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<blockquote data-quote="TJV" data-source="post: 592848" data-attributes="member: 4300"><p>I don’t think it was rust, I think Rodgers was better in the second half because he adjusted to playing with his injured calf better and because he “let loose” more than he had in the first half. What I’ve noticed regarding how it’s affected him when he has time in the pocket is he’s keeping his feet closer together – he can’t “long stride” without fear of re-injuring it. And escaping the pocket has been a huge part of Rodgers’ play. Although he has very occasionally held the ball too long IMO, his extending plays has led to first downs, long gains, and TDs. Also, with Lacy and the running game along with the weapons in the passing game keeping Ds busy, his ability to scramble for first downs has been important in keeping drives alive.</p><p></p><p>Don’t get me wrong, of course teams can win it all with “pocket passers” and Rodgers’ arm is so strong if he’s as accurate as he was in the second half he will be able to complete a lot of passes if he has time. But it’s a lot easier for opponents to rush the passer if they know the area where he’ll be – and know that area is a lot smaller than it would be otherwise. It makes the job of the OL more difficult. And I don’t know how Rodgers “never” being under center affects the play-calling, particularly the running game.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TJV, post: 592848, member: 4300"] I don’t think it was rust, I think Rodgers was better in the second half because he adjusted to playing with his injured calf better and because he “let loose” more than he had in the first half. What I’ve noticed regarding how it’s affected him when he has time in the pocket is he’s keeping his feet closer together – he can’t “long stride” without fear of re-injuring it. And escaping the pocket has been a huge part of Rodgers’ play. Although he has very occasionally held the ball too long IMO, his extending plays has led to first downs, long gains, and TDs. Also, with Lacy and the running game along with the weapons in the passing game keeping Ds busy, his ability to scramble for first downs has been important in keeping drives alive. Don’t get me wrong, of course teams can win it all with “pocket passers” and Rodgers’ arm is so strong if he’s as accurate as he was in the second half he will be able to complete a lot of passes if he has time. But it’s a lot easier for opponents to rush the passer if they know the area where he’ll be – and know that area is a lot smaller than it would be otherwise. It makes the job of the OL more difficult. And I don’t know how Rodgers “never” being under center affects the play-calling, particularly the running game. [/QUOTE]
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