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[Half Empty]

How sad that some folks are diminishing this accomplishment just because Rodgers hasn't delivered in the post season for a while now.

Sad? No, not really.

Then we shall agree to disagree. Folks who now are dismissing this accomplishment as insignificant will not be singing that tune once he is playing for someone else or retires. Even tho he has had his struggles in the postseason lately QBs like him don't grow on trees.

As always, if it was, indeed, lately, maybe. Do not think most folks consider everything from 2010 to be lately.

[Pugger]

Sad? No, not really.

Then we shall agree to disagree. Folks who now are dismissing this accomplishment as insignificant will not be singing that tune once he is playing for someone else or retires. Even tho he has had his struggles in the postseason lately QBs like him don't grow on trees.

As always, if it was, indeed, lately, maybe. Do not think most folks consider everything from 2010 to be lately.

Come on now, don't split hairs. You knew what I meant.

[RingoCStarrQB]

Thanks for clearing that up. I think.

I just hope Player of the Year isn't a popularity contest ........... if it is then we'd be even more confused.

There is no Player of the Year award.

Only MVP, offensive player of the year and defensive player of the year.

What?

[Half Empty]

Then we shall agree to disagree. Folks who now are dismissing this accomplishment as insignificant will not be singing that tune once he is playing for someone else or retires. Even tho he has had his struggles in the postseason lately QBs like him don't grow on trees.

As always, if it was, indeed, lately, maybe. Do not think most folks consider everything from 2010 to be lately.

Come on now, don't split hairs. You knew what I meant.

I think I do, which I why I commented. A succession of struggles over more than a decade isn't something I'd sweep under the rug. Agree that QBs who perform like Superman during the regular season and don't in the playoffs don't grow on trees.

[salmar80]

I just hope Player of the Year isn't a popularity contest ........... if it is then we'd be even more confused.

There is no Player of the Year award.

Only MVP, offensive player of the year and defensive player of the year.

What?

Sporting News used to award a single Player of the Year, but after 2008 they split it into offensive and defensive player of the year.

MVP is the current "player of the year" award. Unfortunately it's practically "the best regular season QB award" these days, but times change. There was a time when kickers could win these things...

[BF004]

Pretty in depth discussion and high words of praise.

[Crazylegs Starks]

"Rich, here's your team-issued tablet. We loaded all the special teams film from the last three years."

<blank stare> "A what?"

"A tablet..."

"But it's so thin...I can't fit a VHS tape in here!"

[NCF]

Well, this is a bit of a bummer.

[paco]

Big time bummer.

[Labrev]

I'd be more bummed if this happened before Gary breaking out; a big part of the reason I was a big proponent of the Gary pick was I had confidence that Smith could unlock that talent.

Said talent seems to be unlocked at this point though. I would have liked for him to stay but the main thing I was hoping for from him has been achieved, now it will be interesting to see what 52 (and Garvin for that matter) can get out of a new pair of eyes.

[Drj820]

timing seems odd. Dont think hes going somewhere to be a DC, seemed happy at probowl.

Maybe hes heading to MN to be with Pettine who is now associate HC.

Seems a little odd.

[paco]

timing seems odd. Dont think hes going somewhere to be a DC, seemed happy at probowl.

Maybe hes heading to MN to be with Pettine who is now associate HC.

Seems a little odd.

Report says it actually isn't odd at all and been talked about for a while. Surprise to us, but not the team. Lot of assumption that he'll follow Pettine. But not sure he'd get a promotion there. Pettine isn't even DC. I do agree, the timing would be odd if he didn't have something lined up already. So I'm sure he does.

[Drj820]

timing seems odd. Dont think hes going somewhere to be a DC, seemed happy at probowl.

Maybe hes heading to MN to be with Pettine who is now associate HC.

Seems a little odd.

Report says it actually isn't odd at all and been talked about for a while. Surprise to us, but not the team. Lot of assumption that he'll follow Pettine. But not sure he'd get a promotion there. Pettine isn't even DC. I do agree, the timing would be odd if he didn't have something lined up already. So I'm sure he does.

