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Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:01 am
Young WR Stands Out From the Rest
"Now, working with Rodgers, Jennings has become part of the Packers' solution to life without Favre and to Rodgers' growth.
"Everyone here likes Aaron's personality off the field," Jennings said. "His off-the-field personality is identical to his on the field. He wants to build relationships with players outside of football. And it's not just the marquee guys; there are guys on our team that the general fan never heard of that Aaron is close with. You have to work to be a leader. I think either you are or you are not. It's genuine or it isn't. Everybody here on this team feels the good vibe from Aaron."
Jennings felt it from the start, improvising on the route and the catch last season in Rodgers' first career score. And then when Rodgers ran the ball vs. Minnesota on opening night for his first Lambeau Field score and initial Lambeau Leap, it was Jennings who secured the ball and saved it for Rodgers."
Rodgers Impressive So Far
" Question: What do you think about Aaron Rodgers' early success? Does he look like an elite-caliber quarterback? Also, what do you think about Green Bay's chances against Dallas on Sunday night? I believe that if the Packers win, they're the team to beat in the NFL. -- Terrance P.
I'm very impressed with Rodgers' early success. It isn't just the way he has thrown the ball or managed the offense or led the team. It's the fact he has overcome the enormous burden of replacing a legend.
Rodgers will probably never completely escape Brett Favre's shadow. I'm not sure anyone could. But he has done an excellent job of filling an enormous void.
I expect a close and highly competitive game between the Packers and Cowboys, similar to the one that Dallas and Philadelphia played on Monday night. Regardless of the outcome for the Packers, Rodgers' performance is likely to have a major impact.
His strong play after replacing an injured Favre in Dallas last season is reason to believe he could be successful facing the Cowboys from the beginning of the game. But that also means Rodgers will have to cope with a defensive scheme designed specifically to address what he does best, such as making throws on the move (something with which Dallas struggled during his relief appearance).
I would agree that a victory by the Packers would make them the team to beat in the NFL because, in my view, that distinction currently belongs to the Cowboys."
Pack Picked to Win
By Dukes and Woodson. Cowboys either suffering from a Monday Night Hangover, or from their defense being dissected.
"Now, working with Rodgers, Jennings has become part of the Packers' solution to life without Favre and to Rodgers' growth.
"Everyone here likes Aaron's personality off the field," Jennings said. "His off-the-field personality is identical to his on the field. He wants to build relationships with players outside of football. And it's not just the marquee guys; there are guys on our team that the general fan never heard of that Aaron is close with. You have to work to be a leader. I think either you are or you are not. It's genuine or it isn't. Everybody here on this team feels the good vibe from Aaron."
Jennings felt it from the start, improvising on the route and the catch last season in Rodgers' first career score. And then when Rodgers ran the ball vs. Minnesota on opening night for his first Lambeau Field score and initial Lambeau Leap, it was Jennings who secured the ball and saved it for Rodgers."
Rodgers Impressive So Far
" Question: What do you think about Aaron Rodgers' early success? Does he look like an elite-caliber quarterback? Also, what do you think about Green Bay's chances against Dallas on Sunday night? I believe that if the Packers win, they're the team to beat in the NFL. -- Terrance P.
I'm very impressed with Rodgers' early success. It isn't just the way he has thrown the ball or managed the offense or led the team. It's the fact he has overcome the enormous burden of replacing a legend.
Rodgers will probably never completely escape Brett Favre's shadow. I'm not sure anyone could. But he has done an excellent job of filling an enormous void.
I expect a close and highly competitive game between the Packers and Cowboys, similar to the one that Dallas and Philadelphia played on Monday night. Regardless of the outcome for the Packers, Rodgers' performance is likely to have a major impact.
His strong play after replacing an injured Favre in Dallas last season is reason to believe he could be successful facing the Cowboys from the beginning of the game. But that also means Rodgers will have to cope with a defensive scheme designed specifically to address what he does best, such as making throws on the move (something with which Dallas struggled during his relief appearance).
I would agree that a victory by the Packers would make them the team to beat in the NFL because, in my view, that distinction currently belongs to the Cowboys."
Pack Picked to Win
By Dukes and Woodson. Cowboys either suffering from a Monday Night Hangover, or from their defense being dissected.