Rodgers Practices for First Time Since Breaking Collarbone
Here's Rodgers in his first on field action since Nov. 4 pic.twitter.com/5SRnG5OUKJ
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) November 26, 2013
Packer fans rejoiced, Aaron Rodgers participated in all the drills open to the media today. While this is a good sign in Rodgers's recovery, it remains unclear if Rodgers will be cleared to play in Thursdays game in Detroit.
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Comments (54)
November 26, 2013 at 12:26 pm
Please play Aaron. We're lost without you.
Oh, and OL - IF he plays and if you let him get sacked AT ALL, you're all fired.
November 26, 2013 at 12:30 pm
Omg!!!!!?? Woop!!!!!! Was t
I the only one that felt this way,, lol
November 26, 2013 at 12:32 pm
I really wish he plays, but I'd be shocked. If the collarbone isn't 100% healed, every routine tackle/take down/hit could easily re-break it.
He'd have to play ultra conservatively - no scrambling or running, throwing it away at the slightest hint of pressure. And I just don't know if he'd be effective like that.
November 26, 2013 at 12:33 pm
The thing that sticks in my mind is, would the doctors allow him to practice if he wasn't ready?
November 26, 2013 at 12:34 pm
Maybe? Throwing is one thing. Getting hit is another.
November 26, 2013 at 12:43 pm
Yeah, that is true.
I just think that he has to be very close to 100% for him to even practice.
My gut is telling me right now that he won't play Thursday. But I am really looking forward to see what info comes out today.
If he does play, I really hope it gives the entire team the lift it has been needing.
November 26, 2013 at 01:01 pm
Abbott & Costello at their best.
November 26, 2013 at 03:54 pm
jealous?
November 26, 2013 at 05:51 pm
He's not playing period. Probably not next week either.
November 27, 2013 at 02:39 am
i agree. i can't even see him coming back for the falcons game. he said it was a 6-8 week injury. the cowboys game on 12/15 is a day shy of 6 weeks. i can see him coming back for that game if he's a quick healer
November 26, 2013 at 12:44 pm
Probably just doing it so the Lions think he might play. I don't buy it. but he will be on his radio show later today.
November 26, 2013 at 12:45 pm
If he can practice/throw pain free he should play, the risk of re-injury is the same as the initial injury, He was the most sacked QB last season but somehow no broken collar bone in any of those "sacks" and hits.... or he sits out the rest of the year as we tank and look for higher draft status.
November 26, 2013 at 12:47 pm
"the risk of re-injury is the same as the initial injury"
What are you talking about? Not if the bone isn't completely healed.
November 26, 2013 at 12:54 pm
Not true at all. Throwing pain free is a step in the process, but until the bone completely calcifies, he's at an increased risk for re-injury.
November 26, 2013 at 01:08 pm
This initial post in this string is so ludicrous as to not warrant a response.
November 26, 2013 at 12:58 pm
MM just said he doesn't think ARod can play this week. Not close enough.
November 26, 2013 at 01:06 pm
Its nice to see him practice, I really doubt he plays. To me it is to much of a gamble right now he needs to heal.
November 26, 2013 at 01:13 pm
They want him to knock off a bit of rust in case Flynn gets hurt.
November 26, 2013 at 01:33 pm
If he's not going to start, he won't be active.
Jayme Snowden
November 26, 2013 at 01:34 pm
Exactly, if he's healthy enough to see any action, he'll start. If not then he's inactive and we ride with Flynn and Tolzien
November 26, 2013 at 01:39 pm
Do you wanna be Abbott or Costello, Jayme?
Jayme Snowden
November 26, 2013 at 01:40 pm
Are girls allowed to tell jokes? I can never remember the rules.
November 26, 2013 at 01:46 pm
Not vulgar ones, no.
November 26, 2013 at 01:31 pm
Given that we have the next Troy Aikman/Tom Brady, I really don't seen any reason to bring back Aaron Rodgers this upcoming Thursday or maybe ever. I bet he has lots of trade value. We could surround the next Troy Aikman/Tom Brady with even greater talent dammit!!!
Point Packer
November 26, 2013 at 03:46 pm
Agreed Pointed Pecker. No need to risk Rodgers getting stomped on his collarbone after the play is over by Mr Suh, who has no problem playing dirty.
Longshanks
November 26, 2013 at 04:03 pm
If I'm MM and the Packers, I activate Rodgers. The Lions will be psyched out just with him suited up and standing on the sidelines. Have him out there pregame tossing bullets 40 yards downfield. The Lions are currently watching game film on Flynn, with this shitty preparing team the Lions usually are, it'll mess em up good.
November 26, 2013 at 04:30 pm
1.Rodgers on the field would instantly improve the run game.
