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Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:04 am EDT

Rodgers takes beating in loss to San Francisco

By Joe Zedalis

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Aaron Rodgers found out how much tougher it is against a quality NFL defense with a multiple scheme than in his second exhibition start.

After a solid performance in his starting debut last week, the Green Bay Packers' new quarterback played the entire first half Saturday night against the San Francisco 49ers and looked much more like a young player finding his way in the Packers' ugly 34-6 loss to 49ers at Candlestick Park.

Rodgers had six possessions before leaving the game at halftime, including a final series with 51 seconds left in the first half, and took a total of 26 snaps. Those possessions provided only three points and included four three-and-outs. He finished his one half of play with a passer rating of 64.1 points (9-for-16 passing for 58 yards) and was fortunate to avoid what would have been a potential interception deep in Packers territory on that final possession of the half when safety Dashon Goldson dropped a throw on which Rodgers had over-led receiver Donald Driver.

Source: Press-GazetteNew Window

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  1. Sam
    1. Posted by Sam Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:44 pm EDT

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    Packers suck. really.
  2. sleeplesnights
    2. Posted by sleeplesnights Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:27 pm EDT

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    Just wait till teams get some real game film on Rodgers. Only going to get harder.
  3. Jets
    3. Posted by Jets Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:11 pm EDT

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    I dont think its bandwagoning it. I think the problem is the Packer managment. It is their responsibilty to win games. do you honestly think they made the best decision? Are they going to win more games with Rodgers than Farve? The whole free world knows the answer to that, Farve wins more games. It's that simple. Good Bye Ted you dumba**.
  4. Daniel C
    4. Posted by Daniel C Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:35 pm EDT

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    Packers are the youngest team in the league... It was the right time to move on. They might have a bad couple years, but they've got nowhere to go but up. There's a LOT of talent to develop here.
  5. shootyzgrv82_2000
    5. Posted by shootyzgrv82_2000 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:21 pm EDT

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    Haha, I love it! Rodgers is a freaking fool. The 49ers totally suck and they BEAT Down Green Bay last night. Ted Thompson let his ego get in the way! GO VIKINGS GO!!!
  6. hammerhead
    6. Posted by hammerhead Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:16 pm EDT

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    I recommend someone pick up the phone and attempt to make a trade with the Jets. My guess, the Packers could get Favre back for "3 first round draft picks".
    Un-Be-Lievable........... from Superbowl contenders 6 months ago, to getting shredded by the lowly 49ers!
  7. scott
    7. Posted by scott Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    Well I hope GB management is happy. The Packers have the best team in the league without a great QB. It's to early to tell what will happen for sure. But if this is any glimps at the rest of the season Wisconsin is going to be pissed. Is it possible to impeach a GM for improper use of an ego. GB isn't a team that has to bait people with cheap tickets to fill the stands. For Wisconsin it's a way of life.
  8. Daniel C
    8. Posted by Daniel C Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:35 pm EDT

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    I get a kick out of the "go vikings go" comment... weren't you guys the favorites to win the division LAST year? Right about when everyone was predicting another 8-8 at best out of the Packers?
    I'd suggest waiting to see how things play out before shooting your mouth off, but with your team's history I guess the preseason is the best time for it.
    How's YOUR quarterback situation going by the way? :)
  9. whateverdude
    9. Posted by whateverdude Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:44 pm EDT

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    Daniel...tsk, tsk...
    Our quarterback situation would have been much better with Favre - AS WOULD YOURS!!! LMAO!! There is absolutely no doubt, however, that the Vikes will definitely dominate the NFC North. No doubt whatsoever. And Green Bay's "leadership" is, and will be, the laughing stock of the league!!! Wear that green & gold proudly! LOL
    GO VIKINGS GO!!!!!!!
  10. brian b
    10. Posted by brian b Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:03 pm EDT

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    lol "quality defense". If you can't use the 49ers defense Rodger's then you are in for some trouble. People in Green Bay are gonna be chanting FAVRE, FAVRE, FAVRE at Lambo. ,
  11. hammerhead
    11. Posted by hammerhead Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:16 pm EDT

