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Packers Spotlight: Aaron Rodgers
Published: May 3, 2009
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Hello, friends, I kindly invite you to partake into David Arreola’s triumphant return to the Green Bay Packers community.
I must apologize for my long absence. You see, I have been dealing with Post-NFL depression, and because I am unable to write 176 versions of a mock draft or 101 articles on why the Lions should or should not take Matthew Stafford, I delved into a literary silence in the Packers community.
Anyway, without further explanation, I present to you Packers Spotlight.
This edition of Packers Spotlight is brought to you by The Association of Critic Smacking Quarterbacks.
Speaking of the ACSQ, Aaron Rodgers is the featured Packer today.
Rodgers has been with the Packers four years since he was taken 24th overall in the 2005 NFL draft. Rodgers has done an excellent job of sporting the latest Green Bay Packers baseball caps and holding the clipboard.
That was until the legendary Brett Favre, retired, unretired and left town.
Rodgers’ first season as a starter was a brilliant one that really surpassed all expectations. Rodgers threw for 4,038 yards and 28 touchdowns compared to only 13 interceptions.
Quite the impressive stat line for a first year starter.
What I like about Rodgers is … his arm. His arm is perfect for everything Green Bay wants to do with him. His accuracy is great and he normally puts the ball right where it needs to be. His arm strength is a reassurance to me because I was worried it wouldn’t be all that powerful, but he has thrown the deep ball well and can certainly fire some rockets.
I am not sure whether I like his mobility just yet. Why? Well, I have noticed that quarterbacks who know they are fast enough to scramble tend to scramble more often than they should. Rather than look for the open man. For the most part, he has used his mobility well, knowing when to throw and when to run.
What I think he should improve on … is his decision making when the pressure is on. I know this is a difficult area to improve upon because to many this is a natural sort of thing.
But, if you are going to be a big time NFL quarterback, you cannot be throwing four or five game losing interceptions in a season.
Aaron Rodgers’ future … looks as bright as an NFL quarterback’s future can look. He has the big contract, all of his fan base now firmly behind him. Rodgers is prime for a huge season. He avoided major injury last season, which was the major concern at the start of the season. I really am looking forward to seeing the rest of Rodgers’ career as a Packer.
In my next edition of Packers Spotlight, I will be highlighting the veteran wide receiver Donald Driver.
Brett Cut By Jets; Are We Set for Another “Favre-Ful” Summer?
Published: April 29, 2009
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On Tuesday night, the New York Jets released quarterback Brett Favre from their retired-reserve list.
Favre is now an unrestricted free agent and is free to sign anywhere he wants with no penalty towards the Jets.
Despite his adamant dedication to his retirement, speculation is unavoidable for the former NFL superstar. Favre has gone on the record saying “At this time, I am retired and have no intention of returning to football.”
But whether you believe that or not is a different story. It was around last May that Brett Favre made the Packers aware of his desire to return, and it was around last June when he went public with those feelings.
So, Favre’s statement aside, the question is, who would sign the most prolific quarterback in NFL history if he chose to come back?
The answer is, simply, nobody.
There is not a team in the NFL that would entertain the idea of signing the 39-year-old future Hall of Famer.
What about the Vikings, you say?
No, the Vikings have already stated that they have absolutely no interest in signing Favre. Minnesota’s GM said, “Maybe if it was 15 years ago, but at this time, we have no interest in signing Brett Favre.”
But surely the quarterback-collecting Buccaneers?
Not them either. With a new coach in town, there is no real pressure to win immediately.
Jon Gruden wanted Favre because he knew that he needed to win or lose his job. While Favre would be a great teacher for future quarterback Josh Freeman, it is likely Tampa Bay would not spend money or time on a quarterback who will only play one year.
Every other team in the NFL either has a stable starter or a young quarterback that they are committed to.
Even if Brett Favre wants to come back, it is likely no team would want him. The only team I could possibly fathom taking Favre would be…
The Buffalo Bills. Still, a very, very long shot.