Yeah i dont buy spin hook, line, n sinker based off a report. But even if it has been "talked about for a while" it is still odd. Odd to leave a good defense for a role that is not a DC position. Odd to me at least. Sounds like he has something lined up in MN, which shows he may have just not liked working for Barry.

[paco]

timing seems odd. Dont think hes going somewhere to be a DC, seemed happy at probowl.

Maybe hes heading to MN to be with Pettine who is now associate HC.

Seems a little odd.

Report says it actually isn't odd at all and been talked about for a while. Surprise to us, but not the team. Lot of assumption that he'll follow Pettine. But not sure he'd get a promotion there. Pettine isn't even DC. I do agree, the timing would be odd if he didn't have something lined up already. So I'm sure he does.

Yeah i dont buy spin hook, line, n sinker based off a report. But even if it has been "talked about for a while" it is still odd. Odd to leave a good defense for a role that is not a DC position. Odd to me at least. Sounds like he has something lined up in MN, which shows he may have just not liked working for Barry.

So many assumptions. People need to get past the idea that they know a coach's or player's "best situation". It's not always about success. Sometimes its geography. Sometimes its just working with your friends. Sometimes its the thrill of a new challenge.

Maybe he didn't like working for Barry. But that's not the first direction I'd go based on what was reported. Demovsky isn't one to embellish typically or communicate wild ideas. And I wouldn't take that assumption from that tweet.

[Drj820]

Report says it actually isn't odd at all and been talked about for a while. Surprise to us, but not the team. Lot of assumption that he'll follow Pettine. But not sure he'd get a promotion there. Pettine isn't even DC. I do agree, the timing would be odd if he didn't have something lined up already. So I'm sure he does.

Yeah i dont buy spin hook, line, n sinker based off a report. But even if it has been "talked about for a while" it is still odd. Odd to leave a good defense for a role that is not a DC position. Odd to me at least. Sounds like he has something lined up in MN, which shows he may have just not liked working for Barry.

So many assumptions. People need to get past the idea that they know a coach's or player's "best situation". It's not always about success. Sometimes its geography. Sometimes its just working with your friends. Sometimes its the thrill of a new challenge.

Maybe he didn't like working for Barry. But that's not the first direction I'd go based on what was reported. Demovsky isn't one to embellish typically or communicate wild ideas. And I wouldn't take that assumption from that tweet.

I find it odd hes leaving a team that knocks on the door every year. I would guess it has to do with relationships if he isnt leaving for a promotion. Not gonna apologize for stating my guess on an online forum that discusses the team lol

[Crazylegs Starks]

I find it odd hes leaving a team that knocks on the door every year. I would guess it has to do with relationships if he isnt leaving for a promotion. Not gonna apologize for stating my guess on an online forum that discusses the team lol

Since you're speculating wildly, I will too! Maybe Smith knows that the Packers aren't gonna be knocking on the door this year? Maybe he knows Rodgers and Adams are gone?

[packman114]

Jason Rebrovich announced as Smith's replacement. Guess it was in the works awhile.

[Drj820]

I find it odd hes leaving a team that knocks on the door every year. I would guess it has to do with relationships if he isnt leaving for a promotion. Not gonna apologize for stating my guess on an online forum that discusses the team lol

Since you're speculating wildly, I will too! Maybe Smith knows that the Packers aren't gonna be knocking on the door this year? Maybe he knows Rodgers and Adams are gone?

Maybe so, but I don’t know why he would choose to go to the Vikings since I am speculating that is where he is headed!!

[BF004]

Anyone find this oddly familiar to when Kevin Greene left as well? #PackersCantKeepOLBCoaches

[go pak go]

Anyone find this oddly familiar to when Kevin Greene left as well? #PackersCantKeepOLBCoaches

Duh.

The Packers are cheap with assistants remember?