

Save the competition for next year, when Brohm has had time to practice with (and against) pro players and is caught up in learning the offense.

One man's opinion.