Rodgers may not play against Dallas

[Direwolf63]

i'll believe it when i see it. till then, i'm going to assume rogers sees a voodoo doctor the night before and pulls a willis reed on gameday throwing for 500 yds, 5 tds.

Yeah. I feel the same way. A 70% Aaron Rodgers can easily torch this defense.

 

[JohnsKey19]

I'm sure I'm in the minority but I would like to see the Cowboys beat the Packers with Rodgers at QB. If the Cowboys are going to become a good football team and make some noise in the playoffs they have to show they can step up against a QB of Rodgers caliber in a game that will mean a lot to both teams. Beating the Packers with Rodgers at QB would give the Cowboy a lot of confidence heading into the final 2 games. The season is likely to come down to final game against Philly and Foles is one of the hottest QB's in the league right now.

I doubt the Cowboys will see the same Nick Foles they saw a few weeks ago who couldn't hit an open receiver from 15 yards away. I want to see the Cowboys defense step up against a great QB like Aaron Rodgers and see Romo out duel him in an important game it would be the best thing for the Cowboys heading into the final 2 weeks.

Well i have no faith in this current defense even slightly bothering Rodgers. I just think it's a terrible match-up. I'd rather get into the playoffs then worry about how good the team really is. Let's be honest, this team is not going all the way. Realistically i just want to see them do well maybe win a home playoff game and make us proud in a tough game at either Seattle or New Orleans.

If this team really was equipped to make a deep run, i would agree with your argument of playing an opponent like GB at full strength.

 

[cowboys2233]

Well i have no faith in this current defense even slightly bothering Rodgers. I just think it's a terrible match-up. I'd rather get into the playoffs then worry about how good the team really is. Let's be honest, this team is not going all the way. Realistically i just want to see them do well maybe win a home playoff game and make us proud in a tough game at either Seattle or New Orleans.

If this team really was equipped to make a deep run, i would agree with your argument of playing an opponent like GB at full strength.

I agree that a game against Rodgers is a terrible matchup. Any game against Rodgers is a terrible matchup. But I disagree with your point about this team having no chance to go all the way. There was no chance Baltimore could even make it out of the wildcard round last year, much less the divisional game against the Broncos, much less the SB. That team looked VERY average heading into the playoffs last year. Same with the Giants in 2007 and 2009. Same with the Packers during their last SB run. Nope, the playoffs are a "one and done" format and in that format, crazy things are possible.

As such, I refuse to believe we can't win the whole thing until we are officially eliminated. We are one of those fortunate few teams that has a QB capable of carrying an entire team on his back. Anything is possible.

 

[KJJ]

I think a nice winning streak would instill confidence regardless. I have a feeling the Eagles are playing with confidence because of their four-game winning streak, regardless of how they arrived at those four wins. Sure, I would love to see the Cowboys beat the Packers with Rodgers at QB. I would be less excited watching him slice and dice us like Brees did.

I'd rather be ignorant and in the playoffs than fully aware and watching the playoffs from home. LOL.

The Cowboys riding a 4 game winning streak after the Thanksgiving game in 2011 didn't seem to instill much confidence in the team considering they ended up going 1-4 in Dec/Jan. A big part of the confidence Philly is playing with right now is the play of Foles. He's been on fire the past 4 games with a 13-0 TD to turnover ratio. He hasn't had a passer rating lower than 104.3 during their 4 game winning streak. The positive thing for the Cowboys is they've played well against Foles and appear to have his number.

The Cowboys are 3-0 against him and his worst game of the season this year was against the Cowboys in week 7. He was on fire heading into that game and laid a huge egg so his confidence level facing the Cowboys might not be real high heading into week 17.

 

[KJJ]

Well i have no faith in this current defense even slightly bothering Rodgers. I just think it's a terrible match-up. I'd rather get into the playoffs then worry about how good the team really is. Let's be honest, this team is not going all the way. Realistically i just want to see them do well maybe win a home playoff game and make us proud in a tough game at either Seattle or New Orleans.

If this team really was equipped to make a deep run, i would agree with your argument of playing an opponent like GB at full strength.

Let's say Rodgers plays against the Cowboys and that's his first game back he could be rusty and be off his game. That would be the Cowboys only hope because if he's on he'll shred their defense. Although he returned to practice last week it was very limited so I don't expect him to be as sharp as usual when and if he returns.

