Rodgers haters....

[imscott72]

McCarthy sets Arod haters straight....

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=582302

[Pacopete4]

set us straight?.. he sucked when we drafted him, he sucked in the 1st year, he sucked worse last year, and he will suck again if he comes in a game or succeeds favre.. we are looking at Alex Smith Jr.. awesome..

[Brandon494]

Pacote, shut the hell up, you have no idea what you are talking about.

[Kiwon]

Rodgers is in a tough spot. He's not gotten to play much and when he has he hasn't distinguished himself. However, he's got a lot of practice in and should know the offense inside and out.

Performing well during the preseason games in the Fall probably will be critical for his career as a Packer.

[Bretsky]

my only comment is with all the chatter, what else is McCarthy suppose to say ? I have no idea if he will be good or bad, but any coach would send this message.

[cpk1994]

my only comment is with all the chatter, what else is McCarthy suppose to say ? I have no idea if he will be good or bad, but any coach would send this message.

He doesn't have to say anything. I mean there was no reason for him to make the comments at all.

[CaliforniaCheez]

Back when Matt Hassleback was labeled "Mr. August" you could feel very comfortable about the QB situation. Matt Schaub just got his big chance to move from highly regarded back up to starter.

Rodgers is still at the 3rd QB stage where he is still learning the NFL game and how to play QB in the NFL. The learning curve is a little longer than we like but fortunately he has not been rushed along like Alex Smith.

A different choice with that #1 pick would have been more practical. Craig Nall was further along in his developement at the time. So to date Rodgers has not improved the team but taken resources from other areas.

This will be his third clipboard season. I am hoping to see some returns on the investment. Maybe Rodgers can run a 2 minute drill competently for the first time in August. I hope he can get up to the level of production of Craig Nall.

I would like to see him establish a good reputation as a QB. I hope he is able to do so. He must demonstrate some progress when he gets some playing time.

[wist43]

Puff piece... I rarely read them anymore - you know the mantra... every player in G&G is the "next coming..."

I'm convinced the guy isn't a player.

[vince]

"He knows how we feel about him. We're not blind to the fact that you're always trying to improve through player acquisition. But Aaron Rodgers, I think he has a bright future here. He's going to take over one of the toughest situations ever (succeeding Favre). It's my job and Tom Clements' job and Joe Philbin's job to get him ready."

Not much fluff there. I'd say that's pretty direct and to the point. That's the most direct statement by Mike McCarthy he could possibly make.

People who believe Rodgers sucks dismiss these reports as fluff. Those who believe he has potential put credence in them. But regardless of which side of the fence you're personally on, you can't legitimately deny that McCarthy hasn't made his opinion clear.

It's an incredible stretch to say that McCarthy believes anything other than what comes out of his mouth - especially when it's as clear-cut as this.

I don't think anyone can mistake what is said there. Mike McCarthy believes Aaron Rodgers has a bright future, and that he is the heir-apparent to Brett Favre. What else could he possibly say that would be any more clear?

To speculate that he's lying to the media because TT is forcing his hand is a stretch to say the least, and if that were the case, I don't think he'd be as direct as he was with this reporter.

[GBRulz]

I haven't felt comfortable with our backup QB since Nall held that spot. I agree 100% with Kiwon in that Rodgers really needs to have an outstanding pre-season this year.

[gureski]

I knew someone would bring up Nall. It's like a disease that wont go away.

I'd like to know how many of the fans that hate Rodgers are the same fans that love Nall? Then, I'd like that crew to explain to me how they can hold such a stance? How can you blindly follow one guy who had proven so little while trashing another player that has a bright resume?

Just coming out of college, Rodgers had more experience and had flashed more ability then Nall had during all his collegiate and pro career but for some reason fans love Nall and hate Rodgers. It's ridiculous. And please, don't challenge me on this. It's based on fact, not opinion. Nall bombed out in college and had to go to Division I-AA just to get a starting gig and even there he only played one year. Rodgers was an accomplished passer at a major Division I-A school and was a candidate for the #1 overall selection in the draft along with Alex Smith. Nall was a 5th rounder. There is no comparing resumes or experience. Rodgers will get his shot to show what he's worth on the field. As it stands today, he's already done more then Nall in his pro career because unlike Craig Nall, Rodgers has already EARNED and spent two entire seasons at the #2 QB position for an NFL team. That's something Nall has yet to do.

Bottom line is that I wish some fans would give Rodgers half the lee-way and patience they gave Craig Nall. Just half or even one fourth! Rodgers is unproven thus far in the pro's. That's not a crime or an indictment that he stinks. Good things have been said about Rodgers practice habits and abilities and NO, it's not being said just because people have to say it. Many of the comments I'm referring to come out in blogs or from unidentified sources or even reporters who watch practice. These are not people going on record about the guy in situations where they'll cause problems if they don't toe the team line. These are people that will not have negative repercussions for what they're saying. Some have no ulterior motives to lie.

It's genuinely possible that Rodgers is okay. It's also possible that he may never amount to anything. We wont know til he gets his chance produce. Think of all the patience and promise Nall got while he was here and then tell me Rodgers is being treated fairly by some fans?

[Zool]

Rodgers has also gone through 2 HC and OC in his 2 years in the league. Its obvious that the MM WCO is different than the Sherm WCO.

To say Aaron Rodgers will not be good based on preseason games and some mop-up duty is short sighted. Let the kid learn. GM's dont hold on to players who cant play. Rodgers would have been easy to cut last offseason and this one. His escellators dont take effect until next season IIRC.

[LL2]

I agree with Gureski and Zool. Do those that hate Rodgers really know anything about judging a QB ability with such little to go on? I will take M3’s word as he has worked with Jake Delhomme and Aaron Brooks. Brooks had his best years when he was with M3. We are armchair QB’s not experienced QB talent evaluators like M3. Who else would you want? David Carr? If he’s so good why hasn’t he signed with a new team yet? I bet if ARod was released he would be signed by a new team faster.

[GBRulz]

I don't hate Rodgers. I think the reason more people might be down on him is because he was a 1st round pick, even possible that he could have been the #1 overall pick at one point. Which obviously comes with higher standards and he's much easier to label as a bust than a later round pick like Nall.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I saw improvement in Rodgers play last preseason. People forget that. What passer rating does 22 for 38 for 323 yards with 3 TDs and 1 interception equate to?