JS...."Rodgers Reputation as a Leader..."

[Bretsky]

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/thrown-into-question-n58fedi-187970011.html

gotta admit....I didn't see atory like this hitting the papers anytime soon

At this point I think it's B.S........but who knows

[denverYooper]

You know, I thought that it was based on a handful of tweets that got fairly wide circulation during the season. Apparently I was only partly right. Rodgers was also critical of reporters 14 hours after their playoff loss (shocker).

On second thought, maybe the motivation was that the criticized press had a bit of an axe to grind.

[esoxx]

A lot of conjecture and reaches in the article for sure.
Something we do know however is he seems rather sensitive/thin skinned and holds grudges. Those typically aren't desirous leadership traits.

[Joemailman]

He lacks leadership traits because he was criticized by Shannon Sharpe, Finley's agent and Jennings' sister? I think the article goes a long way to justify Rodgers' contempt for the press that is described in the opening of the article.

[Jimx29]

running out of stuff to report on already?

[pbmax]

He lacks leadership traits because he was criticized by Shannon Sharpe, Finley's agent and Jennings' sister? I think the article goes a long way to justify Rodgers' contempt for the press that is described in the opening of the article.

I am more concerned with the fact that I think Peyton might well average 5 TDs with this receiving crew. Or, in other words, look like Rodgers did for 13 games in 2011. Something, and I don't think its leadership, is not working on this offense right now.

M3 might need to revisit the deep to short pass progression against certain coverages.

[Guiness]

Seems like someone with an axe to grind to me as well. Reporters have always gotten snippy when denied interviews, which TFA says right at the beginning. So they decided to do one anyways.

That bit about him being passed over because he was a know-it-all...I call BS on that, it's the first time I've ever heard it. THAT'S the reason he slipped to #24 now? lol

Nothing new to see here. Just old shit being re-hashed. Move along.

[Patler]

Anyone want to bet Reischel was the reporter referred to in the opening paragraphs?

Even if he wasn't, he seems upset that Rodgers criticized the reporter, in the locker room, more or less to the reporters face, within ear shot of maybe a handful of people at most, so he publishes an article to the world criticizing Rodgers personality? Whether or not the article is accurate, it is a pretty lame approach.

Last year, during a season that went well, all they could do was gush about Rodgers leadership qualities, the get-togethers he hosted, his openness with rookies and newcomers, how in sync he and his receivers were, how he reached out to all players, etc. Has Rodgers now changed that much? I doubt it. Where were all theses criticisms last year?

It's no wonder athletes get fed up with reporters, and some simply quit dealing with them.

[RashanGary]

A lot of conjecture and reaches in the article for sure.
Something we do know however is he seems rather sensitive/thin skinned and holds grudges. Those typically aren't desirous leadership traits.

Leaders are typically thin skinned and do hold grudges. Alpha dogs can't help but be alpha dogs. When it comes time to protect the pack, they'll rip your throat out. A lot of leaders are arrogant hot-heads and control freaks. Respect is the top trait of a leader. If love is in there, it's quite often of the tough variety.

These guys aren't fucking kindergarten teachers or puppy parading flaming homo-sexuals. There's no, "I'm such a nicer person than you, and look at my inner feminine side" to football.

Also, Rodgers takes a, "give Wilde everything and everybody else nothing" approach toward the local media. I don't think AR can stand the JS. Personally, I think he gets off on the power to fuck with the people who fuck with everyone else. I'd call that a good, common leadership characteristic - the cross my border and I'll eat your heart for dinner - variety.

I love Rodgers and I can't stand the flamers who run around hugging puppies like their nicer than you. Ha, nicer your way to no stories, ass holes. And you queers will always hate leaders because you're not and they are.

[wootah]

These guys aren't fucking kindergarten teachers or puppy parading flaming homo-sexuals.

[Patler]

Doesn't that photograph just scream "professional athlete"?

[rbaloha1]

A-rod is a leader that demands excellence at every part of the operation.

IMO does take accountability when he says stuff like, "left plays on the field." IMO that means I missed big plays. Team is reliant upon the offense scoring points with big plays.

Problem is the show me the $ brothers/families concerned about $. Rather than keep quiet they need a scapegoat. Ask a brother to return money after not living up to a contract -- forget it.

Less than stellar stats -- sayonara.

[denverYooper]

Anyone want to bet Reischel was the reporter referred to in the opening paragraphs?

Even if he wasn't, he seems upset that Rodgers criticized the reporter, in the locker room, more or less to the reporters face, within ear shot of maybe a handful of people at most, so he publishes an article to the world criticizing Rodgers personality? Whether or not the article is accurate, it is a pretty lame approach.

Last year, during a season that went well, all they could do was gush about Rodgers leadership qualities, the get-togethers he hosted, his openness with rookies and newcomers, how in sync he and his receivers were, how he reached out to all players, etc. Has Rodgers now changed that much? I doubt it. Where were all theses criticisms last year?

It's no wonder athletes get fed up with reporters, and some simply quit dealing with them.

The press gets huffy about Belichick's approach after losses as well but I've always appreciated it.

[denverYooper]

Leaders are typically thin skinned and do hold grudges. Alpha dogs can't help but be alpha dogs. When it comes time to protect the pack, they'll rip your throat out. A lot of leaders are arrogant hot-heads and control freaks. Respect is the top trait of a leader. If love is in there, it's quite often of the tough variety.

These guys aren't fucking kindergarten teachers or puppy parading flaming homo-sexuals. There's no, "I'm such a nicer person than you, and look at my inner feminine side" to football.

Also, Rodgers takes a, "give Wilde everything and everybody else nothing" approach toward the local media. I don't think AR can stand the JS. Personally, I think he gets off on the power to fuck with the people who fuck with everyone else. I'd call that a good, common leadership characteristic - the cross my border and I'll eat your heart for dinner - variety.

I love Rodgers and I can't stand the flamers who run around hugging puppies like their nicer than you. Ha, nicer your way to no stories, ass holes. And you queers will always hate leaders because you're not and they are.

A bunch of great points here.

I'm sure that he was indeed sticking up for his guys -- players and coaches. The reporter in question was probably asking Bishop questions like "do you think Capers should be fired for this?" and "do you want Capers fired for giving up 579 yards to the 49ers?". And it was the day after their loss, so I'm sure he was still just livid. You can read it and think "oh, he's so petty, why say those things to the poor wittle weporters?" Or you can read it and think, "hey, he really gives a damn about this team".

The Aaron Rodgers show really is a goldmine for Wilde. I don't think it's that unusual for an athlete to have one most trusted media member through which to disseminate his POV. If you listen to the show you'll notice that at times Rodgers is critical of media narratives and he's very savvy about understanding and articulating it.

[mraynrand]

Doesn't that photograph just scream "professional athlete"?

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