I've never saw him miss so many passes. 12 games in a row including playoffs with a QB rating under 100, 4 times in the 60's, some against teams who weren't that great against the pass. They played 7 regular season games after the Detroit game when he may have injured his knee, in 5 of those he threw a pick. I think what ever was going on with his knee, it hampered his play in 2015. In 2013 when they had injuries he even made Boykin look great after he had a week to practice, that didn't happen this year. Christ if not for Jones he might have had a QB rating in the 80's.

If I've learned one thing about Rodgers is like most players he's extreamely proud. He thrives when the chip on his shoulder is biggest. I can't tell you how many times this past season I heard the phrase, "The Top QB's in the NFL" only to NOT to hear Rodgers name mentioned. I think opposing defenses in 2016 should be afraid, they should be very, very, afraid.

Note to Ted... Get the man a TE!!!!!

His worst season as a starter. I personally think that we are starting to see the physical decline. I know many may disagree with me, but we will all physically decline at some point. Some earlier, some later. And if one really looks at film, then one can see that Rodgers can still make all the throws, but not consistently. And, as Nagler and Behnke showed very well in one of the transplant episodes, it really seems that he is not working on his technique all that well. So I think we have unfortunately seen the best of Rodgers in the past. Just my opinion, of course.

I know it's your opinion Pete and normally I agree with most everything you post. I think like ALL great QB's if there's a hint of decline they make up for it in other ways. I personally don't think it's a start of a decline, just a season where he lost first Nelson, then his O-Line, then other WR's. Throw in the fact the Packers didn't have a WR coach, not really, and Bennett wasn't ready for an Offensive Coordinators job, he lost several WR's for parts or all of the season, AND Lacy was as big as Raji... He was doomed from the start. If he's the same in 2016 then I'll agree, but I believe 2016 will be Rodgers best. Better than 2011.

I didn't know Cows had 9 lives? I thought that was cats?

That sucks. Someone break a mirror over his head or walk him under a ladder or something.... quick.

By far Rodgers worst year. He struggled for most of the year.
This year Rodgers had the most attempts he has had in his career (572). Except for the year he missed half the season, he threw for his least amount of yards since becoming starter (3821). His average yards per completion was the worst in his career (6.7). He was sacked for the 3rd most times in his career (46), and had over 100 more sack yards then the rest of his career (314). And his QB Rating was the worst in his career (92.7).

This being said, he did so without his top 4 WR's during the year. Not to mention that the WR's really struggled. Adams and Cobb Dropped way to many passes. In the one game alone Jones and Adams dropped TD passes which would have won the game. His top RB, was out of shape and ineffective, OL was hurt most of the year. And Rodgers himself you could see wasn't completely healthy. He had knee surgery, which could be a big reason why there was a stretch when he wasn't as sharp. In one of the games, he could have ran for 20+ yards and got a first down. Instead he chose to throw the ball away 40 yards down field. That play clearly showed he was playing hurt. Rodgers would have ran for 20+ yards before throwing the ball out of bounds if he was healthy.

Next year getting Nelson, Montgomery back will provide a huge boost for weapons. Also add in the development of Adams, Janis, Abbrederis, Rodgers should go a long ways to fixing the offense.

His "down" year still consisted of almost 4000 yards passing, over 30 TDs and under 10 INTs. No, he wasn't an All-Pro this year. Yes, even though there were injuries, and MM screwed up the coaching staff on the offensive side of the ball, that ultimately sits at ARods feet. No, I don't expect a repeat of this year.

He'll be an all pro again next year.

Good grief! Rodgers wasn't his normal self. He was just above average QB this year. It doesn't mean anything for the future unless it happens next year. It wasn't just Jordy. It was the other wideouts playing at dimnished capacities. Maybe the worst set of receivers that he will ever see. Next year will be different and the Packers have a great chance to win it all if the injury bug can stay away.

