Jersey Al's Packers Blog

In this next installment of Film Study, I select a few plays from the Packers – Seahawks preseason game that show something interesting upon review that might have been missed on first watch.

Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers are committed to doing whatever possible to keep QB1 un-sacked and upright. In just his limited preseason action, Rodgers has already shown the ability to more quickly recognized his checkdowns and not hold onto the ball too long. McCarthy, for his part, seems committed to giving the offensive line more pass protection help when needed, something I felt was lacking last season.

On Aaron Rodgers’ first play, 56 yard completion to Greg Jennings, Donald Lee was used in pass protection, and seemingly left to Rodgers to decide how. As you watch the play, you’ll see Rodgers look at Lee, who is lined up on the left side. He then glances to the right and sees the Seahawks have overloaded that side. He looks back at Lee, and most likely calls a protection change. Lee goes into motion and lines up on the right side, where he can help in the protection.  Read more... (739 words + 6 images, estimated 2:57 mins reading time)

Five suggestions for Aaron Rodgers…

1) Drop the Jesus look and please stop wearing those ridiculous hats to the post-game press conferences. Dude, we know you’re from California, but you’re not a skateboarder—you’re an NFL quarterback, dammit. Please try looking like one. (Writer’s note: Looks like Aaron may have already gotten this advice from somewhere else. See the above photo of him at the Kentucky Derby clean-shaven and looking very professional)

2) Listen Aaron, even if it’s true, do you really want to go around admitting Princess Bride is your favorite movie? Something like “Die Hard” would probably sound a lot better. Or maybe that’s just how you show your sensitive side to the hot chicks you’re hitting on in Vegas. Yeah, I guess that might help. Never mind…

3) Scrap the nickname A-Rod. It’s taken already, and it has negative vibes. See definition in dictionary: “A-Rod—Nickname for pretty-boy, narcissistic, robotic and incredible over-rated professional athlete that would sell out his mother for more money or fame.”  Read more... (416 words + 6 images, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)