 

[cowboys2233]

Let's say Rodgers plays against the Cowboys and that's his first game back he could be rusty and be off his game. That would be the Cowboys only hope because if he's on he'll shred their defense. Although he returned to practice last week it was very limited so I don't expect him to be as sharp as usual when and if he returns.

I think it may very well come down to this week's game. By their coach's own admission, they need to win out to make the playoffs. If they win next week, they might hold out hope that they can run the table. If not, no reason to expose Rodgers to further damage. I do think some are seeing that Rodgers returned to practice and assume he's close to being ready. Lightly throwing a ball without any threat of contact is a far cry from exposing yourself to getting body slammed by 320 pound defensive linemen. Heck, Rodgers was lightly throwing a ball on the sideline right after he broke his collarbone. Again, broken collarbones can be a very dangerous thing. This is not an issue where he just has to be able to play through pain, he has to be structurally sound. Landing on an already compromised collarbone can be bad, bone could puncture a lung, sever an artery, etc. It's why they shelved Romo after breaking his collarbone even earlier in the season than Rodgers did.

I'm guessing you've seen the last of Rodgers this year.

 

[KJJ]

I think it may very well come down to this week's game. By their coach's own admission, they need to win out to make the playoffs. If they win next week, they might hold out hope that they can run the table. If not, no reason to expose Rodgers to further damage. I do think some are seeing that Rodgers returned to practice and assume he's close to being ready. Lightly throwing a ball without any threat of contact is a far cry from exposing yourself to getting body slammed by 320 pound defensive linemen. Heck, Rodgers was lightly throwing a ball on the sideline right after he broke his collarbone. Again, broken collarbones can be a very dangerous thing. This is not an issue where he just has to be able to play through pain, he has to be structurally sound. Landing on an already compromised collarbone can be bad, bone could puncture a lung, sever an artery, etc. It's why they shelved Romo after breaking his collarbone even earlier in the season than Rodgers did.

I'm guessing you've seen the last of Rodgers this year.

The loss of Rodgers in week 9 has put the Packers in a difficult situation. Next week could determine whether Rodgers plays against the Cowboys in week 14. Even if Rodgers returns it's going to be hard for him to right the ship at this stage of the season. The cream starts rising this time of the year and with Rodgers unlikely to be 100% in the next couple of weeks and carrying some rust due to weeks of inactivity the Packers are in a tough spot regardless if he plays.

 

[cowboys2233]

The loss of Rodgers in week 9 has put the Packers in a difficult situation. Next week could determine whether Rodgers plays against the Cowboys in week 14. Even if Rodgers returns it's going to be hard for him to right the ship at this stage of the season. The cream starts rising this time of the year and with Rodgers unlikely to be 100% in the next couple of weeks and carrying some rust due to weeks of inactivity the Packers are in a tough spot regardless if he plays. The Cowboys fans who are hoping he doesn't play in week 14 better hope GB loses next week.

I don't think Rodgers returns this week and the Packers are going to have to win without him. If they don't win, I think they pull the plug on Rodgers immediately (i.e. injured reserve). If they do win, I still think it's 50/50 at best that he plays against us, due to the dangers I mentioned earlier. But they won't IR him at any rate. They'll just keep delaying it until they lose a game. I think what the Packers are really hoping for is that the Packers can somehow go 2-0 over the next two weeks (maybe even 3-0 over the next three weeks) and then think about bringing Rodgers back. I don't think he is nearly as close to returning as some believe.

 

[KJJ]

I don't think Rodgers returns this week and the Packers are going to have to win without him. If they don't win, I think they pull the plug on Rodgers immediately (i.e. injured reserve). If they do win, I still think it's 50/50 at best that he plays against us, due to the dangers I mentioned earlier. But they won't IR him at any rate. They'll just keep delaying it until they lose a game. I think what the Packers are really hoping for is that the Packers can somehow go 2-0 over the next two weeks (maybe even 3-0 over the next three weeks) and then think about bringing Rodgers back. I don't think he is nearly as close to returning as some believe.

He probably won't return this week they're at home playing a 3-9 Falcons team but if GB wins that game I wouldn't rule Rodgers out for the Cowboys game especially if the Cowboys beat the Bears on Monday Night and Detroit losses to Philly.

 

[erod]

The Packers have a terrible defense, and a very suspect offensive skill unit. The offensive line isn't great either.

They're not winning that division. I think they save Rodgers for next year, which is what they should do.

 

[cowboys1981]

A Detroit win may do it. I wouldn't rule out Atlanta playing a part in beating GB without Rodgers. Two games to watch for Sunday.