If he can hand off and throw quickies out of shotgun or 3 step drops - play him.
2.If 12 plays I think it would actually improve MM's play calling... HE WOULD HAVE TO RUN SHORTER ROUTES (SLANTS!!!!) AND USE HIS RB'S AND TE'S, RIGHT?!
3.That all being said - absolutely zero chance in hell that 12 plays. Everyone tells me how smart GB's management is. Would they really even consider bringing back the $100+ mil man early??? Especially considering this is not a Super Bowl type of season.
4.Lions win this game regardless if 12 plays or not... so.... let him rest another 10 days. Just have to pray that the Pack can win their last 4 and the Bears lose one more (other than Pack game) and the Lions lose 2 more somewhere. 9-6-1 will have to do.
5.Damn, that Cincy collapse looks huge right about now.
6.Did they really NOT beat the Vikings at home? Did that actually happen? Damn.
November 26, 2013 at 04:55 pm
Who said this isnt a SB season. With Rodgers we would be 9-2 and in the hunt for a bye and home field advantage. If we get in the playoffs w a healthy Rodgers our chances are as good as anyone!
November 26, 2013 at 04:58 pm
Except...
NO
SEA
SF
CAR
Other than those teams... I agree we can beat anyone.
November 26, 2013 at 05:01 pm
Wait...
You were serious.
So me filling you in on the fact that this is not a GB SB year was kinda like when I told my kid that there is no Santa...
Sorry, bro.
November 26, 2013 at 07:36 pm
Only reason you showed up again was to gloat over Rodgers injury. Go away you F'in Troll!!
November 26, 2013 at 07:46 pm
Just say what you know to be true, Stroh.
Just print these words and everything will be ok...
"Cow, I know you're right. I know the Packers aren't making the playoffs this year, let alone win the Super Bowl."
You'll feel much better.
November 26, 2013 at 10:15 pm
Go away Troll. Like I said you wouldn't have even shown up again if Rodgers hadn't gotten injured!
November 26, 2013 at 05:47 pm
I agree. Matter of fact if the Lions win the pack season is probably over unless they collapse and Rogers resurrects this team. One thing we know, they have to win the division. No opportunity for wild card that's out.
The big question, do they bring him back after the Lions or let him fully recover thinking season over?
November 26, 2013 at 05:53 pm
Season's already over.
It ended when McClellin crash-landed on #12.
November 26, 2013 at 07:53 pm
Careful Cow. With your #2 point.
'If 12 plays I think it would actually improve MM’s play calling… HE WOULD HAVE TO RUN SHORTER ROUTES (SLANTS!!!!) AND USE HIS RB’S AND TE’S, RIGHT?'
I got scolded earlier for suggesting that they use the RB's in the passing game.
But I completely agree with you on this point. They need to find ways to use the RB's and TE's more in the passing game. IMO, the RB's need to be included a lot more in the passing game.
Time to attack the entire field, not just downfield...
November 26, 2013 at 04:41 pm
This Rodgers injury could be a giant blessing in disguise. The Packers know exactly where there weaknesses are and have a chance to improve upon them. This is truly a case who is the MVP on any team in the league. No player in the league is as important to his team than Rodgers. This 4 game winless streak proves it without a shadow of a doubt.
November 26, 2013 at 05:00 pm
By "improve upon them" I assume you mean drafting more late round diamonds in the rough - ready to be developed.
November 26, 2013 at 07:09 pm
Man every time I read one of your posts you actually suck more than the previous ones. Before all the injuries this team was one of the favorites to win it all. This Lions game is huge of course and I can see the Pack winning it. The Lions seem to implode with no real leadership. If they can pull out the div in the end and get everyone back but Finley, they can beat anyone. They proved it before and you proved your total lack of faith in what can happen if a team just gets in.
November 26, 2013 at 07:39 pm
I see no possible scenario in which the Packers win.
-Packers just tied the Vikings at home. THE VIKINGS!
-Tampa needed 4 picks and a blocked punt to beat the Lions by 3.
-Tampa is better than the Packers right now.
-Packers suck at tackling running backs.
-Packers suck at covering receivers.
-Packers suck at pass protection.
-Lions have a very solid running back group.
-Lions have Mega-fucking-tron.
-Lions have the best DL in the division (which Sitton just pissed off).
-Packers will need at least 40 points to win.
-Packers have scored 52 points TOTAL OVER THE LAST 3 ENTIRE GAMES!
38-10 Lions.
November 26, 2013 at 08:07 pm
Now I feel better. You were so wrong when the season started and I can see you going down in flames again. Peyton Manning can't throw the ball down field, NE defense isn't much, Seattle lost Browner, Brees is small, Kapenick isn't proven and you picked the Lions by 28. Rodgers beats em all.
