Of all people, Colin Cowherd spoke what I’ve thought about Aaron Rodgers. It was something like this:
Rodgers is a great talent. But he is not a great leader. And when he looked at Rodgers prior to the Lions game, it seemed obvious that he was not checked in. In fact, it seems like Rodgers has not been checked in all season. That is different than saying that he can still make great plays. He surely can. But when he isn’t totally committed, it affects him. AND it affects all of the team. His energy, or lack thereof, is what should feed the Green Bay Packers. And that just isn’t there.
I agree with Cowherd’s analysis. And I’ve felt that way since maybe week 3 of this year. (Truth is that I’ve suspected the same in the last couple of years too. Face it. It’s hard for an old QB/player to get the same kind of motivation as in previous years. He can say that he is “all in” but that isn’t always the case. I’m not trying to fault him. Just saying that’s another obstacle to overcome.
This is what I see as the first problem with Green Bay, among others. Rodgers can still play well enough on the field. But his energy isn’t motivating anybody. The young guys look up to the 38 year old QB. They should. And he is doing nothing to inspire them.
As we continue to PAY him, that is something that should be expected. Either that, or else ship him to a team where that doesn’t matter. Meanwhile, don’t tell me that you want the Packers all in to win. You can have your opinion. But I won’t believe it.
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not sure why it quoted like this Grace
I guess we just see a different Rodgers, to start the year we saw Rodgers under pressure, yet still moving in the pocket, avoiding the rush and throwing anyone open, 3 things happened, they where in the right place and caught it, 2. they where in the right place and dropped it, 3. they where on the wrong page of the playbook altogether, and that has snow balled for 9 games, who wouldn't be frustrated and depressed, specially a guy like Rodgers.
last week ya saw him scamper for 1st downs, extending plays, didn't look like he didn't care to me.
That Kurt Warner play break down vid shows the issues Rodgers has to contend with, all he can do on most passes is throw it to a spot and hope the receiver breaks in that direction, as Kurt said, this is chaos, so when that is the case, week in, week out, just what would be going through your mind ?
When ya can't pass, then ya can't run, we struggle to establish the run because defenses don't fear our passing, they loud the box, force us to pass and receivers drop balls, run wrong routes, can't beat a jam, etc.
I don't see a quitter, I see a frustrated QB, his OL has been inconsistent as well as his receivers, it's got to the point he sticks with pre snap reads throwing to #1 in the route tree, even when he has another more open and isn't under immediate pressure, it's like he's shell shocked, in a trance, isn't thinking, sorta looks like not caring, but thats still a stretch for me.
