Posted by Green Bay Packers on jueves, 28 de septiembre de 2017
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Without Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, the Green Bay Packers would be in big trouble. In recent years, Mike McCarthy’s men have struggled to move the chains in the rushing game and Rodgers’ individual form has been key to building momentum.
The NFC North is still one of the toughest divisions in football and the Green Bay quarterback can continue to make all the difference in the Super Bowl hunt. Heading into the 2017 season, Ty Montgomery was the number one running back on the Packers depth chart, followed by rookie Jamaal Williams.
Taken by the Packers in the fourth round of the NFL draft, Williams may eventually surpass Montgomery as the number one option out of the backfield but, for now, Montgomery is Green Bay’s starting runner – and he suits the Packers down to the ground.
Catching passes out of the backfield is essential, especially with Rodgers under center. The Packers quarterback led the league with 40 touchdown passes last season and he is on track to push that tally close for the second year in succession.
#Packers QB Aaron Rodgers at season’s quarter pole: 3rd in passing yards (1,146), T-1st passing TDs (10). On pace for 4,583 yards, 40 TDs.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) October 3, 2017
With 10 in just four league games, Rodgers will be quietly confident of achieving career-high figures in 2017, particularly if the likes of Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb can stay fit for the entire campaign.
Green Bay struggled to get their running game going in 2016 but Rodgers was still as reliable as ever, finishing with 4,428 passing yards, 40 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He was just shy of a best-ever statistical season but Packers fans will be very happy with his start to the current campaign.
With three wins from their four league games so far, McCarthy’s side are looking strong and Rodgers is a key reason for their confident mood. As of October 5th, the Packers are valued at 10/1 to win the Super Bowl in markets listed with Oddschecker but Green Bay do still have their critics – and checking out promotions and free bet offers might be wise.
Defeat to the Atlanta Falcons a few weeks ago will have some punters considering Green Bay’s defensive qualities and, even with Rodgers at quarterback, it is difficult to completely ignore their struggles at running back.
Lambeau Field regulars will have everything crossed for an injury-free year for Rodgers and his corps of offensive weapons. Rodgers’ skill set has no boundaries; that is how good he is. With the New England Patriots toiling in the AFC, there is scope for somebody like Rodgers to take charge in the race for the MVP award.
Of course, the Super Bowl is the primary objective this season but it would be nice for Rodgers to receive individual recognition. All the talk has been about Tom Brady in recent years; Rodgers deserves elite status if he can lead the Packers back to the Super Bowl.
The NFL showpiece event will take place in Minnesota this season and that may motivate Rodgers to produce his best form throughout the entire year.
Winning the Super Bowl at the home of their fierce rivals would be fantastic for Packers fans and Rodgers will have to carry this offense. Montgomery and Williams may come into their own at some stage but for the most part, the onus will be on Aaron Rodgers to once again do the unthinkable.