Backup QB: TT's bluff gets called.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Arod went down with the game in a difficult spot, but still winnable.

The first pass that master Flynn throws is a short slant that sailed a full 3 yards behind the receiver. Obviously nerves from a player throwing his first NFL pass.

The team brings ARod back into the game, even though he really shouldn't be out there.

The idea that the team will "be OK" with unimpressive rookies as backups is fiction. TT's strategy of only adding players of good value to the squad blew up in his face this time. And taking two QBs in the same draft was a dubious move. TT should have been in hot pursuit of a veteran backup as soon as Favre retired.

[Pacopete4]

Re: Backup QB: TT's bluff gets called.

Arod went down with the game in a difficult spot, but still winnable.

The first pass that master Flynn throws is a short slant that sailed a full 3 yards behind the receiver. Obviously nerves from a player throwing his first NFL pass.

The team brings ARod back into the game, even though he really shouldn't be out there.

The idea that the team will "be OK" with unimpressive rookies as backups is fiction. TT's strategy of only adding players of good value to the squad blew up in his face this time. And taking two QBs in the same draft was a dubious move. Should have been in hot pursuit of a veteran backup as soon as Favre retired.

I think its to early to say it was called... our backup hasnt even really had a chance to prove anyone wrong/right yet.. unless ur going to count his one possesion today

[Harlan Huckleby]

the coaches throwing Rodgers back out there with a limp throwing arm was an admission of failure. They don't trust Flynn to do the job he is penciled-in to do. That's on the GM.

[Pacopete4]

the coaches throwing Rodgers back out there with a limp throwing arm was an admission of failure. They don't trust Flynn to do the job he is penciled-in to do. That's on the GM.

that makes zero sense... the starting QB wanted to go out and try to get us a lead so that makes the backup a failure?.... pure stupidity

[Scott Campbell]

I agree. Joey Harrington gives us a chance. Flynn didn't.

Though I'm not sure Peyton Manning could have pulled it out the way our running game and OL were playing.

[Harlan Huckleby]

If my mammary serves me, the PAckers were actually ahead by 1 point when Rodgers got hurt.

Tampa was kickin butt, that's true, the Packers were fortunate to collect those Griese balls. But this is a situation custom-made for a backup - get in there and move the sticks a couple times.

[Pacopete4]

he threw one pass.... and ur judging him


if anything bitch at MM for not allowing the kid to do his job and get first downs, instead he was a pussy and ran the ball even on 3rd down thinking our D could hold a one point lead

[Harlan Huckleby]

he threw one pass.... and ur judging him

the coaches judged him, they got him the hell out of there.

[Pacopete4]

he threw one pass.... and ur judging him

the coaches judged him, they got him the hell out of there.

judged him on one slant pass? and then he was taken out because Arod wanted to play and what did he do? oh, missed a wide open DD and got picked...


the backups may suck, which is the most likely thing... but u CANNOT say they do because we have not seen them get a chance in games... therefore, u cannot start telling me TT failed there...

[Scott Campbell]

therefore, u cannot start telling me TT failed there...

Too late. He already did.

[Joemailman]

Flynn was put in a tough situation. Before he got to run a play, a penalty was called. Packers couldn't run the ball and the TB defense knew it. If he has to start a game, he'll be better prepared than he was in that situation. If the Pack can't find a RB who can do better than 15 carries for 20 yards, it might not matter who the QB is.

[Pacopete4]

Flynn was put in a tough situation. Before he got to run a play, a penalty was called. Packers couldn't run the ball and the TB defense knew it. If he has to start a game, he'll be better prepared than he was in that situation. If the Pack can't find a RB who can do better than 15 carries for 20 yards, it might not matter who the QB is.

we could try to find a QB that can still win games with a RB that gets 20 yrds on 15 carries... i think i might know where one is playing

[cpk1994]

If my mammary serves me, the PAckers were actually ahead by 1 point when Rodgers got hurt.

Tampa was kickin butt, that's true, the Packers were fortunate to collect those Griese balls. But this is a situation custom-made for a backup - get in there and move the sticks a couple times.

You think with your breasts?

[Harlan Huckleby]

the backups may suck, which is the most likely thing... but u CANNOT say they do because we have not seen them get a chance in games... therefore, u cannot start telling me TT failed there...

The idea of having TWO rookie QBs on the roster is problematic. You can't count on a rookie to be a backup.

Today is only one incident, but it clearly demonstrated what a fix the Packers are in when Rodgers gets an owy. My opinion stands regardless of today's drama.

[Scott Campbell]

If he has to start a game, he'll be better prepared than he was in that situation.

Backups need to be prepared. 2 rookie QB's is risky.