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I'm glad we didn't get a Veteran QB
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<blockquote data-quote="evad04" data-source="post: 224210" data-attributes="member: 813"><p>Ohh...the troubles of modernity. The problem today is the desire for the quick fix--in regards to anything from faster computers to faster travel to instant exchange of information to online banking, etc. etc. etc.--WE WANT THINGS QUICK. </p><p></p><p>The problem with placing a value on immediacy, though, is that many things simply take time to develop properly. The NFL quarterback--notwithstanding RARE occasions--operates much the same way. Expectations are too high and proper time is rarely given for a quarterback to develop. The same applies to coaches, schemes and players in different positions.</p><p></p><p>The Packers did things right in drafting A-Rod--his value was too high at their given pick, and they had a quarterback who was approaching the twilight of his career (although we see now it had nothing to do with diminishment of skills). Now Rodgers has been in the system for a few years. He has studied intensely under Favre, McCarthy, and the other coaches. His injury "problem" is cause for some concern, but his upside is certainly there as well. There's a certain degree of mystery with Rodgers, sure--can he make all the throws? at least MOST of them? how does he handle the big games? the two-minute drill? The thing is, there's still a great deal of mystery with MOST QBs in the NFL. Peyton Manning--as great as he was--wasn't thought to be a big game quarterback because of his "chokes". </p><p></p><p>Rodgers SHOULDN'T have to answer all these questions this season. Holding a high standard to your players is ONE thing, but being unreasonable is another. He's had time to develop in the system, but he'll probably need more time to develop to playing on Sundays--AND THAT'S OKAY. </p><p></p><p>Expectations are high, I know. We just went to the NFC Championship. We have a good young RB, playmakers at WR and a tough young defense. But we don't have a HOF-caliber QB (to our knowledge) behind center this season. </p><p></p><p>It is my hope that people give Rodgers time to find his own rhythm. We can still hold a high standard to our favorite team, but not at the expense of cutting a young QB's career short before he had a chance to start it. </p><p></p><p>I know I'm preaching to the choir here. I know that no previous post takes an antagonistic view against A-Rod. I just felt like giving my $.02 for those who give two craps. </p><p></p><p>A lot of great things are only so because they were given time to become so. Let's give Rodgers that chance--he's definitely got some good help around him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="evad04, post: 224210, member: 813"] Ohh...the troubles of modernity. The problem today is the desire for the quick fix--in regards to anything from faster computers to faster travel to instant exchange of information to online banking, etc. etc. etc.--WE WANT THINGS QUICK. The problem with placing a value on immediacy, though, is that many things simply take time to develop properly. The NFL quarterback--notwithstanding RARE occasions--operates much the same way. Expectations are too high and proper time is rarely given for a quarterback to develop. The same applies to coaches, schemes and players in different positions. The Packers did things right in drafting A-Rod--his value was too high at their given pick, and they had a quarterback who was approaching the twilight of his career (although we see now it had nothing to do with diminishment of skills). Now Rodgers has been in the system for a few years. He has studied intensely under Favre, McCarthy, and the other coaches. His injury "problem" is cause for some concern, but his upside is certainly there as well. There's a certain degree of mystery with Rodgers, sure--can he make all the throws? at least MOST of them? how does he handle the big games? the two-minute drill? The thing is, there's still a great deal of mystery with MOST QBs in the NFL. Peyton Manning--as great as he was--wasn't thought to be a big game quarterback because of his "chokes". Rodgers SHOULDN'T have to answer all these questions this season. Holding a high standard to your players is ONE thing, but being unreasonable is another. He's had time to develop in the system, but he'll probably need more time to develop to playing on Sundays--AND THAT'S OKAY. Expectations are high, I know. We just went to the NFC Championship. We have a good young RB, playmakers at WR and a tough young defense. But we don't have a HOF-caliber QB (to our knowledge) behind center this season. It is my hope that people give Rodgers time to find his own rhythm. We can still hold a high standard to our favorite team, but not at the expense of cutting a young QB's career short before he had a chance to start it. I know I'm preaching to the choir here. I know that no previous post takes an antagonistic view against A-Rod. I just felt like giving my $.02 for those who give two craps. A lot of great things are only so because they were given time to become so. Let's give Rodgers that chance--he's definitely got some good help around him. [/QUOTE]
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