Will Aaron Rodgers play vs Bears ?

I bet that helps Matt Flynn's self esteem.  

MF knows he is the backup.

 

He was on the street a few weeks ago.

 

Bully.

MT just said "I almost always pick Green Bay at home but with the way the rug was pulled out from under this team with AR not playing, I could see the Steelers coming in and getting the win today".

 

That sounds like maybe some players have been complaining to MT.

 

This might have something to do with Domovsky's reportage about AR being worried and frustrated about his "toughness" being questioned.

Mark Tattler.

I fully expect Rodgers to have his own locker room soon.

I think that's nonsense.  They've all seen players rehab injuries not knowing whether or not they're playing on Sunday.  And they all know that the Doc makes the final call.

I think MM could explode if AR isn't allowed to play this week and the Eagles win tonight.  

Is MT mike tice?

During the radio broadcast Larry McCarren said the whole team knew AR was not playing on Wednesday, so MT's point is probably bogus.

 

Lost in the will he or won't he play debate is this... Rodgers, IMO, is the best player in the NFL and that means something.  But the fact is he hasn't played for about 2 months.  He's only taken a few reps in practice over the past few weeks.  To get him back would be great... but what level do you expect him to play at if he does?

Not throw a terrible pick 6.

 

Not fumble on a late game scramble.

 

Spike the ball with first and goal at the 1 with :38 to go.

 

We don't need the best player in the NFL at QB, just somebody better than we have.

No way would Rodgers have screwed the pooch at the end of that game like Flynn did

 

Flynn has done about as much as you can hope for but his pocket presence and general QB awareness leaves a lot to be desired

Well clearly an "off" Rodgers is better than an "on" Flynn... My point is, some people think that if 12 comes back all our problems suddenly disappear.  Maybe... maybe not. 

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During the radio broadcast Larry McCarren said the whole team knew AR was not playing on Wednesday,

Three people can keep a secret, as long as two of them are dead.

I'm not buying McCarren's take.

McCarren on radio again right now saying there was no way AR was playing this week, even prior to Wednesday....everybody on the team knew it.

Arod will be announcing his retirement tomorrow morning.

Rodgers will not play

Clay will not play

 

Bright side is Lacy said the ankle injury was just his sprained ankle "flaring up" again so hopefully he can go next week. Obviously will be at less than 100% but at least it sounds like he didn't do any more damage.

 

Lacy playing with Starks as a change of pace option gives them a chance since the Bears Run D is awful

Is that an Organization Decision or a medical one?

Have absolutely no reason to NOT believe Rock.

I kept waiting for him to say WHY it was obvious even before Wednesday.

 

Did AR have some pain?

Did TT spread the word that AR was not playing no matter what?

 

How could he have been close to playing against the Cowboys yet ruled out so early this week?

 

Organizational decision I guess.

After all this BS with will he or won't he I am starting to feel bad for all the times I enjoyed calling Cutler Va******. 

 

I am getting used to losing and rationalizing like a Lion or Viking fan and I hate it.  But if we get this opportunity and chose to allow the Bears to kick our arses someone needs a pink slip.

Zero chance Rodgers plays against the Bears.

So you're saying there's a chance?

But then why not just IR him and get it over with if he's not going to play, unless they just hope he's back for playoffs? 

With or without AR12 I hope we see Randall Cobb next week.

Rodgers will be cleared on Tuesday.  Dr. McKenzie never planned on clearing him until 8wks post injury (which is the standard for fractures in adults )  unless he showed marked healing on his last scan ( which he did not ).  He has not been scanned in several weeks.

Rodgers will be cleared on Tuesday.  Dr. McKenzie never planned on clearing him until 8wks post injury (which is the standard for fractures in adults )  unless he showed marked healing on his last scan ( which he did not ).  He has not been scanned in several weeks.

You can say that again.

May I ask how you know that he's not been scanned in several weeks, DocBenni? I'm not questioning the accuracy of your statement, just curious how you know that. Maybe there's an article you've read that I missed. And he wouldn't need an MRI, but a simple x-ray to see if there's been any new bone growth. I've never heard an x-ray referred to as a scan, so maybe you could clarify that statement. 

 

IMHO, it's really not worth playing Aaron against the Bears, even if he's cleared medically. I just don't think we'd do anything in the playoffs even if we did win the division, and it's not worth risking further injury to Aaron. The offensive line is decimated right now, and it's the play of the line that got him injured in the first place. Who's to say he won't get killed back there again? We all know how crappy the playing surface is at Soldier Field in the winter, and all it would take is one sack and slamming him down on the cold, hard ground to hurt him again.

 

I know as a rule of thumb all of our guys should be playing if we can make the playoffs, but I think this is the exception to the rule. Lacy's hurting again. Clay Matthews is hurting again. Keep them out. Don't bring Randall Cobb back when he might not be 100%. Keep Aaron out. There are just too many guys that we need to get healthy for next year, and the longer we give them to heal, and get back into football shape, the better. A major setback for any of these guys could have a huge impact on our chances next year. 

 

 

as painful as it has been the past two months, the fact they have a shot at the playoffs going into the last game is nothing short of a miracle. After this afternoons game I was half hoping that Chicago would win just to put me out my misery. But just as the Lions did all they could do to disqualify themselves from the playoffs, it looks as tho the Bears are also going to do their part and the Packers may win this thing just by showing up. I hope like heck Rodgers plays because even a rusty Rodgers is better than a dialed in Flynn. I sense they won't let him play but it would be justice for Rodgers to come back against the team that cheap shotted him.. Yea Shea Mccleland actually tried to drive him to China with all his weight. Hopefully he "accidently" blows out a knee.

If Rodgers IS cleared then they better play him. THis team isn't that good but neither was the 2011 Giants, 2008 Cardinals or the 2006 Colts. Get in and anything can happen, especially when you have the best QB

 

With all that said, I don't expect him to be cleared. Would be hilarious if this team wins the division with Matt Flynn at QB, though

You gotta play Rodgers if he's cleared.

 

I don't care about seeds…the NFC is tough as hell, but it's wide open. Seattle lost at home today to Arizona. The Packers have a ton of flaws, but with Rodgers and that rushing attack, I'd like their chances against anyone. 

 

The Ravens last year, Giants multiple times, Cardinals, and even Green Bay in 2010 have taught us that you just need to enter the tourney to make some noise.

 

The difference between Flynn and Rodgers is immense. Flynn is trying his best, but he can't throw the ball down the field. It's so hard to watch. Even these quick throw sideline patterns require arm strength that Flynn just doesn't have.

Also, I think Rodgers has one INT return for TD in his career…these Packer back-ups may have three this year.

 

I sure hope Doc B. is right and he gets the green light this week. 

DocBenni = Dr. McKenzie  Hey, it could be true.

@KrisLBurke: Cutler gets the start against GB

Only losers and pussies play for next year. You play to win the game, win this year, not next year.

Can't wait!!

I don't get sitting players who are healthy and medically cleared to play.  Once in the playoffs, anything can happen.  Teams get hot, other teams go cold.  If Rodgers is cleared to play, play him. 

 

And as I mentioned in a thread a week or so ago, I don't care if the Packers get destroyed in the first round of the playoffs.  I want them IN the playoffs!!!  Not just because I prefer they win.  But it also knocks the Bears OUT!

Brilliant logic. There is clearly a lot of concern about Aaron's health, but let's throw him out there, risking a career ending injury, on the one in a million chance this team with it's crappy defense could win the Super Bowl. 

 

So much ****ing stupid in this thread.