Awaiting Word On Aaron Rodgers
If the Packers add Graham Harrell to their roster today, it basically answers the question whether or not Aaron Rodgers will play on Sunday.
All the NFL-watching world wants to know is if Aaron Rodgers is going to play quarterback for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday against the New England Patriots.
Normally the Packers don't speak to the media on Saturdays, and under usual circumstances the public would have to wait until shortly before kickoff to find out if any player in Rodgers' shoes would be playing.
However, these aren't normal circumstances. Because the Packers carry only two quarterbacks on their roster, they'll need to make a roster move in case Rodgers can't play.
Thus, if the Packers go ahead an add practice squad quarterback Graham Harrell to the 53-man roster today, it's a good bet that Rodgers won't be active on Sunday.
If Harrell is added, a player must either be cut or placed on injured reserve. It's possible the Packers wouldn't have to cut anyone if the place a player like Frank Zombo or Cullen Jenkins–both of whom are battling injuries–to IR.
Comments (18)
December 18, 2010 at 10:21 am
"Thus, if the Packers go ahead an add practice squad quarterback Graham Harrell to the 53-man roster today, it's a good bet that Rodgers won't be active on Sunday."
Probably, but they could always add Harrell and still have Rodgers active too. Most teams carry 3 qb's, the Packers could do it for the next three games.
Brian Carriveau
December 18, 2010 at 10:26 am
Possibly, but I don't think the Packers make a roster move if they know Rodgers can play.
December 18, 2010 at 10:47 am
The thing we are overlooking is that Rodgers post concussion play earlier this season was the worst stretch of his career.
December 18, 2010 at 11:09 am
Well, let's hope he can get it together.
Everything is week to week...game to game...in the league and life.
Dwelling on past success or failures is pointless since every man is really just a product of what he does in the now.
December 18, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Anthony Smith to IR.
December 18, 2010 at 11:10 am
NFC Playoff Picture (you can book it)
1st Round Byes
1st seed Atlanta Falcons(13-3)
2nd seed Philadelphia Eageles(11-5)
1st Round Games
6th Seed Geen Bay Packers(10-6) @ 3rd seed Chicago Bears(10-6)
5th seed N.O. Saints(12-4) @ 4th seed San Francisco 49ers(7-9)
Outcome - GB Packers 27 Chicago 17
N.O. 34 49ers 6
2nd Round Games
6th seed Green Bay Packers @ 1st seed Atlanta Falcons
5th seed N.O. Saints @ 2nd seed Philadelphia Eageles
Outcome GB Packers 17 Atlanta 16
N.O. 27 Eageles 24
NFC Championship Game
6th see Green Bap Packers @ 5th seed N.O. Saints
Outcome GB Packers 34 N.O. Saints 24
MFC Championship MVP - Clay Matthews III
stat line - 5 sacks, forced fumble, td
Note- For CM3's efforts he is presented with the head of Drew Brees at the trophy celebration.
I honestly think this is all possible and am loking forward to seeing the best team in all of sports in the Super Bowl.
OK maybe I exaggerated on the 49ers getting into the playoffs.
December 18, 2010 at 11:15 am
Sorry for the spelling errors.
seed not see
Bay not Bap
NFC not MFC - all though I can think of some acronyms for MFC and that is what i will be yelling in the face of my co-workers win we win it all.
December 18, 2010 at 11:43 am
so, if green bay, ny giants, and tampa bay all finish the season 10 & 6 the packers get a wildcard spot? (i'm figuring that the packers will beat the giants next week)
December 18, 2010 at 11:10 am
"The thing we are overlooking is that Rodgers post concussion play earlier this season was the worst stretch of his career."
Ummm no it was not we lost one more game then Aaron proceeded to get hpt and we won 4 straight
December 18, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Yes it was, look at his numbers.
The Defense stepped up and covered for him.
December 18, 2010 at 11:11 am
hot*
December 18, 2010 at 11:13 am
ha ha..I thought maybe hpt was some blood disease I hadn't heard of before.
December 18, 2010 at 11:17 am
If Rodgers can't play (which is most likely) and they activate Harrell off the practice squad, guess on the corresponding move? I say either Cullen Jenkins, Anthony Smith or Frank Zombo to IR.
December 18, 2010 at 11:34 am
When should the announcement come
December 18, 2010 at 12:14 pm
I would guess by 3pm. I think that is when they usually come if their is a roster move, which if Rodgers can't play there will be.
December 18, 2010 at 11:46 am
Just don't get how Willard Harrell helps us here. The guy hasn't thrown a pass since St. Louis in 82 and his best year passing was in '75 as a rookie where he completed 60% of his passes (3 of 5)for 61 yards. Of course we need running help, but he fumbled 20 times in 75-76 and I don't see him improving this much in the last 35 years. I think we can find a more suitable 3rd stringer. And how do you pronounce his name? willARD HarRELL?
December 18, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Well...He's OUT!
Here's to seeing what we got for next season.
December 18, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Just seen it on the JSOnline Packers blog. Harrell to 53 man roster, Anthony Smith to IR. Flynn to start, time to become a legend Matt.