Aaron Rodgers Post Packers Thread

[lawdog77]

Meant to post in the dad joke thread?

<<waiting for Tower to say, "hope he heels quickly">>

[BrewCity83]

I can't see him retiring now.  At 40, he's going to have to rehab the injury whether or not he returns to football just to have a decent quality of life. 

So, I'm pretty sure he'll be back.

[Uncle Rico]

I can't see him retiring now.  At 40, he's going to have to rehab the injury whether or not he returns to football just to have a decent quality of life. 

So, I'm pretty sure he'll be back.

His mobility was an issue heading into his age-39 season.  Now?  With a torn Achilles?  I have my doubts. 

[tower912]

AR has always been good on a boot-leg.

[wadesworld]

Why is this being used as an example for the need to get rid of turf?  A 39 year old who has had a history of foot and calf injuries had all of his pressure being put into the back of his foot while a giant human was jumping on him.

[Jockey]

Why is this being used as an example for the need to get rid of turf?  A 39 year old who has had a history of foot and calf injuries had all of his pressure being put into the back of his foot while a giant human was jumping on him.

Cuz that's how the NFL overreacts. One injury to Brady caused them to change the rules on QB hits.

If it was Baker Mayfield, the subject wouldn't even be brought up.

[forgetful]

I can't see him retiring now.  At 40, he's going to have to rehab the injury whether or not he returns to football just to have a decent quality of life. 

So, I'm pretty sure he'll be back.

And he has to leave the Jets and go play for the Vikings before he can continue his spiral into oblivion.

[CreightonWarrior]

And he has to leave the Jets and go play for the Vikings before he can continue his spiral into oblivion.

I can't wait to see what he does with welfare funds

[forgetful]

Apparently Rogers was already quite unhappy with play calling with the Jets, because they wanted him getting the ball out quick, instead of him just extending plays and hoping for something to develop. Some reports that he was just changing things he didn't like.

If all of that is true, it kind of reinforces where the issues may lie. He complained about the Packers play calling and changed things he didn't like, went to the Jets and apparently ran into the same problem. Maybe he should have followed play-plans and get the ball out quick.

[cheebs09]

Apparently Rogers was already quite unhappy with play calling with the Jets, because they wanted him getting the ball out quick, instead of him just extending plays and hoping for something to develop. Some reports that he was just changing things he didn't like.

If all of that is true, it kind of reinforces where the issues may lie. He complained about the Packers play calling and changed things he didn't like, went to the Jets and apparently ran into the same problem. Maybe he should have followed play-plans and get the ball out quick.

Which is surprising because Hackett was basically his handpicked guy. Although, after Hard Knocks, I'm not sure Sean Payton was wrong in his comments, just shouldn't have said them out loud.

Someone asked Lafleur how many times Love changed the play and ran something that wasn't called, and the answer was 0.

[The Lens]

I can't wait to see what he does with welfare funds

Good news!  He won't spend the money on his family.

[MU82]

Rodgers' first statement since the injury:

"Thank you to every person that has reached out, called, texted, DM'd, connected through a friend, etc.," he said. "It has meant a ton to me, and I'll try and get back to all of you soon. I'm completely heartbroken and moving through all of the emotions, but deeply touched and humbled by the support and love. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin the healing process today. The night is darkest before the dawn. And I shall rise yet again."

[Spotcheck Billy]

^ Thoughts & prayers

[The Lens]

Aaron Rodgers comparing himself to Jesus Christ? 

Yep, that's on brand.

[lawdog77]

Aaron Rodgers comparing himself to Jesus Christ? 

Yep, that's on brand.

I thought he was comparing himself to the sun, you know the thing that everything in the solar system revolves around.

[cheebs09]

Aaron Rodgers comparing himself to Jesus Christ? 

Yep, that's on brand.

Using a Two Face quote was pretty fitting.

[Herman Cain]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38394550/jets-qb-aaron-rodgers-first-comments-achilles-tear-says-shall-rise-yet-again

[Jockey]

Rodgers' first statement since the injury:

"Thank you to every person that has reached out, called, texted, DM'd, connected through a friend, etc.," he said. "It has meant a ton to me, and I'll try and get back to all of you soon. I'm completely heartbroken and moving through all of the emotions, but deeply touched and humbled by the support and love. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin the healing process today. The night is darkest before the dawn. And I shall rise yet again."

Just a bit grandiose, huh?

[forgetful]

Rodgers' first statement since the injury:

"Thank you to every person that has reached out, called, texted, DM'd, connected through a friend, etc.," he said. "It has meant a ton to me, and I'll try and get back to all of you soon. I'm completely heartbroken and moving through all of the emotions, but deeply touched and humbled by the support and love. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin the healing process today. The night is darkest before the dawn. And I shall rise yet again."

I thought he couldn't get phone calls because he had bad reception and everyone knows he can't receive calls.

[BrewCity83]

And he has to leave the Jets and go play for the Vikings before he can continue his spiral into oblivion.

Here's how it happens:  Vikings start off 0-3; Kirk Cousins is in the last year of his contract, so they trade Cousins to the Jets for Rodgers and Zach Wilson (with maybe some other players involved to balance the deal).  Wilson finishes out the Vikings season (which is already ruined by the 0-3 start) as starter, then Rodgers takes over next year.  Meanwhile, the Jets plug in Cousins to take them to the playoffs this season, a season that they are already "all-in" for.  They move forward with Cousins on a new deal after this year, or they're free to chase their next savior for the future.

[Uncle Rico]

Here's how it happens:  Vikings start off 0-3; Kirk Cousins is in the last year of his contract, so they trade Cousins to the Jets for Rodgers and Zach Wilson (with maybe some other players involved to balance the deal).  Wilson finishes out the Vikings season (which is already ruined by the 0-3 start) as starter, then Rodgers takes over next year.  Meanwhile, the Jets plug in Cousins to take them to the playoffs this season, a season that they are already "all-in" for.  They move forward with Cousins on a new deal after this year, or they're free to chase their next savior for the future.

Would be great for the Packers, Bears and Lions if this happens

[Herman Cain]

Hope springs eternal
https://nypost.com/2023/09/15/aaron-rodgers-hypes-jets-return-watch-what-i-do-after-achilles-injury/amp/

[tower912]

I hope the dolphin mating sounds help him on his journey.

[Herman Cain]

Rogers has innovative surgery and hopes to be back by Playoffs.

https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-qb-aaron-rodgers-aims-for-potential-playoff-return-after-innovative-surgery

[cheebs09]

Rogers has innovative surgery and hopes to be back by Playoffs.

https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-qb-aaron-rodgers-aims-for-potential-playoff-return-after-innovative-surgery

Wow, I figured he'd need to do more of his own research to trust the doctors on that one.