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    I've been watching team management put their professional spin on the Favre story throughout the summer, while Brett has no professional spin doctors. Now we'll see if management can spin their way out of this mess!
  12. Todd Lau
    12. Posted by Todd Lau Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:14 pm EDT

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    It is going to be a long season if Rogers dosn't get his poop in a group soon....
  13. Kristine
    13. Posted by Kristine Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:53 pm EDT

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    Ted Thompson is the most hated man in Wisconsin this morning. Time will tell, but to expect Rogers to come out this season and be a superstar is unrealistic. Time will tell...Laugh now, Vikes! You don't have a QB either, and even if you did you've got that nasty choking habit....And as for chanting Favre at Lambeau...Whats done is done...Movin' on.
  14. ANNA~ANNA
    14. Posted by ANNA~ANNA Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:45 pm EDT

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    hehehe Egocentrical idiot that he is, "Mafia Ted" Thompson already looks like a [profane]...
  15. Ron K
    15. Posted by Ron K Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:42 pm EDT

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    Fire Ted Thompson NOW!
    (we're moving on).
    Oh, where did I hear that before?
  16. jonnypost_53919
    16. Posted by jonnypost_53919 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:40 pm EDT

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    if it wasnt for ted thompson favre would have had another 4 -12 season last year...thompson is a great evaluator of talent.
  17. Matt
    17. Posted by Matt Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:57 pm EDT

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    J-E-T-S!!! JETS! JETS! JETS!
    C'mon Brett, time to poor some salt on the wound!
  18. G
    18. Posted by G Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:10 pm EDT

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    Its preseason people...wake up
  19. deadeyelyle
    19. Posted by deadeyelyle Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:39 pm EDT

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    Hammerhead is right about the spin factor. The Wisconsin Media (talk radio) was also so much against Brett, he must have felt like a meat eater at a PETA convention.
    After last week I posted that Rodgers doesn’t see blitzes, doesn’t point them out to backs (ala Manning), doesn’t audible (ala Favre quick slants) and doesn’t get rid of the ball.
    After last week I felt there was no need for panic but there was nothing that gave me a ton of hope either. This week was worse against the 2nd “dominating” pre-season defense. If it continues Rodgers will get hurt and we will be watching a rookie instead of Favre.
    Deadeye
  20. upset1
    20. Posted by upset1 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    The Packers lost last year when Brett played the coaches game. When they let him play his game they one. They traded Brett because they didn't think he would stick to the game plan. Rodgers is sticking to the game plan. The Packers will be lucky to be 8-8 this year and next year could be bad. We knew it would be tough when Brett left but we had the chance for one more good year.
  21. mcginnitytim
    21. Posted by mcginnitytim Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:13 pm EDT

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    Thats what he gets, thaey think they can throw in a crappy QB and think it is going to work out, or is that called MOVING FORWARD. forget arron bring back BRETT THE JET and we will win a superbowl.
  22. jonnypost_53919
    22. Posted by jonnypost_53919 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:40 pm EDT

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    farve will go back into retirement half way through this season because the guy cant make up his mind on any decisions. hes won one superbowl and every playoff game he lost was directly his fault...usually on an idiotic int.
  23. Liver Paste
    23. Posted by Liver Paste Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:51 pm EDT

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    I think the real problem is people who post messages. They have nothing at stake, with no reputations to withhold, and they just throw stupid comments out there for people with 6th grade mentality to argue about. In the end, your comments mean nothing to the people who really run these teams, since they never read this crap. That is what it is, a big steaming pile, that smells up the room.
  24. fedup_with_morons
    24. Posted by fedup_with_morons Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:59 pm EDT

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    The whole team looked weak, but remember it's the preseason and they have to try out new players to find out who to keep. With a young team it's especially tough. Rodgers wasn't sharp, the line didn't protect him, his receivers weren't very good, and the defensive line was awful. But.....the opening game against the Vikes will see the first string play all the way. Then it will be time to judge. Until then, take your whining to your room and leave Packers real fans alone. Did you notice the Jets also lost?
  25. JE
    25. Posted by JE Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:07 pm EDT

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    packers suck...jets suck....favre sucks (now)...

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