at what point do we look for A-rods replacement?

[Cheesehead Craig]

I'd rather wait another year if you're talking first rounder. We need a WR and is rather get that position shored up before bringing in the heir apparent.

[texaspackerbacker]

Yet another thread full of stupid shit from ingrates disrespecting the GOAT QB?

4 or 5 years from now, about the time he reaches 40 or so would be about right. That should give the new guy - who is probably in Junior High about now - enough years of seasoning as Rodgers' understudy to be ready.

[call_me_ishmael]

My guess is they do it this year if one of the top QBs drops to bottom of round one, otherwise they'll do it next year or the year after. It really depends on the value and talent of player available.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Yet another thread full of stupid shit from ingrates disrespecting the GOAT QB?

4 or 5 years from now, about the time he reaches 40 or so would be about right. That should give the new guy - who is probably in Junior High about now - enough years of seasoning as Rodgers' understudy to be ready.

Yep. Draft Xavier Favre in the 1st round after the GAB retires. Kid’s gonna be good. Has Favre and African blood.

[mraynrand]

No disrespect Tex. The best time to draft a QB is before you need ‘em probably sooner than later - unless they go to two hand touch (relax Harlan). Because you’re gonna need ‘em. But it’s limited by draft position anyway. If someone you like falls to you, you have to make the pick. Maybe this time around the Packers’ luck runs out and they have to draft a guy at 1-5 because Rodgers is done in whatever 4-5 years.

[texaspackerbacker]

No disrespect Tex. The best time to draft a QB is before you need ‘em probably sooner than later - unless they go to two hand touch (relax Harlan). Because you’re gonna need ‘em. But it’s limited by draft position anyway. If someone you like falls to you, you have to make the pick. Maybe this time around the Packers’ luck runs out and they have to draft a guy at 1-5 because Rodgers is done in whatever 4-5 years.

Yes, but not so much before that you reach or come close to the end of the guy's rookie contract before he needs to move in as a starter. We had that very stressful situation with Rodgers after Favre. The whole point is, Rodgers has a helluva lot more productive time left than the detractors and negativists in here seem to think.

Another way to go in this picture: Nowadays, almost all the time there are several quality veteran QBs coming up for free agency. For example, if (heaven forbid), Rodgers had a career ending injury or premature retirement after this season, we might go after Cam Newton - just an example. About 2025 or so, when the time finally comes, undoubtedly somebody good will be available - an immediate proven player as opposed to the hope for lightning to strike a third time and have us blessed with drafting a third GOAT.

[pbmax]

Yet another thread full of stupid shit from ingrates disrespecting the GOAT QB?

4 or 5 years from now, about the time he reaches 40 or so would be about right. That should give the new guy - who is probably in Junior High about now - enough years of seasoning as Rodgers' understudy to be ready.

If you could identify future Pro Bowl QBs well, then waiting might make some sense. But since its less than a 50/50 proposition, you need one every other year. I could also see every third.

But it has to be more regular than their current draft pattern because the backups have been poor.

[Joemailman]

It's not a given you have to use a 1st round pick on a QB:

Tom Brady - 6th round
Russell Wilson - 3rd round
Drew Brees -2nd round
Dak Prescott - 4th round
Kirk Cousins - 4th round

Nor do I think you need to groom a guy for 3 years before he starts. This offense is I think designed so that an inexperienced QB can execute the offense because you're not asking him to change plays at the line.

I don't think you draft the next starter before 2021.

[George Cumby]

Those who are in favor of waiting are banking on Rodgers to stay healthy for two or more seasons. IDK if that's wise.

[Zool]

I’m changing my answer. You draft a guy after the first retirement. Maybe the second.

[MadtownPacker]

Detractors??? Hahaha! I love those post! Feeling the nostalgia of classic TPB terminology from the JSO days.

Which leads me to believe all the pro-NOW people are right. Cuz Tex said the same stuff back in 2005!

[Patler]

QB is so important, that they should draft a guy they think can be a starter whenever one is available to them as a mid to late first round pick, or later. Then they would have him if (when) Rodgers goes out again. If the new guy approaches the end of his contract, trade him and get value back, or send Rodgers out and play the heir apparent. In the mean time, hopefully you have a guy who can win if forced to play.

Rodgers may want to play another 5 years, but that doesn't mean he will be able to. Athletes can get old over an off season. Many have described ending one season feeling like they can still do what they always have, then, when trying to crank it up again at the start of the next season, finding that it's not all there. That's when they decide the coming season will be their last.

The Packers should plan as if Rodgers will not be the starter in 2022. It is easy to deal with having an extra starter-quality QB. It is hard to play without one.

[texaspackerbacker]

Detractors??? Hahaha! I love those post! Feeling the nostalgia of classic TPB terminology from the JSO days.

Which leads me to believe all the pro-NOW people are right. Cuz Tex said the same stuff back in 2005!

Back to the Future hahahahaha. Did I actually say bad things about drafting Rodgers in the first round? I don't recall. I just don't want to have that conflicted feeling again like when it came down to letting Favre go or not re-signing Rodgers beyond his rookie contract.

Patler, if your post was modified to say "mid to late round pick", I'd agree with you - get a Brunell or Brooks, then if they get good before they are needed, trade 'em for a nice draft pick.

Myself, I'm still expecting Rodgers to be the starter in 2025, maybe even a couple years after that.

[Radagast]

GB's current backup QBs, IMO, are not there as some day replacement/s for Aaron Rodgers. AR has more years to play, but even he will someday retire too.

The question is when to accelerate the QB search for Rodgers replacement. Do you trade your treasure (draft picks and/or player trade/s) for a Draft pick where you grab a top 3 draft pick from a top college program like LSU, Alabama, Clemson, or Oklahoma? Do you wait for the 2021 or 2022 draft? Do you try to lure Mahomes with large money when he becomes a FA? Do you keep your treasure and take your chance with a late 1st round pick with the hope that you will get very lucky like you did with A.Rodgers?

I say be always ready to pull the trigger, but patient enough to know when it is the right player/deal. It would not be public knowledge, but GB's management and Rodgers must know how long Rodgers feels that he can play at a winning performance level. Will he play into his 40's and if so for how long? IMO, taking a QB in the 2020 draft is too early, but trying for a top college QB in 2021 or 2022 would gine the new QB time to grow into Rodgers heir. I'd like to see a smoother transition than the Favre to Rodgers transition. How it will actually play out will be a big story when it does take place. Until then let's win with Rodgers now as much as possible.

[RashanGary]

If one falls, grab him. And constantly rifle through undrafted flyers. Hopefully we get one before AR is done. Three in a row would be nice. Would put Gute in the Wolf/TT conversation.