Rodgers made several spectacular catches at his pro day....however he had the 5th slowest 40 time and the second lowest bench press reps at the combine, we'll see.
If you've watched this guy on tape (Youtube, Pakrz 
) you can see he is a really good receiver and a most determined blocker.
It will be interesting to see if the Packers want him to bulk back up or stay at his current weight.
from NFP,
Agent Jack Bechta opines about TE's and their still-increasing value in the NFL.
http://www.nationalfootballpos...the-2014-season.html
Big year for Tight Ends: Fantasy football geeks, listen up; Offensive coordinators are busy this off-season designing more multiple TE packages. Don’t be surprised to see some teams using more two TE’s on the field at a time (remember what Harbaugh was doing with TE packages at Stanford).
With defenses spending the last twelve years drafting, coaching and developing corners to cover three and four receiver packages, the pendulum may start swinging the other way. Offenses can create great mismatches by having two and even three TE’s on the field at once. Most defenses don’t have the personnel to defend two big fast and talented TE’s.
I represented a top TE in this year’s draft and was surprised by the teams that were interested in drafting all the top TE’s. Most of these teams already had two good TE’s and wanted more. The top five TE’s taken in this years draft will see plenty of playing time as will those drafted in the first three rounds last year.
You would think somebody other than the Packers would have taken a shot with Colt, if this were true...but good for us anyway.
It wasn't that long ago that the Patriots showed how effective an offense could be with two top TEs. Of course one is a serial-murderer and the other is a douche china doll.
Originally Posted by Point Brewmaster:
It wasn't that long ago that the Patriots showed how effective an offense could be with two top TEs. Of course one is a serial-murderer and the other is a douche china doll.
Don't forget the Packers with Chmura and Jackson back in the 90's.
Originally Posted by Point Brewmaster:
It wasn't that long ago that the Patriots showed how effective an offense could be with two top TEs. Of course one is a serial-murderer and the other is a douche china doll.
Gronk should have never signed up for the Brian Bosworth school of Yoga.
Originally Posted by CUPackFan:
Don't forget the Packers with Chmura and Jackson back in the 90's.
No kidding. Was much fun watching them bitch slap the 49ers and the Cowboys with plays out of the stacked TE formation. KJ could really bust up the seam.
It will be interesting to see what GB can do with TEs that can both block and catch passes. The opposition will have tougher time guessing if it is pass or run by personnel groupings. That maybe where they are going with Lyeral and Rodgers. Quarless is already injured this year. Can't even get out of OTAs healthy.
Re-watched his plays from last week. Dude can ball. He's an aflete for sure.
At some point I think he starts for us this season. Had a nice downfield block on Starks TD.
....Rodgers to Rodgers...TD !
Aaron wanted a different guy from Cal, but this one looks like a winner
I like his ability to post up/ box out in the red zone
Reach....definitely a reach
Did you see anything interesting out of the TE group while at camp ?
I've got Janis edging Rodgers for NFL OROY honors.
Originally Posted by Satori:
Did you see anything interesting out of the TE group while at camp ?
No. They were on one end of the field when I got there and then I moved down during the team period. I wasn't paying much attention to the TE's. I wouldn't be able to evaluate them anyhow so it's a moot point I suppose.
Just watched this weeks McCarthy show with special guest Richard Rodgers.
I can see why they all like the kid, Real humble, nice, big ass smile, just a happy kid who looks like he's living his dream. Packer People for sure.
He seems to be getting better every week, would love to see him become a star for us.
Thanks Ted
I anticipate that NE will have Reavis on Cobb & double Jordy, with two deep safeties. Rodgers could get some opportunities underneath in the middle this week.
quote:I can see why they all like the kid, Real humble, nice, big ass smile,
Why do I keep clicking on a post when I see Fedyaya is the last poster? Never again.
It's like a train wreck....you HAVE to look!
I'm always amused by the people who respond to my posts with something that's roughly equivalent to, "OMG, Fedya posted! I must post to register my righteous indignation!!!111!!!"
Originally Posted by Fedya:
I'm always amused by the people who respond to my posts with something that's roughly equivalent to, "OMG, Fedya posted! hasn't gotten the hint that he's not the least bit amusing.
Fixed.
They blurred out his ass-smile so I couldn't tell how big it was. Larry seemed impressed however Mike looked uninterested.
5 targets
5 catches
40 yards
3rd and 1 - quick shot from AR slightly behind RR and he pulls it in for the 1st down
3rd and 4 - quick shot from AR with defender all over him and RR muscles it away for the 1st down
The QB Rodgers from CAL is slowly gaining confidence in the TE Rodgers from CAL.
A. Rodgers has always said that R. Rodgers catches everything. The 3rd and 4 catch was awesome. Moving the chains in Seattle will be important.
Kid could provide a really nice jolt to the offense. His only limitation is his lead legs. He runs the way I imagine a bigfoot would run if I ever had the chance to chase one.
Back in Oct I was thinking TE was a priority in the draft or FA but I tjink with this guy and Quarless they can hold pat. BTW what's the deal with Bostic?
perpetual injuries and apparently bad practice habits?
AR used to say DJ Williams caught everything. Rodgers actually does catch everything.
Rodgers can't block a barstool. But if he can become AR's safety valve on 3rd and 4,5,6 and be a sure handed chain mover when it's needed he's gold to this offense. The other thing I like about Rodgers is he strongly opposes being tackled.
