season over...

[denverYooper]

his source said rodgers would be lucky to play this week and if they lose he WOULD be shut down. the source is a blogger @rapsheet. need a better source than that. I just can't believe they'd shut him down for a collar bone.

Rappapport's source was someone else, and RapSheet works for NFLNetwork.

The "source" could be a scout, or McGinn, or another blogger, sure. It wouldn't surprise me if this were true though. Rodgers has mentioned that there's been constant discussion over risk/reward scenarios regarding when he comes back from the injury. If there is no more reward (SB), then there is no point taking on any risk at all, from their perspective. At that point, there is more reward in Rodgers making sure the collarbone is completely healed for the rest of his career and getting a sober accounting of the team around him.

[gbgary]

lol. okay. but there is a point where having sum grammer and proper word useage makes what you right more readable and ewe are enable to convey your information in a better manner and won must think that the hole purpose in righting something is that you wish to convey some information so that why not make it easier on the reader to understand what you are trying to say and personally i had to read that particular post a couple of times to understand what he was trying to say

lol

[denverYooper]

Besides, it might have been a real eye opener for him when the team couldn't win a damn game without him. He's got to have a lot of doubt as to whether they have a playoff caliber team this year.

[Carolina_Packer]

There's giving up and knowing when it's time to call it a season. I hope the medical staff would only clear him to play if the risk for further injury to the same collarbone were minimal. Of course, they can't guarantee anything. Rodgers himself is not going to risk his career, if that's even a risk here. Not for the last quarter of a season. It's one thing to take a risk and play when you know all the team needs is a main ingredient back in the mix, and then it's full steam ahead.

Is the defense going to start playing together better and play more like they are capable of playing (first Detroit game, first half of Cincinnati, Baltimore), or are they going to continue to play like they have for the past few weeks, getting carved up like a Thanksgiving turkey? No doubt a high-functioning Rodgers back in the line-up to make the offense go, score points and make the other team have to try and keep up, possibly getting them out of their game. That used to play into the D's hands from a turnover margin standpoint, but when you can't stop the run, it's hard to generate a pass rush because you're losing the down and distance battle.

Also, with all the shuffling of the offensive line because of injuries, plus Rodgers injuries, you have to account for the team's ability to protect Rodgers and for him to be able to protect himself from further injury.

As bad as this campaign has turned out, I still keep thinking, this is the NFL, look at recent teams (within the last 5 years) and how many of them were garbage back then and where they are now. We just need to get healthy, re-group, create more competition in camp next year, change defensive coaching leadership (message clearly being tuned out, and welcome worn out, and while not entirely his fault, it is ultimately his responsibility). We don't have as far to go as some of those teams have come in 5 or less years, so the Packers can find a winning formula for success, that includes having a consistently good defense. Funny how basically the same players with a different voice at the top can make the difference (see Rob Ryan in New Orleans this year).

[Patler]

his source said rodgers would be lucky to play this week and if they lose he WOULD be shut down. the source is a blogger @rapsheet. need a better source than that. I just can't believe they'd shut him down for a collar bone.

An article I read this weekend reminded me that a few years ago Tony Romo was out 10 weeks for a broken collar bone. One guy noted that it all depends on blood flow to the area of the break, and some people simply do not have a lot of blood flow in some areas of their collar bones. Cracks or breaks there can take a long time to heal.

As for the danger - it was pointed out that a severe break, which could occur if not healed fully, can involve major ligament damage, and the left shoulder ligaments provide the stability and base for right-handed throws. Damage to those ligaments could affect Rodgers' throwing.

Apparently he got away with nothing significant long term, just bones that need to heal. But, rushing it could cause longer term problems. The way things have gone this season, there doesn't seem to be much reason to take any chances with him at all.

[gbgary]

well...it must be a much worse break than we've been led to believe.

[woodbuck27]

lol. okay. but there is a point where having sum grammer and proper word useage makes what you right more readable and ewe are enable to convey your information in a better manner and won must think that the hole purpose in righting something is that you wish to convey some information so that why not make it easier on the reader to understand what you are trying to say and personally i had to read that particular post a couple of times to understand what he was trying to say

Another thing after observation:

Who wants to have to go for a flu shot and grammar shot at this time of year.

It looks to me like an epidemic of grammar disease is already upon us.

[Patler]

well...it must be a much worse break than we've been led to believe.

No. not really. One article said a relatively minor crack can take as long or longer than a complete break. You just never know how long it will take until you observe the healing process. It could take 3-4 weeks, or 8-10 weeks.

[woodbuck27]

his source said rodgers would be lucky to play this week and if they lose he WOULD be shut down. the source is a blogger @rapsheet. need a better source than that. I just can't believe they'd shut him down for a collar bone.

I'll be very surprized if we see Aaron Rodgers back this week.

I won't be surprized if he doesn't play another snap this season.

[bobblehead]

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 3m

For #Packers, if Rodgers can’t go this week & they have no chance at the playoffs, source said it’s possible Rodgers is shut down for 2013

Source was a 13 year old he talked to on his walk to school. I don't buy it, he is speculating at something any one of us could guess. It may be true, but I highly doubt anyone in the organization told him so.

[bobblehead]

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[digitaldean]

Per WBAY-TV's (Green Bay) Facebook page....
Contrary to an earlier report, #Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he will be ready to go for next Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Earlier this morning, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the Packers could shut down Aaron Rodgers if the team falls out of playoff contention.

But Fox Sports Anchor/Reporter Kyle Montgomery says Rodgers personally told him, "I'll be back and ready to go Sunday."

For what it's worth.....

[red]

I really think its stupid for him to play this week

We have almost no chance afte the 49ers just won

We would have to win our last 4 games, and have either the 49ers or lions, who are both playing well, lose their last 4 games

Slim to no chance right now

I see only one reason for rodgers to play before he's 100%, and that is so the team finishes strong to save his coaches asses

[Joemailman]

I really think its stupid for him to play this week

We have almost no chance afte the 49ers just won

We would have to win our last 4 games, and have either the 49ers or lions, who are both playing well, lose their last 4 games

Slim to no chance right now

I see only one reason for rodgers to play before he's 100%, and that is so the team finishes strong to save his coaches asses

If the Packers win out, they only need the Lions to lose twice to win the division.

[red]

If the Packers win out, they only need the Lions to lose twice to win the division.

Dont they also own a tie-breaker?