Who is cow's QB? Cutler, Bridgewater or Stafford? It's no wonder why he cuts on Rodgers as he knows Rodgers is, by far, the best QB in the NFC North. Cutler is Cutler and seems to play like throwing INTs is a good thing. Bridgewater is too fragile and has no arm. His WRs are wasted on deep routes and his O-Line cannot protect him. He will go down to a serious injury because his O-Line cannot stop a good pass rush. Just think of all those high first round draft picks the queens have had in the past decade and that they were unable to draft and develop an O- line who can protect their QB. When Teddy goes down, who will take over the QB spot? As for Stafford, look at all the offensive weapons Detroit drafted, picked up in FA or traded for and the lions still have not come close to winning the NFC North. Some people say Arod's prime is being wasted. Tell it to Calvin Johnson or Alshon Jeffries. Rodgers' best days are yet to come.

I lived through John Hadl, Jerry Tagge etc. Life in the 70s & 80s...even into the 90s where the magic man gave us some hope. Favre obviously was excellent, but how he could deliver the crushing pic at the wrong time. Aaron may have graded a B, but 31TDs, 8 pics, just shy of 4000 yds...give the man some credit for not being the problem here. If you want him to get an F or an A, all I know is we have NO chance without the guy. Been there living through it. About time the rest of this team take advantage of a guy who throws 4:1 TD ratio...Try living in Cleveland (where I did for a decade). Those fans have No hope at all.

Rodgers did not have a typical Rodgers season, that is clear but he also didn't have a typical supporting cast on the field. His #1 WR was lost for the entire season, except for one game in Detroit he played without a legit TE (note to TT get a real TE). Cobb was injured and double covered all season. Dropvante Adams was underwhelming and never measured up. Lacy arrived out of shape and then went MIA in most games. The OL was banged up and Rodgers was hit far too often in 2015. Finally, Rodgers played through various injuries throughout the season. We should be discussing how he threw for almost 4,000 yards, 31 TDs and only 8 interceptions, and won 10 games playing without his #1 WR, a TE, an injured slot receiver, an ineffective #1 RB and a porous OL. Imagine other QBs trying to play under these circumstances. Could Rodgers have played better? Yes. But he can't play alone and he did for much of the 2015 season. Out of the 8 picks only 4 were the result of a poor decision or throw on his part. The others were off of tips or deflections. One was never caught. Aaron Rodgers has been such an outstanding QB that we have come to expect him to be exceptional under any circumstances. Cow, thinks this is the beginning of the decline, could be, but I doubt it. Put Rodgers behind a healthy OL, give him a healthy Jordy or legit #1 WR, a real TE, get Cobb and Lacy healthy and Rodgers will be fine. I think he's got 3-5 good seasons left, if not more. Thanks, Since '61

Michelle,
I respectfully disagree with your B- grade on Rodgers. Do you really believe that Brady would have survived the season behind the GB offensive line this year with the injuries, poor running game, and lackluster play of the offensive line, plus the inability of the receivers to stretch the field or separate? I also question some of the scheme or play design of the coaches in the game planning and the lack of a dedicated wide receivers coach as well.

There isn't a QB playing today that I would want over Rodgers and I would give him a grade of A- and not lower that a B+.

The Pats were the team hit hardest by injuries. Brady would have done OK with Packer offense.

^^^^ LMAO

Taking everything into consideration a B (-+) is justified no matter the point of view taken by anyone.
However, after playing a full game of golf, let's be sure to leave all mention of a knee as excuse off the list if his play appears to be the same come camp and beyond.

No rating for Tolzein?

31 TD 8 int, 92 % passer rating , some QB's never achieve this, Rodgers best years might be coming . For those that think he is on the decline Well I feel sorry for you .

Let's be fair here Rodgers missed way to many routine throws for him, but the wr's dropped way more than their fair share of routine catches this year as well. Combine those and rodgers looked like he "regressed." Catch 25-30% of those easy drops and complete 25-30% of those routine throws that were missed and your looking at a completely different season for GB. With Jordy back and hopefully a semi healthy line you will gain more efficiency and the O will be humming again.

I can't personally see Aaron Rodgers getting better than a solid 'C' for the 2015 season.

He did not meet expectations, regardless how unfathomably (and unfairly) high they have been set

Overall, the defense contributed far more to team success than Rodgers this season

His highlights were three big throws, his 'lowlights' were numerous poor reads, decisions, and passes

He DID contribute largely to the post season win.

