What do you want FB to do with AROD in 2023---AND some thoughts

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

The Packers screwed up big time not trading AROD last year. DON'T make the same mistake this year. I, for one, would rather start over from scratch than watch this ongoing soap opera..

[George Cumby]

The Packers screwed up big time not trading AROD last year. DON'T make the same mistake this year. I, for one, would rather start over from scratch than watch this ongoing soap opera..

Yes.

It's so fucking tired. "Will he or won't he?"

Kaaron, don't go away mad, just go away.

[sharpe1027]

That's the point. Brady - who isn't near as athletic as Rodgers, even the haters and shitheads should admit that - didn't drop off until this year at age 45. Rodgers' bad year clearly was due to injury. his own and others, as well as inexperienced WRs. All of that should not be the case next season, so WHY would some idiots think his bad play - which really wasn't even that bad - would continue?

You just made the argument for why the comparison isn't good. The main problem with age is losing athleticism. Rodgers has more to lose from his game through getting older precisely because he was more athletic than Brady.

What's also concerning to me from this year was Rodgers's decision making. To many missed chances, whereas Brady is usually rock solid in making the right reads.

Anyone else notice Rodgers's deep balls were floating and seemed to lack zip?

[bobblehead]

Because name me a QB other than Brady who has excelled after 40. Rodgers doesn’t have the work ethic that Brady does. He doesn’t have the focus either. Comparing Rodgers to Brady is always going to be a losing proposition for the “let’s keep Rodgers 3 more years crowd. I’ve not heard Brady ever come out and demand that “his guys” need to be on the team for him to be successful. Sure, he’s worked in the background to bring guys to NE and Tampa, but this ridiculous need for “friends” from Rodgers goes to show how truly weak he is mentally. Meanwhile, while Lazard was running open on the final offensive play of the season, Rodgers decided to toss up a pathetic moon shot that was easily intercepted. Glad he really needs a guy like Lazard on the team.

Rodgers is a 39 year old man and trying to bond with a new group of 22 year olds isn't easy for him. That's his obsession with having "his guys" on the team I think. Mentally I think he is his age. Brady still thinks of himself as 25 years old.

[texaspackerbacker]

Edit: This was referring to Sharpe's post.

hahahahaha Interesting take. It's not exactly like Rodgers is Lamar Jackson or Hurts, athleticism-wise. I see your point - that Brady has less to lose/Rodgers more. Rodgers could lose his athleticism by half and still be more athletic than Brady, but it's not the primary factor in success. Throwing is, of course. If Rodgers was floating deep throws or whatever just because of age weakening his arm, you might have a point. He was really humming it at times too, though. It seems pretty obvious that the occasional bad ball was related to the thumb injury.

I still haven't read any good reason to assume Rodgers is not gonna have a major bounce back next season and probably be good for a few years to come, and it better happen with the Packers - as I'm confident it will, despite stupid media shit and poster shit to the contrary.

[sharpe1027]

Edit: This was referring to Sharpe's post.

hahahahaha Interesting take. It's not exactly like Rodgers is Lamar Jackson or Hurts, athleticism-wise. I see your point - that Brady has less to lose/Rodgers more. Rodgers could lose his athleticism by half and still be more athletic than Brady, but it's not the primary factor in success. Throwing is, of course. If Rodgers was floating deep throws or whatever just because of age weakening his arm, you might have a point. He was really humming it at times too, though. It seems pretty obvious that the occasional bad ball was related to the thumb injury.

I still haven't read any good reason to assume Rodgers is not gonna have a major bounce back next season and probably be good for a few years to come, and it better happen with the Packers - as I'm confident it will, despite stupid media shit and poster shit to the contrary.

I don't doubt he'll be better. He was bad enough to expect they'll be a regression to the mean. I also don't think his ceiling is all that great anymore.

That being said, what reason is there to believe he won't get injured again? Injuries are certainly a bigger risk as he gets older.

[Bretsky]

Too many to mention one by one. Here is a link for you. https://www.sportscasting.com/oldest-nfl-quarterbacks/

Brady's work ethic better than Rodgers? That's completely unproven. I guess Rodgers shoulda kept his thumb in better shape by training and exercise huh? hahahaha Focus? Come on hahaha - ya'all haters swallow the shit like it's gospel. It ain't. It's media assholes stirring up trouble.

