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**** Official Aaron Rodgers injury thread ***** (1 Viewer)

sho nuff said:
Alex P Keaton said:
According to PFT......Ted Thompson made the final call on sitting ARod this week. That is messed up.
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Not sure...but at the same time...its his guy...Im sure he took a ton of advice from the Docs and wants to protect the biggest asset...

Does not need an MD behind his name to make the decision...takes the info from the doc to make a decision.

Just sort of undercuts his own coach and I don't like the GM meddling in a game type situation...but also understand a GM wanting input into things when it comes to a player of that caliber/$$$.
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It's a business decision not just a medical one. Makes sense for Thompson to get the final say. He doesn't need an MD behind his name when he has a GM.

 
sho nuff said:
Alex P Keaton said:
According to PFT......Ted Thompson made the final call on sitting ARod this week. That is messed up.
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Not sure...but at the same time...its his guy...Im sure he took a ton of advice from the Docs and wants to protect the biggest asset...

Does not need an MD behind his name to make the decision...takes the info from the doc to make a decision.

Just sort of undercuts his own coach and I don't like the GM meddling in a game type situation...but also understand a GM wanting input into things when it comes to a player of that caliber/$$$.
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:goodposting: Good enough for me. I guess Thompson gets the information from the doctors and makes a decision based off that. It would be a foolish business decision to give the final say without all relevant information from the coaches, trainers, doctors.

Perhaps the doctors cleared Rodgers but informed Thompson that he could play but he is still at risk for re injuring.

No one knows. Guess us packer fans get to wait until next week. Let's hope Flynn brought his snow shoes this week

 
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Rotoworld:

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) remains at "extraordinary risk" of further injury should he play in a football game.
Per Mort, there was "no real" organizational decision regarding ruling Rodgers out for Week 16, as coach Mike McCarthy claimed, because Rodgers is simply not healthy enough to play football at this point in time. ESPN's Bob Holtzman added on SportsCenter that Rodgers received "far fewer" practice reps this week than last week, and his Packers teammates knew Rodgers wouldn't face the Steelers early in the week. It sheds doubt on whether Rodgers has a chance to play in Week 17 should Green Bay defeat Pittsburgh, and perhaps even makes Rodgers' would-be playoffs availability murky. Matt Flynn remains the Packers' starting quarterback indefinitely.

Source: Chris Mortensen on Twitter
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Sweetness_34 said:
Nice job Rodgers...what a poosay. Keep collecting money on the couch as your team throws away their playoff chances.
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So many funny things with this from you.

First off...you calling him a poosay is great high comedy.

Second...better hope your boys get past the Eagles first before you start running your mouth about the playoffs.

 
Rotoworld:

Speaking on his radio show Tuesday, Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) said a decision will be made Thursday on whether he will start the Week 17 game against the Bears.
"We have done a scan [within the last 24 hours] and we are going through the process of evaluation," Rodgers said. "It will be definitive one way or another on Thursday. I've been feeling better every week. Last week felt great at practice. Comes down to is the bone healed or is there a large risk that's too great that the organization wouldn't want to put me out there? If you want to be mad at anybody be mad that my collarbone hasn't healed the way we've wanted it to." Rodgers didn't express much optimism, but this could go either way. As of now, we'd expect Matt Flynn to get the start. We'll have an answer on Thursday.

Source: Rob Demovsky on Twitter
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Packers coach Mike McCarthy plans to make a decision on Aaron Rodgers' (clavicle) Week 17 playing status "sooner rather than later."

McCarthy confirmed "Aaron wants to play," but the Packers' organization has not yet felt comfortable clearing him for football action. McCarthy plans to huddle with Rodgers and GM Ted Thompson early this week to make a decision. The NFC North is on the line as the Packers play the Bears in Week 17.

Dec 23 - 3:18 PM

Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
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Rob Demovsky on Twitter:

Aaron Rodgers took 1st rep in every drill during open part of practice. Those usually go to the starter but we didn't see 11on11s.
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I guess we'll know for sure in less than an hour...

 
As a selfish Rodgers owner (ok, and Lions fan), I DON'T want him playing and risking it... I need him fully healthy for 2014!

 
Have any of you guys survived with Rodgers on your bench AND have him ready to roll in a comparatively rare week 17 title game?

I do, I feel like I'm in a distinct minority of people. I'm as nervous starting him as not starting him but given Cassel, Orton or Campbell, Rodgers is an obvious choice.

 
Smack Tripper said:
Have any of you guys survived with Rodgers on your bench AND have him ready to roll in a comparatively rare week 17 title game?

I do, I feel like I'm in a distinct minority of people. I'm as nervous starting him as not starting him but given Cassel, Orton or Campbell, Rodgers is an obvious choice.
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I made it to the finals with Eli and Flacco as my QB's in my 1st two playoff games. I am more than happy to take my chances with Rodgers in the championship game

 
Interesting to me that McCarthy did not use the words "medically cleared" in his presser.

Wondering if Doc game.him more of an "ok, you all know the risks and where he is...if you want to play him, its on you and not me" kind of clearance.

I also wish they would have let Rodgers announce it Jimmy Chitwood style.

I got something to say.

I dont know if it'll make any change, but I figured it's time for me to start playing ball.

 
sho nuff said:
Interesting to me that McCarthy did not use the words "medically cleared" in his presser.

Wondering if Doc game.him more of an "ok, you all know the risks and where he is...if you want to play him, its on you and not me" kind of clearance.

I also wish they would have let Rodgers announce it Jimmy Chitwood style.

I got something to say.

I dont know if it'll make any change, but I figured it's time for me to start playing ball.
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RT @jasonjwilde Per a #Packers spokesman, @AaronRodgers12 was cleared by Ted Thompson, Mike McCarthy and Dr. Pat McKenzie. A "unified decision."

Take that for what it's worth, I guess.
 
Mike McCarthy: We'll cut Aaron Rodgers loose SundayBy Dan Hanzus

Around the League Writer

What can we expect from Aaron Rodgers?

The Green Bay Packers quarterback practiced again Friday, one day after it was announced that he'd play in Week 17's play-in showdown against the Chicago Bears.

Rodgers missed nearly two months with a crack in his collar bone. It's not crazy to think that the layoff, combined with lingering concerns about the injury, would lead to the Packers taking a safer approach in their game plan.

That won't be the case, according to Packers coach Mike McCarthy.

"To me, that goes back to the decision," McCarthy said Friday, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "If we were thinking that way, the decision wouldn't be what it is. The decision's been made. Obviously it was a thorough one. And it's time for Aaron to play.

"We're going to cut him loose and we're going to go play. We're going to play to win."

Fair enough, but this is where the presence of Eddie Lacy is especially precious. The running back -- a favorite for the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award -- will play a key role in Rodgers' assimilation process.

The Bears have allowed an astounding 161.5 yards per game on the ground. Even without Rodgers, the Packers were going to lean hard on Lacy to attack the soft underbelly of Chicago's defense.

Rodgers doesn't have to be the star Sunday. The Bears are the ideal opponent in the quarterback's first game back.

The latest "Around The League Podcast" delivered a Christmas gift, analyzing the chaotic playoff picture in both conferences.
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