Intangibles- as much as it pains me to say it- Cow is on the right track with his assessment. In a year where the Packers needed great leadership on the field of play, Rodgers did look like Cutler, moping and pointing fingers, seemingly making it a point to contradict his Coach in pressers, and generally not rising up and displaying the type of characteristics a team may need when facing a year like 2015.

Although I find the hysteria about Rodgers' decline absolute rubbish, and there is no other- NO OTHER- QB I want to lead my team in 2016- Aaron Rodgers did not operate at anything higher than a "C" level in my estimation.

I'm basing that assessment around putting Rodgers in a vacuum. I don't want to hear about drops, the OL, etc.. He didn't play at a B level in 2015.

I agree with whomever posted it above, though.. The league better watch out in 2016. Rodgers is going to work his ass off like never before.

COW posting on this site as he is wearing his Vikings north champs hat and his Bridewater pro bowl fill in jersey .

Let me start out by saying that I would rather have Aaron Rodgers at QB than any other current QB in the NFL. 2015 was a down year for him and the entire offense and the reasons why (too many offensive coaches - WR injuries - Eddie Lacy out of shape - no backup at LT - holding the ball too long) have been discussed in depth by the bloggers all season. For the team and for Rodgers personally this has to be the year he stars in the playoffs, below is a January 6th quote from Bob McGinn on the history of his playoff performances;

For years, John Elway wasn't given his just due. Then he won a pair of Super Bowls and was placed on the Mount Rushmore of quarterbacks.

To this day, Dan Marino isn't even mentioned among the all-time greats. But that's what zero Super Bowl rings will do to a quarterback.

When it comes to legacies in the NFL, the postseason is all that matters. And right now, that's not a good thing for Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers.

Since the Packers run to glory and a Super Bowl championship in 2010, Rodgers is just 2-4 in the playoffs heading into this years playoff games.

Fans are critical of McGinn when he details the teams weaknesses but that is his job. Time to get the old THE PACK IS BACK bumper stickers out for 2016 and cement Rodgers legacy.

yes COW, Cam came up big when it mattered right? ,if Brady is your number 1 then why are you here? go post on patriots sites because you continue to prove how stupid you are with every comment, no football knowledge at all and it seems a lot of time on your hands to post here, maybe you need a life and a job.But I guess you do it just to get under real Packer fans skin.

Cow. Seriously. Shut the hell up. You are annoying. You think you are right all the time - and you have been proven wrong over and over again. You excel at strawman arguments.

I believe you are a Packer fan. But you have serious issues if that's the case dude.

My argument in regards to the playoffs is the same as yours Cow, he has under performed. But based on overall talent level and age I would still take Rodgers over the other top QB's. Based on your feelings on Rodgers your lifetime hero has to be the "Eddie Haskell" of sports reporters, Skip Bayless, you both have the exact same opinion - to each his own.

Cow you SUCK. You've always despised Rodgers and you're proving it again. You've bashed him since he became a Packer. You're obviously were a huge Bret fan and were most likely screaming insults at Rodgers with the rest of the Favre groupies. He took over and played better, get over it.
you suck, can't say it enough.
p.s. to all the doubters, you give up waaayy to quickly.

Picking the Best QB of all time is impossible. It's like trying to pick your 10 Favorite songs. There are just too many.

AR, Brady, Montana, Elway, Bradshaw, Favre, Stallbuck, Marino, Tarkinton, McMann, Starr, Manning, & on & on. Where do you want to stop.

They are all Great for their own reasons. AR & Brady certainly are 2 Great QB's. It's hard not to give Brady the nod at this point.

JMO, & I'm not a Favre groupie, but Brett could carry a team. AR so far has not been able to do that. Brady has also shown the ability to carry a team. Both QB's showed that ability later in their careers. AR still has a few years to go to show he can do that.

I've seen too many Good QB's over the years to pick the best, & AR's one of them.

LVT

Rogers had a so so year and nobody should deny that. Blame some of it on the O line, again being injured on and off with no real back ups.
Blame a lot of it on the passing scheme is easily defendable leaving him less places to throw the ball.
Blame some of it on the horrid O play calling under mike the moron. Funny the guy he replaced was 6-0. Things feel apart when the O line got hurt.
Rogers is an ok QB on an OK team.