State of our former QB, Aaron Rodgers

[Heyjoe4]

After spending the entire last half of his life playing as an NFL quarterback, and lauded as one of the widely accepted truly great quarterbacks in the history of the game, I would imagine anything short of joining the Blue Angels or being an astronaut leading a Mars mission would be somewhat boring. But he's going to have to do something with the rest of his life, or he's going to drive his poor wife nuts around the house.

So he'll just have to accept the reality that anything he does for the rest of his life will be relatively boring in comparison, so he'll just have to pick something that he loves enough, and in which he finds enough value and passion, that he can be happy doing it. I don't think going the Brady/Aikman/Romo route would be his cup of tea; he'd have a hard time being diplomatic every single minute of a broadcast - but I can see him working as a coach. He knows a ton, and loves the game and day to day life of the NFL. He'd sure as hell command the respect of the players.

If that was the last game he ever plays in the NFL, I feel badly that his career ended that way. I really do hope he goes for one more season; it was pretty impressive that he came from that major injury and played at the high level he did. I'd love one more year of watching him slice and dice defensive backfields.

Well said 13. Yeah I'd like to see him play one more year. He would probably have trouble finding a team though.

 

[Heyjoe4]

I wonder if Rodgers would make a decent coach for someone, if he put his mind to it? He's a bright guy.

Coaching makes more sense than broadcasting. His fuse is too short for the broadcast booth. That might actually help him as a coach.

 

[milani]

Well said 13. Yeah I'd like to see him play one more year. He would probably have trouble finding a team though.

Always a team called the Raiders.

 

[Voyageur]

Always a team called the Raiders.

Good point. There are always at least one or two NFL teams looking for a "gap QB," who can handle one year for them while they develop a young QB to replace him. It would also be a job where he'd know he's there to pull the salary as much for mentoring the young guy as playing. We've seen it happen quite often in the NFL and Rodgers might be a perfect person for that role.

It could also prove as a ground for him to think about coaching, especially as a QB coach, along with passing game theory.

 

[Thirteen Below]

Coaching makes more sense than broadcasting. His fuse is too short for the broadcast booth. That might actually help him as a coach.

Plus, he never seems to have a problem with telling players what they're doing wrong and how to do it differently!

Well said 13. Yeah I'd like to see him play one more year. He would probably have trouble finding a team though.

I can think of one. Just on the other side of the Mississippi.

 

[OldSchool101]

Only thing we can base his play on is what has he done lately. Over the last 2 seasons he’s averaged 26 TD 9 INT
94% passer rating. So he’s plenty equipped to play at a high level. He’s not anywhere close to top tier, but Aaron still ranks in the top 16 in most statistical areas. He’s actually very close to slightly behind Jordan Love this year but minus the mobility.

Aaron would do well on a team that had a good OL to protect him but he needs a top 10 defense and the Steelers weren’t that team. Pittsburgh ended 17th in points allowed and 19,20th in yards per play and net per play. Just not a playoff caliber type defense and very much like Chicago. Lots of takeaways, but underperforming Defense.

The Steelers ended up passing the Packers over the last several games with a 15th ranked scoring offense. The packers Offense dropped to a pedestrian #16 ranked. Not good.

 

[milani]

Good point. There are always at least one or two NFL teams looking for a "gap QB," who can handle one year for them while they develop a young QB to replace him. It would also be a job where he'd know he's there to pull the salary as much for mentoring the young guy as playing. We've seen it happen quite often in the NFL and Rodgers might be a perfect person for that role.

It could also prove as a ground for him to think about coaching, especially as a QB coach, along with passing game theory.

Steelers were that team this year.

 

[gopkrs]

Maybe he could be our O line couch.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Maybe he could be our O line couch.

Not a bad idea. Who would know better how an OL should function under run or pass plays than a QB?

 

[Heyjoe4]

Always a team called the Raiders.

The Raiders. The graveyard of players and fan hopes.

 

[AKCheese]

Imagine if we had moved on from Rodgers a year earlier and reaped the bounty the Seahwaks got for Wilson. They’re riding the crest of that wave now!!

 

[Heyjoe4]

Imagine if we had moved on from Rodgers a year earlier and reaped the bounty the Seahwaks got for Wilson. They’re riding the crest of that wave now!!

Great point. The same thing happened in Detroit when they traded Stafford to the Rams. The Rams tanked the following year and the Lions drafted some great payers, like Gibbs and LaPorta.

At least the Rams got a SB out of the trade. I don't even remember where Wilson went, but his career was over.

 

[milani]

Great point. The same thing happened in Detroit when they traded Stafford to the Rams. The Rams tanked the following year and the Lions drafted some great payers, like Gibbs and LaPorta.

At least the Rams got a SB out of the trade. I don't even remember where Wilson went, but his career was over.

Wilson made the journey. Denver. Pittsburgh. New York.

 

[Pugger]

Will AR return to Pittsburgh if they hire McDermott?