As for your "friends" stupidity, I read what he said on MacAfee too. Are you seriously claiming that Marcedes Lewis for just a million or so a year is not a plus for the team? That Tonyan if healthy is not a plus if we keep him for a reasonable amount? Apparently Rodgers thinks Bakhtiari is a plus, so I guess I better get on board about him too hahahaha. Cobb? He shouldn't be getting $6-7 million, but as a 5th or 6th WR, he's better than most. And as I said, Lazard for less than a ridiculous price is clearly a plus too. All of that is Rodgers merely stating the obvious. Do ya'all haters seriously dispute any of that?

I agree TB has a better work ethic, and is a much better leader than Rodgers

It's a GM's job as to whether he wants to keep Lewis as opposed to drafting a guy with much more upside, or keep Randall Cobb versus a younger guy.

Rodgers just needs to SUAP. Shut Up And Play.

He's no longer wanted as an Assistant GM, he got what he wanted last year and kudos to him for getting a great contract for himself last year. Now just SUAP.

[Bretsky]

Edit: This was referring to Sharpe's post.

hahahahaha Interesting take. It's not exactly like Rodgers is Lamar Jackson or Hurts, athleticism-wise. I see your point - that Brady has less to lose/Rodgers more. Rodgers could lose his athleticism by half and still be more athletic than Brady, but it's not the primary factor in success. Throwing is, of course. If Rodgers was floating deep throws or whatever just because of age weakening his arm, you might have a point. He was really humming it at times too, though. It seems pretty obvious that the occasional bad ball was related to the thumb injury.

I still haven't read any good reason to assume Rodgers is not gonna have a major bounce back next season and probably be good for a few years to come, and it better happen with the Packers - as I'm confident it will, despite stupid media shit and poster shit to the contrary.

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ALL of your points here are good. The thumb hurt AROD; in reality maybe he should have just got surgery and missed 4 games (we went 0-4 in that spurt anyways) but that's another debate as to why that didn't happen.

But odds are strong he has a much better year.

SO WHY........WHY......... couldn't he have come out, been a leader, and told all how excited he is to come back to Green Bay with all the talented youthful WR"s coming back next year ???

[Sparkey]

Where there's smoke ....

https://sports.yahoo.com/packers-organization-prefers-move-potential-154813568.html

[Joemailman]

Where there's smoke ....

https://sports.yahoo.com/packers-org...154813568.html

Maybe, but much of that article could have been written last year.

[Bretsky]

Maybe, but much of that article could have been written last year.

The Packers and Sharon have a different feel than last year

LAST YEAR; we'll suck on your nuts and give you everything you want including a contract that really is not in our teams best interests. Take a vacation, wash the demons out of your soul, and show up whenever you want and we'll bring all your cronies with us

THIS YEAR- Let us know if you want to play for the Green Bay Packers after taking some time. What we did last year didn't work well so we're not dialing back the clock and bringing all of the cronies back. And if you return we really hope you are all in, spend some time with the younger receivers in the OTA's, and be a leader.

I don't think Rodgers embraces much of what Gute wants right now

[Joemailman]

I agree it feels different this year, but Rodgers is still in the driver's seat. If he wants to come back he'll be back.

[red]

Where there's smoke ....

https://sports.yahoo.com/packers-org...154813568.html

shefter doesn't know any more then you or I or any of these other slap nuts on here know

but i sure hope its true

[red]

I agree it feels different this year, but Rodgers is still in the driver's seat. If he wants to come back he'll be back.

does he?

what happens if he doesn't retire, and won't except a trade, but the team doesn't want him back (not saying that would happen). what happens if the team refuses to pay the option bonus, or roster bonus or whatever it is?

i assume he becomes a free agent?

does anyone know for sure?

[RashanGary]

does he?

what happens if he doesn't retire, and won't except a trade, but the team doesn't want him back (not saying that would happen). what happens if the team refuses to pay the option bonus, or roster bonus or whatever it is?

i assume he becomes a free agent?

does anyone know for sure?

Pretty sure they’re guaranteed bonuses