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Packers' Rodgers may play despite shoulder sprain

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   Monday, September 29, 2008 - 1:40 p.m.
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Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says quarterback Aaron Rodgers sprained his shoulder but intends to play against Atlanta on Sunday.

McCarthy says Rodgers intends to play, but he will have a better idea if that's possible after Wednesday's practice. The Packers will monitor Rodgers’ progress in practice and prepare rookie backup Matt Flynn to start if needed.

Rodgers was injured during Sunday's 30-21 loss at Tampa Bay, but returned to the game. McCarthy says medical tests revealed no major structural damage.




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momof5
Oct 3, 2008 at 2:01 p.m.
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led: sorry...I meant to say no one has BROKE that record since Joe Namath. Tied, yes. Broke it...no. It would have been fitting for Brett to break a fellow Jets' record during the FOURth week of the season...
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As you told someone else, keep your pants on. And, I'm pretty sure it is YOU who should be ashamed!

lovetoscrap
Sep 30, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
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Ah...I miss Brett. I wish to heaven he was still here. Yes, Brett has been hurt, but he has never missed a game. You never heard him whine and complain. He earned the respect of his team, the staff, the fans and the whole NFL organization. He is and always be a class act.

momof5
Sep 30, 2008 at 10:25 a.m.
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How many TDs did A-Rodg have against the Lions? Sure wasn't six and they too were a team who had given up ship, NVgrf. Oh wait. That was until the Packers started to get out coached by that bafoon with a headset (McCarthy). If Woodson hadn't picked those 2 passes off of Kitna, the Packers would more than likely be 1-3 and not 2-2.
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I don't care if you're playing against the Janesville Senior Center's football team. Brett still had to launch those balls, and they still had to be caught by an open receiver who was able to run the ball to the endzone. The Pats were on fire last year with the duo of Brady/Moss, but even Brady didn't have six in a game. No one has since Joe Namath.
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A win is a win. Give credit where credit is due!

Spunkmeyer
Sep 30, 2008 at 8:52 a.m.
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Cardinals were 2-1 goin' into that Jets game. And, let's remember, Favre had to learn a completely new offense in a short amount of time. I'm sure he still doesn't have 100% of the playbook memorized yet. And he still had a career best game. That first interception in the Pack game wasn't Aaron's fault. But the other two interceptions were definitely his fault. Rodgers has a hard time recovering from mistakes. He's gotta learn to let them go so he can focus on the rest of the game.

NVgrf
Sep 30, 2008 at 8:06 a.m.
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Rodgers will be fine. Two of his three interceptions were not even close to his fault. He can't be blamed for balls bouncing off of receivers chests into the air. And Favre was up against a team that had totally given up the ship. Bart Starr could have had six against them....and he's in his 70's I believe.

SarahB
Sep 30, 2008 at 12:32 a.m.
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Six TDs in one game! Count 'em, folks ...
1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> 5 >> 6!!! You go, Brett!

woodsman
Sep 29, 2008 at 11:50 p.m.
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Like i've said before; Management needs to be fired. Rogers is just a kid,that needs to be on the side lines. He's been on the side lines & still gets hurt.I knew he was a baby that couldn't handle it.When the going gets tough,you need a MAN like favre,not some whimp!! GO JETS ALL THE WAY! MIKE YOU PI-- ME OFF!!

marymac4
Sep 29, 2008 at 10:05 p.m.
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The defense did alright again

justsome1here
Sep 29, 2008 at 8:06 p.m.
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Yeah . . . Maybe if Favre would have allowed is body to heal the Packers might have won more than one super bowl the entire time he was the quaterback. Tom Brady is missing the entire season and he has already won how many . . . three?

HilariousUserComments
Sep 29, 2008 at 7:24 p.m.
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Maybe they could hook up Rodgers with some of those tasty Vicodin Brett had such a great time with....

justsome1here
Sep 29, 2008 at 6:53 p.m.
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Didn't Favre at one time or another have "turf toe"? Doesn't that amount to a stubbed toe?

shutupandfish
Sep 29, 2008 at 5:52 p.m.
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I think he stubbed his toe on a roll out. Thompson is covering it up saying it's a shoulder injury.

pat
Sep 29, 2008 at 5:16 p.m.
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Brett would play grieving, half dead, broken body parts, and still plays better than Aaron. Aaron may be a good quaterback someday, but is not quite there. BUT on the flip side does everyone remember Brett the first two seasons?? He did not become a legend over night. BUT seriously they should have had backups with some experience. That is just good mgmt.

crazycatlady
Sep 29, 2008 at 4:36 p.m.
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He sprained his shoulder throwing a pass, he's a wuss, sorry.

gabby06
Sep 29, 2008 at 4:15 p.m.
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Farve is gone people GET OVER IT!!!! Rodgers is a good quarterback and things happen sometimes. He will get better. GOOOOO COWBOYS!!!!!!!!!

justsome1here
Sep 29, 2008 at 3:46 p.m.
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Gee . . . . How many times did Favre get hurt over the last 17 years? Wow . . Favre threw how many interceptions over the last 17 years? Doesn't he hold the record for the most career interceptions? How many years has Rodgers played? Last I heard Favre plays for another team now. Get over it!

whybesad
Sep 29, 2008 at 3:32 p.m.
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Ted Thompson is a genius!!!

wahoo_35
Sep 29, 2008 at 3 p.m.
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You mean he ALMOST threw a intercept, well if he is going keep almost throwing interceptions then we should get rid of him.
What was your point??

cfox310
Sep 29, 2008 at 2:49 p.m.
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I thought the entire team did poorly. The defense wasn't even there. The offensive line allowed sacks and major pressure on Rodgers, it seemed like the only person awake was Woodson. The whole team didn't show yesterday. I think Rodgers is a great QB. He has done fine until ONE game. Don't you remember Brett's games where he threw INT after INT, also his passes started to get behind the players, and Rodgers passes are money!

lvbald537
Sep 29, 2008 at 2:15 p.m.
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....and Brett had another personal record yesterday! Ted??????

crash99
Sep 29, 2008 at 2:05 p.m.
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is ted gone yet

pat
Sep 29, 2008 at 1:57 p.m.
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What is the deal that he can't stay healthy?? And the backups PLEASE,,, someone save us. They are very scary.. Almost threw a intercep yesterday.. This should make Brett smile.. but he won't he has more class than that.

THOMPSON should have gotten a vet.player as a backup.. for this very reason.

alexanderr
Sep 29, 2008 at 1:46 p.m.
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I predicted this from the moment Rodgers was named the starter. Now he is injured and the Packers only have two rookies to back him up. The Packers have no chance of making the playoffs without Brett Favre.

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