 

[Heyjoe4]

Wilson made the journey. Denver. Pittsburgh. New York.

Thanks for the reminder. Denver was his first stop. He didn't do much, and it only got worse in NY and Pittsburgh.

He was certainly a great QB in his day and in Seattle. His day passed quickly once he left Seattle, or maybe while he was still in Seattle.

 

[milani]

Thanks for the reminder. Denver was his first stop. He didn't do much, and it only got worse in NY and Pittsburgh.

He was certainly a great QB in his day and in Seattle. His day passed quickly once he left Seattle, or maybe while he was still in Seattle.

Played well with Pete Carroll.

 

[SeahawkFan80]

Thanks for the reminder. Denver was his first stop. He didn't do much, and it only got worse in NY and Pittsburgh.

He was certainly a great QB in his day and in Seattle. His day passed quickly once he left Seattle, or maybe while he was still in Seattle.

He was all about Me3 for a long time. and then it showed.

 

[gopkrs]

I think it was stacked against both Tomlin and ARod this year. 1st it was a mistake to make Metcalf your only option. He drops too many. The only other guy being a young and oversized TE. ARod did not have many options. Coupled with a crummy O line. Not a recipe for success. He hung in there the whole way though imho.

 

[rmontro]

I think it was stacked against both Tomlin and ARod this year. 1st it was a mistake to make Metcalf your only option. He drops too many. The only other guy being a young and oversized TE. ARod did not have many options. Coupled with a crummy O line. Not a recipe for success. He hung in there the whole way though imho.

It's impressive that they won their division, but I don't think anyone expected them to get any further.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

No surprise, everyone's favorite Soap Opera QB is in the News Cycle again. As Rodgers once again is pulling his "Not sure if I want to play football anymore" act, it was the Steelers turn to make a move. This time it is the Steelers pulling a bit of a Passive Aggressive move back on Rodgers by slapping a rarely used tag on him. The Steelers put the right of first refusal tag on Rodgers. Really all that means is that they can match another teams offer to Rodgers and if they don't, then they become eligible for a 2027 Comp. pick for the loss of Rodgers.

I can only guess that Rodgers views this tag as an insult to him.

Steelers place rare right-of-first-refusal tag on QB Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers remain in limbo but Pittsburgh took an extra step to protect itself at quarterback.

www.cbssports.com

 

[saturdaysarebetter]

Rodgers is what 43 years old now? How many 43-year olds play in the NFL? To me, it's his life, his career, his decision. I don't blame him one bit for taking his time to make that decision. To be 43 and take that physical beating? That's why there aren't many 43 year olds in the NFL.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Rodgers is what 43 years old now? How many 43-year olds play in the NFL? To me, it's his life, his career, his decision. I don't blame him one bit for taking his time to make that decision. To be 43 and take that physical beating? That's why there aren't many 43 year olds in the NFL.

He's 42 and IMO, this isn't about his age.

While I could see your point if this was the first year that he was wavering on playing or not. However, it isn't. Rodgers has been playing this waffling game for years. It is a page right out of the Brett Favre playbook and it drives fans and GM's crazy. It is one thing to not know if your starting QB will be available for a game or 2, due to an injury, but not to know if your starting QB is even going to play the next season? Meanwhile, the key free agency period and The NFL draft have gone by, and Rodgers is still holding the Steelers hostage on making his decision.

I'm sure Mike McCarthy is fondly remembering all the "fun times" he had trying to read Mr. Rogers mind.

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[gopkrs]

He's 42 and IMO, this isn't about his age.

While I could see your point if this was the first year that he was wavering on playing or not. However, it isn't. Rodgers has been playing this waffling game for years. It is a page right out of the Brett Favre playbook and it drives fans and GM's crazy. It is one thing to not know if your starting QB will be available for a game or 2, due to an injury, but not to know if your starting QB is even going to play the next season? Meanwhile, the key free agency period and The NFL draft have gone by, and Rodgers is still holding the Steelers hostage on making his decision.

I'm sure Mike McCarthy is fondly remembering all the "fun times" he had trying to read Mr. Rogers mind.

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Seriously. Do you watch soap operas on tv?

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Seriously. Do you watch soap operas on tv?

No. I listen to them on the radio, why?

 

[milani]

No surprise, everyone's favorite Soap Opera QB is in the News Cycle again. As Rodgers once again is pulling his "Not sure if I want to play football anymore" act, it was the Steelers turn to make a move. This time it is the Steelers pulling a bit of a Passive Aggressive move back on Rodgers by slapping a rarely used tag on him. The Steelers put the right of first refusal tag on Rodgers. Really all that means is that they can match another teams offer to Rodgers and if they don't, then they become eligible for a 2027 Comp. pick for the loss of Rodgers.

I can only guess that Rodgers views this tag as an insult to him.

Steelers place rare right-of-first-refusal tag on QB Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers remain in limbo but Pittsburgh took an extra step to protect itself at quarterback.

www.cbssports.com

Yes. An insult.