 

[KJJ]

The Packers have a terrible defense, and a very suspect offensive skill unit. The offensive line isn't great either.

They're not winning that division. I think they save Rodgers for next year, which is what they should do.

If he's at all capable of playing they'll play him if they still have a chance. The Giants have proven if you can make the playoffs anything can happen so the Packers aren't going to give up on the season because they don't think their defense is very good and they have a suspect offensive skill unit. The Cowboys defense is worse than the Packers. When Rodgers was playing GB was 5-2 they're a different team with him at QB.

 

[Clarkson]

I hate this.

First of all it's impossible to not care at all about something you're posting about. Literally impossible.

And because I could care less about something doesn't mean I care a lot about said thing.

I could care less if you disregard this lesson I just taught you....but not by much.

you're wrong.
"i could care less" makes no sense. "I couldn't care less" is obvious hyperbole and is pretty much impossible, but it makes a whole lot more sense than "I could care less." That means you could care a lot. Which defeats the purpose of your statement.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

you're wrong.
"i could care less" makes no sense. "I couldn't care less" is obvious hyperbole and is pretty much impossible, but it makes a whole lot more sense than "I could care less." That means you could care a lot. Which defeats the purpose of your statement.

I could care a lot sure. That's why context is important. Do you know what context is?

I couldn't care less is nonsensical. I'm fine if people use it. But when said people then try to correct others...i'm always happy to teach a lesson.

You can choose to learn from it or not. Either way I could care less, but not by much.

 

[gimmesix]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on...ght-sit-down-aaron-rodgers-for-rest-of-season

Let's hope they keep losing so they keep him out. I'm not scared of gb but you're a fool of you're one of those tough guys that says you hope he plays so gb fans can't make an excuse

It doesn't work that way for Dallas. Rodgers will play and if the game is close (which is likely), some call will go the Packers way to determine the outcome.

This team has not had luck on its side for awhile now.

 

[Kevinicus]

I could care a lot sure. That's why context is important. Do you know what context is?

I couldn't care less is nonsensical. I'm fine if people use it. But when said people then try to correct others...i'm always happy to teach a lesson.

You can choose to learn from it or not. Either way I could care less, but not by much.

"I could care less" is the very definition of asinine. It serves no purpose and doesn't define your level of caring at all. The meaning of "I couldn't care less" makes perfect sense.

 

[gimmesix]

I couldn't care less is nonsensical. I'm fine if people use it.

Although I wish I couldn't care less about this debate, you need to be fine if people use it ... because it is the correct phrase. I could care less is actually a *******ized version of the phrase.

From dictionaries.com:

Which is correct: I could care less or I couldn't care less?
The expression I could not care less originally meant 'it would be impossible for me to care less than I do because I do not care at all'. It was originally a British saying and came to the US in the 1950s. It is senseless to transform it into the now-common I could care less. If you could care less, that means you care at least a little. The original is quite sarcastic and the other form is clearly nonsense. The inverted form I could care less was coined in the US and is found only here, recorded in print by 1966. The question is, something caused the negative to vanish even while the original form of the expression was still very much in vogue and available for comparison - so what was it? There are other American English expressions that have a similar sarcastic inversion of an apparent sense, such as Tell me about it!, which usually means 'Don't tell me about it, because I know all about it already'. The Yiddish I should be so lucky!, in which the real sense is often 'I have no hope of being so lucky', has a similar stress pattern with the same sarcastic inversion of meaning as does I could care less.

 

[windward]

The Cowboys riding a 4 game winning streak after the Thanksgiving game in 2011 didn't seem to instill much confidence in the team considering they ended up going 1-4 in Dec/Jan. A big part of the confidence Philly is playing with right now is the play of Foles. He's been on fire the past 4 games with a 13-0 TD to turnover ratio. He hasn't had a passer rating lower than 104.3 during their 4 game winning streak. The positive thing for the Cowboys is they've played well against Foles and appear to have his number.

The Cowboys are 3-0 against him and his worst game of the season this year was against the Cowboys in week 7. He was on fire heading into that game and laid a huge egg so his confidence level facing the Cowboys might not be real high heading into week 17.

Yeah but Foles hasn't won any spotlight games yet.

 

[DandyDon1722]

quote="windward, post: 5330268, member: 183"]Yeah but Foles hasn't won any spotlight games yet.[/quote]

Dude...

 

[KJJ]

Yeah but Foles hasn't won any spotlight games yet.

He hasn't been in any spotlighted games and let's hope if he is he doesn't win any.