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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Pokerbrat2000" data-source="post: 785343" data-attributes="member: 7261">I guess I look at how some of the other successful teams are doing it and who their backup is:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Patriots:  Bryan Hoyer, 10 years in the league. 3 year, $4,441,470 contract</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Eagles:  Nick Foles 7 years  2 year, $11,000,000</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Vikings: Trevor Siemian or whoever they trade for once he and Cousins go down.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Chiefs:  Chad Henne 11 years  2 year, $6,700,000</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Falcons:  Matt Schaub 15 years  2 year, $9,000,000</li> </ul>Are any of these guys going to lead a team to a 16-0 season?  No.  But what they will do is come into a game like its not their first rodeo and they will manage it like a Vet.  Their teammates will probably be a lot more relaxed in the huddle and fewer mistakes will be made.  Sure Kizer could suddenly breakout and become a Pro Bowler and maybe that is the hope for the Packers.  However, I just don't see how you can rely on it happening and pin your teams 2018 future on it in the event that Rodgers goes down, especially after seeing Kizer play in the Preseason.Packers are going to be paying Kizer over $1M/year.  I hope it doesn't happen, but they may be getting what they paid for.</blockquote>

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