Comments on: Packers Will Miss Playoffs in 2008 Without Favre, But In Good Hands With Aaron Rodgers

By: Midnight Writer

Midnight Writer — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:05:44 +0000

Stephanie,

I see what you mean. With the Browns at 4-8, the Packers’ 5-7 look good.

And yes, I am thankful I am not a Lions fan — or Bungals fan, either!

But losing by only four points is still a loss — and a more painful loss than to get blown out. Take it from a Browns fan who watched the Browns lose many a game because they could not score from the Red Zone.

In fact, the Browns offense hasn’t scored a touchdown in the last two games. The depression still has not lifted after losing 10-6 to the Colts. Four more points would have tied the game and the Browns would have had a shot of winning in overtime.

And what about those come from behind wins from back to back opponents, Baltimore and Denver? Four more Browns points could have led to wins in those two games. Come to think of it, four more points would have led to a win in Washington.

So if the Browns scored four more points, Cleveland’s record could be 8-4 and we could be tied with Baltimore as Pittsburgh goes up against the Giants.

Dream on!
Yes, I know. It is getting late even for the Midnight Writer.

Go Browns!

By: stephaniehartwig

stephaniehartwig — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:43:44 +0000

I don’t think I’m being too optimistic about Rodgers. After all, our main struggle this season has been our defense not our offensive. I feel that for a first year quarterback Rodgers is showing a lot of promise and I do feel that he can be the leader our team needs.
I don’t think that anyone has the passion that Brett has, but I do feel that Rodgers can inspire confidence in the rest of the team. It just might take a while for it to take root.
And even though 5-7 is a fairly dismall record, considering several of our losses were by 4 points or less, I’m just counting myself lucky that I don’t cheer for Detroit.

By: Midnight Writer

Midnight Writer — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:19:21 +0000

Stephanie,
I enjoyed your first article. In Brownstown we are dealing with the news that Derek Anderson will be down and out for the season just one week after Brady Quinn’s fractured finger put him out of action.

However, at 5-7, aren’t you being a bit too optimistic about the powers or even potential power of Aaron Rogers? And how do you feel about Brett Favre taking the J-E-T-S Jets into a playoff berth?

Yes, Rogers waited his turn and has turned in some good games, but it is not just the leadership of Favre that he lacks. It is Brett’s passion, his drive and the ability to inspire the men around him to play better.

Favre also has a short memory, something I wish the Browns Quinn would adopt. What I mean is, Favre can be intercepted several times, yet still believe in himself and his team ability to come back and win.

That is priceless.

By: stephaniehartwig

stephaniehartwig — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:26:38 +0000

I completely agree with you about the Favre/Rodgers thing. (which seems almost obvious) Sure that intercepted pass yesterday that sealed the Panther’s victory was all on Rodgers, but we wouldn’t have been in such a tight situation if our defense just pulled themselves together. Our rush D is definitely not where it should be.
I think it’s good that we’re starting to build our team around Rodgers. We always knew that eventually he’d take over for Favre, and after my minor breakdown back in March, I’m completely fine with it. I think he’s a good fit for our team. He’s not as much of a gun-slinger (what does that mean, by the way? who would want to sling a gun? I don’t think that I ever would) as Favre, but that’s a good thing. We need someone relatively consistent.
I have high hopes for next season. It’s looking good.

By: JRod

JRod — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:12:27 +0000

Front man for a cover band? How about a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum, one-time Christian rock band that is currently defunct (I think) because of their frontman’s ego and substance abuse.

I am, of course, speaking of Creed…and it’s frontman — Scottaaron Stapprodgers:

By: Chad

Chad — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:08:10 +0000

I have to laugh at that photo, though. It almost looks like Aaron Rodgers is a frontman for a cover band and Brett Farve is putting a line on a hot girl in the front row saying, “Hey, I’m with you babe.”

By: JRod

JRod — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:23:40 +0000

Stephanie, great first article.

I have heard so many Packers fans bemoan the loss of Brett Favre, and who have seemed to not even give Aaron Rodgers a chance. This is understandable in a way, given how the whole Favre controversy went down in the off-season.

But the more you look at it, even with Favre’s success in NY this year, it is hard to argue that the Packers are setting themselves up better for the long-term by turning the team over to Rodgers this year. And I don’t necessarily buy the argument that the Packers sacrificed this season. The fault for their 5-7 record lies more with the defense than with Rodgers. If the Packers D had played this poorly last year, Favre would not have been able to lead them to a 13-3 record.

Something tells me the Packers might be one or two games better with Favre this season, but they are not playing championship defense. Would you really want to sacrifice a year of development with Rodgers for another season that likely would not have ended in a Super Bowl?

It’s a tough situation, no doubt. But watching this season unfold, I think the best decision was made for Favre, Rodgers, and the Packers. And 5-7 does suck, but Packers fans need to look on the bright side: at least you aren’t Browns fans!

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