November 26, 2013 at 07:41 pm
"favorites to win it all"
Just.
Stop.
NO
SEA
SF
CAR
NE
DEN
All would beat the Packers (even at full strength) by 2 touchdowns.
HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING THIS DEFENSE?!
November 26, 2013 at 07:41 pm
Oh - and Cobb is not coming back.
In fact, I'd be surprised if we see Rodgers again this season.
November 26, 2013 at 05:55 pm
Teddy Tea Bag, time to quit over paying for your below average players ( draft picks) Burrnett, Hawk, Brad Jones, Ect. You got lucky with Jennings saving you 10 mil. Let Raji walk, don't over pay for shields, he's average DB at best looks better than he is because he fellow secondary teammates suck soo bad. Bring in some free agents that have a NFL history behind them. Time for some aggressive, hard hitting football players who go at full speed and don't rely on others to make plays.
And Murphy, just what the hell do you do anyway? You work for the Packers not the NFL office. Harlan worked hard with the GM to bring in talent and improve the team. Coming from the Redskins you should be all for bringing in good proven talent. Your team won a couple of SB's with that formula. Something Wong, very Wong!
November 26, 2013 at 07:11 pm
They've been in the playoffs 4 straight years with a title, man you just don't get the salary cap do you.
November 26, 2013 at 08:05 pm
Absolutely do not want Rodgers to play if not completely healed against the down right dirty lions. would rather lose the game and in turn the entire season then lose Rogers on a stupid hit by Suh. it's not worth it and we would be incredibly stupid to allow it to happen and rest the future of the franchise.
November 26, 2013 at 10:19 pm
I live in Minnesota and I'm surrounded by the same kind of whiny fair weather fans that I believe cow to be. I think he is secretly a Vikings fan and hereby propose a wager. if the Packers beat the Lions which I believe is quite possible. I suggest that Cow leave this site and never post again and stops pissing off all of the real fans on this site. are you man enough cow?
November 27, 2013 at 04:31 am
this again?
fine.
deal.
but if (when) the Lions win by more than 14 you have to put in writing...
"Cow was right - this Packer team is horrible".
So...
-Packer win and I'm gone.
-Packer loss by 14 or less = nothing happens.
-Packer loss by more than 14 means you gotta write it.
November 27, 2013 at 09:20 am
14 points. You are giving quite a window. Very generous of you. I will take that bet. Understand its not necessarily you comments that bug me. You do have some occasional good points. Its the constant complaining. I've been reading this blog for three years and have never, not once read anything positive from you. If you get this worked up over all aspects of life, not just packers you must be an absolute joy to be around. A real fan is someone who roots for there team no matter how much they suck. Yes this is not the 2010 team. They probably won't win in the play offs. We all know that. Get over it. I still put on my green and gold cheer on Sunday bitch on Monday. And then move on.
November 27, 2013 at 09:50 am
Blah Blah Blah.
Right now I'm embarrassed to be a fan of this team.
Wasting Aaron Rodgers is a crime.
November 27, 2013 at 09:52 am
I want to change the bet.
I want to give you 20 points.
I am that sure of an absolute blowout.
November 27, 2013 at 09:59 am
What ever. You have proven my original point. Fair weather fan. Exactly why I chose the packers as my team. Packer fans are packer fans even when they suck for a decade. I hope the pack deverts back to the 1980's just to weed out band wagoners like you. And if you are so embarrassed to be a fan... Then go away. You won't be missed.
November 27, 2013 at 10:12 am
"Exactly why I chose the packers as my team."
When did you "choose" them?
Around 1996 or so?
I was born into this, bub.
Just because I'm pissed at this shitty team doesn't mean I don't love them.
I think my brother's an asshole but I still love the guy.
And I went through the '80's AND the '70's.
STILL.
HERE.
You know why I never got pissed at those horrid teams?
BECAUSE THEY WEREN'T WASTING A HALL OF FAME QB!
November 27, 2013 at 10:30 am
I was born in Illinois to a family of turn coat bears fans. Were awesome when we win fire every body when we suck. I've all green and gold since could spell football. I bet if there were internet blogs in the 80's you'd have been all over them bitchin. Don't think I don't curse at the TV every time the team does something stupid. I have to listen to idiot vikings fans every year that if they win two games in a row they are buying Superbowl tickets. If they lose one fire everybody. I come on this site to enjoy conversations with real,sane fans. You wanna change the bet? Fine the pack win you are gone. So I can enjoy this great site. They lose I will declare you are right, they suck. ( which I never denied) and I'll be done here. What ever points spread you want. Your a fan I'm a fan. I respect that. I just can't deal with all the bitchin bub. You are not alone. You just stand out. Loud.