Heatherthepackgirl
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PWT36 said:I know, there goes the old PF site historian PWT 36, going Back to the olden days of NFL football.
In the 1950's there was old time "pretty Fair" longtime Detroit Lion, Veteran QB named Bobby Layne. Lion QB Bobby Layne who did it all, he lived hard, Drank hard and swore hard . If a Detroit Lion offensive line man missed a block and got Bobby sacked-- before going back into the huddle again; immediately Bobby Layne would go up to his own offensive lineman, "chew him" out for missing the block, And he delivered the message to OL man in not very polite speech, laced with four letterwords . The TV screen picture showed Layne's lips moving and most TV viewers could read Layne's Lips. TV viewers knew he was swearing at the Lion offensive lineman for missing that pass block with caused him to get sacked.
The Lions QB Bobby Layne of 50's ,would make Packer QB Aaron Rodgers look like a choir boy . Aaron Rodgers comment on ESPN about Packer fans who complain about him . was pretty mild as compared to what QB Bobby Layne might have said to the fans in the 50's ; who might complain about him in those days of old. And if fan said it to Bobby Layne in person , Bobby might have challenged the the fan to a fight.
Pro football was filled with many "colorful " players in the old day who played rough, on and off the playing field, drank too much , chased women and talked rough. In the old days, NFL players didn't make much money. It was a part time job for the NFL player during the football season. They played football because they love the game. And in off season, the NFL player had to have a "real" job.
There was much less control of the players by NFL Headquarters in the olden day then today. There was not all the NFL rules in olden day like in today's NFL. It is all business in NFL today--Big business!!!
I am not sure that it is all that different, and it definately doesn't excuse Rodgers. Starr was a QB back then and he treated his lineman with respect. Matter of fact only once can any of his lineman remember Starr yelling at him and he apologized afterwards.
Whether Rodgers cares about us the fans, or not, he is wise not to allienate us. Being boo'ed in yor home stadium is about as bad as it gets. And GB fans can certianly do that. The difference between us and other fans is that you have to earn our boo's. We will give you every opportunity first.
What Rodger needs to know is that he must prove himself to us if he wants us onboard. Back in 92 or 93 some kid out there couldn't throw a touch pass if there was a beer reward attached to it. Not to even mention that the thought of throwing it out of bounds when there was no play was as unheard of as a dentist in Kentucky. the state and Packer fandom in general were really torn about keeping him in there now that Magic was healthy. I don't remember that kid saying anything as allienating as what Rodgers did and the new kid had already led us to a come from behind win and won other games too.
All Rodgers did was put arrows into the quivers of those that will quickly jump ship shoudl he struggle out of the gate. Not good strategy if you ask me. As someone here already said, sounds more like a Ryan Leaf comment.
In essence, he is saying we need to be his fans and respect him already.
You need to give me reason to respect you Mr. Rodgers, strike one.
Well said once again Tripp!!!