DECISION COMING SOON

[mraynrand]

Max, the Niners, Seachickens and Panthers all have defenses that can throttle a Flynn-led offense like Detroit did on Thanksgiving. The Packer D is far too beat up to withstand a 15 to 20 minute difference in TOP, even with the just adequate offenses those teams possess. At NO would be a blow out of epic proportions, but I agree that NO could go down hard in Lambeau.

[pbmax]

Max, the Niners, Seachickens and Panthers all have defenses that can throttle a Flynn-led offense like Detroit did on Thanksgiving. The Packer D is far too beat up to withstand a 15 to 20 minute difference in TOP, even with the just adequate offenses those teams possess. At NO would be a blow out of epic proportions, but I agree that NO could go down hard in Lambeau.

Homefield solves some of the Niner D problem, though it will be tough sledding. It was all Rodgers could do to hang 22, 31 and 28 on them in the last 3 games versus Harbaugh
Seriously, Flynn will have a tough time no matter what, though I don't expect T-day level problems at home. The main problem is the defense in this game. The 49ers are not as efficient on offense this year but they can run and pass and the Packers struggle against a quality multi-faceted attack. That is why this game worries me more than others. I haven't looked yet, but I would much prefer to face the Saints with Flynn than the 49ers.

Seahawks at home can give Flynn or Rodgers fits, but I am not afraid of their far more limited attack.

Panthers D will give Packers fits though this road game will not be as tough as New Orleans or Seattle would be. Panthers want to run and the Packers, if faced with a single option, can shut that down. That leaves Newton to worry about. Would help Packer cause if Smith is limited by health. Newton worries me, but he can still be had.

[woodbuck27]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10192087/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-says-decision-week-17-status-due-Thursday

Aaron Rodgers: 'I'm feeling better'

Updated: December 24, 2013, 5:04 PM ET

By: Rob Demovsky | ESPN.com

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http://lombardiave.com/2013/12/25/big-day-aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-chicago-bears/

It’s a big day for Aaron Rodgers, The Green Bay Packers, and Chicago Bears

By:Raymond Rivard - Dec 25th, 2013 at 6:49 pm

GO PACKERS !

[denverYooper]

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 3m
Aaron Rodgers does not make the final decision on playing Sunday. But all signs positive today. Could he return to save the day? #Staytuned

[denverYooper]

Yeah well. The decision will be announced after practice, but the first portion of practice opens to the media in 5 minutes. I have a feeling there will be a focus on Rodgers's activity. Demovsky's already beating the drum.

[denverYooper]

LOLOL.

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 1m
Going into Hutson Center for #Packers practice. Team rules dictate no Tweets 'til media viewing session ends. @AaronRodgers12 updates after.

[denverYooper]

They're going to stretch this information game out as far as they can.

[denverYooper]

What if they decide to start Flynn but make Rodgers active as the backup QB? Now that would be some trollan.

[denverYooper]

Rob Demovsky @RobDemovsky 2m
Aaron Rodgers took 1st rep in every drill during open part of practice. Those usually go to the starter but we didn't see 11on11s. #Packers

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 3m
Rodgers taking the first snap among QBs in both ball security and in a fundamentals drill on which QBs throw to WRs vs. DBs.

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 3m
WR Randall Cobb (leg), who's still on IR-DTR, is also practicing again and did take snaps with Rodgers, J.Jones, Nelson in fundamentals.

Packer Report @PackerReport 3m
Rodgers was 6-for-6 during 7-on-7 drill. Went every-other-rep with Flynn thru the drills we were allowed to watch. #Packers

Paul Imig @Paulimig 12m
#Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers WILL start Sunday vs. Bears, according to a source.

[Bossman641]

Rob Demovsky @RobDemovsky 2m
Aaron Rodgers took 1st rep in every drill during open part of practice. Those usually go to the starter but we didn't see 11on11s. #Packers

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 3m
Rodgers taking the first snap among QBs in both ball security and in a fundamentals drill on which QBs throw to WRs vs. DBs.

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 3m
WR Randall Cobb (leg), who's still on IR-DTR, is also practicing again and did take snaps with Rodgers, J.Jones, Nelson in fundamentals.

Packer Report @PackerReport 3m
Rodgers was 6-for-6 during 7-on-7 drill. Went every-other-rep with Flynn thru the drills we were allowed to watch. #Packers

Paul Imig @Paulimig 12m
#Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers WILL start Sunday vs. Bears, according to a source.

Be still my beating heart

[denverYooper]

Be still my beating heart

I'm curious to know if his source is another reporter at practice who witnessed the same thing he did: Rodgers taking the first rep.

[red]

yup, look at how far away he was

M3 presser in 30 minutes

[denverYooper]

It could just be a last ditch effort to make the Bears waste half a day.

I'm disappointed we didn't get any reports on what Rodgers's body language was saying.

[Guiness]

Presser scheduled for 2:15. Stream still offline right now...

[denverYooper]

Presser scheduled for 2:15. Stream still offline right now...

Yeah. They had a video of Rodgers doing drills today though linked as "Sights & Sounds: Aaron Rodgers practices Thursday". They're really drawing this thing out.

Body language analysis: he looked pumped.