Packers gaining confidence in Rodgers' strong arm

[RashanGary]

I just really need to know.......are you basing all this on the Dallas game?
Other than the Dallas game how could you possibly have anything to base this statement on. AND, if you are making a comment on a QB's future based on one game, I'd say you are kinda out there.

Is it really so bad to be a Packer fan and taking the wait and see stance? Seems all you want to do is dog Favre and pimp Rodgers. Trust me, no one thinks less of those that are hopeful but skeptical this year....it's natural.

I'm basing it on what Jennings and Jones said as well as what I saw in the Dallas game. And for the record, I'm not insulting anyone. I just think people are going to be surpised at how well this offense can function without #4.

[GrnBay007]

Old Favre

Average teammate
Stubborn
Ornary

Yeah, it's aways the average teammate type that are stubborn and ornery that grab their fellow teammates and throw them over their shoulder in celebration.

[GrnBay007]

And for the record, I'm not insulting anyone.

Well, yeah...you have been insulting a HOF GB QB lately. Not sure why. Be happy we witnessed his play on our team....how many fans out there wish they could have.

I just think people are going to be surpised at how well this offense can function without #4.

I hope they do too.......and they should!! The O is set up for Rodgers far better then it was for Favre for how many of the last years.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I'm basing it on what Jennings and Jones said as well as what I saw in the Dallas game. And for the record, I'm not insulting anyone. I just think people are going to be surpised at how well this offense can function without #4.

For the record, you did insult people with the Favre worship and take it like a man comments. These same receivers said Favre still had one of the strongest arms in the league last year. His coach and Troy Aikman also said the same thing. So, you'll mix and match when you'll believe their comments. Like I said, ARod may have a comparable arm. Maybe he has a howitzer. Maybe they are just pumping him up because they know the pressure he's under. It's not like a player has never done that.

Personally, I think you have selective memory on Favre's arm strength. I know you're a big Ted Thompson guy (I've become one also), and the pro-Favre posters have often been the Thompson bashers, but it is okay to be cool with both guys. Did Favre do everything perfectly? No, but he was one of the best QBs in the league in probably 90% of the seasons he played (last year included). He definitely still had good arm strength--much better than average. On the other hand, Thompson is doing a good job also. I'm hopeful that ARod will take the reigns and we won't miss a beat, but it's possible he isn't the answer. We don't know. Personally, I just hope the guy stays healthy--because I think we'll be fine if he does.

[MJZiggy]

I'm basing it on what Jennings and Jones said as well as what I saw in the Dallas game. And for the record, I'm not insulting anyone. I just think people are going to be surpised at how well this offense can function without #4.

For the record, you did insult people with the Favre worship and take it like a man comments. These same receivers said Favre still had one of the strongest arms in the league last year. His coach and Troy Aikman also said the same thing. So, you'll mix and match when you'll believe their comments. Like I said, ARod may have a comparable arm. Maybe he has a howitzer. Maybe they are just pumping him up because they know the pressure he's under. It's not like a player has never done that.

Personally, I think you have selective memory on Favre's arm strength. I know you're a big Ted Thompson guy (I've become one also), and the pro-Favre posters have often been the Thompson bashers, but it is okay to be cool with both guys. Did Favre do everything perfectly? No, but he was one of the best QBs in the league in probably 90% of the seasons he played (last year included). He definitely still had good arm strength--much better than average. On the other hand, Thompson is doing a good job also. I'm hopeful that ARod will take the reigns and we won't miss a beat, but it's possible he isn't the answer. We don't know. Personally, I just hope the guy stays healthy--because I think we'll be fine if he does.

[Partial]

Good point, Partial. I don't know if I agree that Favre still throws and elite level laser, but his quick release, strong arm (not elite at all), damn good fundementals and top tier decision making made him great last year. Early in his career it was his rocket arm and brute strength that allowed him to get away from defenders. The Favre last year was a very different QB of the Favre 15 years ago but similarly effective. Rodgers is going ot have to play more like the 39 year old Favre than the 24 year old Favre because Rodgers just doesn't have the phsyical skills of a young Favre. He might be a step up from the old Favre physically though. His teammates seem to think so as well so it's not that far fetched.

You're crazy. He can throw a laser as hard as anyone can.

[Partial]

So far Partial is the only guy who's made a reasonable arguement that seemed to be relatively objective in nature and based on last year not reputiation. I think he was a little influenced (believing Favre throws rockets so believing he saw it, not simply observing it). Still, it had more to do with quick release and a wide array of skills than it did with brute physical skill (arm and strength, although he was still good in those departments as well) and I think that is a very good description of old man Favre. It's not a very good description of young man Favre (the one who's reputation blinded people from seeing the good decision maker, fundementally sound, protypical smart QB) that played last year.

My argument goes against what you're saying. Favre has a cannon. No way to dispute that. Put him on a radar gun and he is probably the fastest or near the fastest. I doubt he throws it the farthest, but I bet he puts more velocity on a ball going 30 yards then anyone.

[Bretsky]

I'm basing it on what Jennings and Jones said as well as what I saw in the Dallas game. And for the record, I'm not insulting anyone. I just think people are going to be surpised at how well this offense can function without #4.

For the record, you did insult people with the Favre worship and take it like a man comments. These same receivers said Favre still had one of the strongest arms in the league last year. His coach and Troy Aikman also said the same thing. So, you'll mix and match when you'll believe their comments. Like I said, ARod may have a comparable arm. Maybe he has a howitzer. Maybe they are just pumping him up because they know the pressure he's under. It's not like a player has never done that.

Personally, I think you have selective memory on Favre's arm strength. I know you're a big Ted Thompson guy (I've become one also), and the pro-Favre posters have often been the Thompson bashers, but it is okay to be cool with both guys. Did Favre do everything perfectly? No, but he was one of the best QBs in the league in probably 90% of the seasons he played (last year included). He definitely still had good arm strength--much better than average. On the other hand, Thompson is doing a good job also. I'm hopeful that ARod will take the reigns and we won't miss a beat, but it's possible he isn't the answer. We don't know. Personally, I just hope the guy stays healthy--because I think we'll be fine if he does.

what he said

kudos to HW