Randall Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 (edited) Packers signed QB Aaron Rodgers to a contract extension through 2014, according to ESPN. No financial terms are known yet. In his first year as a starter, Rodgers has answered every question mark possible. Amid concern he couldn't "handle the pressure" after Brett Favre's trade, Rodgers has played through injury, shown terrific arm strength and accuracy, and exhibited excellent mobility. His completion rate is 65.6, his TD to INT ratio is 12:4, and he has rushed for three touchdowns. Rodgers has top-five QB1 future potential with young receivers Greg Jennings, James Jones, and Jordy Nelson as his weapons. Packers sign Rodgers through 2014 The Packers have signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a contract extension through 2014, the team announced minutes ago. “As we talked about in the past, we try to be proactive in our discussions with our current players and we felt like this was an appropriate time to try to come to an agreement with Aaron,” Packers GM Ted Thompson said in a statement. “We feel like this is good for the organization and the players, and we will continue this approach as we move forward.” Rodgers, 24, was due to become a free agent after the 2009 season. More details to come. Edited October 31, 2008 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Jennings extension coming this offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 BIG BIG mistake by GB. Should've kept prima donna Favre, who gave them a much better chance to win a title. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 BIG BIG mistake by GB. Should've kept prima donna Favre, who gave them a much better chance to win a title. lol. SERIOUSLY. I couldn't believe how everyone threw TT and McCarthy under the bus after going 13-3 with the youngest, cheapest roster in the NFL. Best leadership tandem in football, with the possible exception of Mr. Grumpy and the Kid in Boston. Little do most realize that GB HAD to do this deal by Monday or they'd be in violation of the CBA for being under the salary FLOOR for 2008! Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belushi Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Between this, the Grant extension, and the Jennings extension this offseason, it guarantees that GB will have one of the better offences for a long time to come. The interior of the line is still fairly young, and plenty of young talent on defence. Looks like the Pack will be contending for the division for many years. Signed, Very happy Packers fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 SERIOUSLY. I couldn't believe how everyone threw TT and McCarthy under the bus after going 13-3 with the youngest, cheapest roster in the NFL. Best leadership tandem in football, with the possible exception of Mr. Grumpy and the Kid in Boston. Little do most realize that GB HAD to do this deal by Monday or they'd be in violation of the CBA for being under the salary FLOOR for 2008! Peace policy +10,000 I still can't believe how many people here in Green Bay trash TT and McCarthy. How can you say these guys do not know what they are doing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Ted Thompson is my leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfin2000 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 (edited) Good for Rodgers. I don't know what kind of a guy he is off the field, but between his perfomance on the field and what he's had to deal with this offseason, he's earned it as far as I'm concerned. I hope he gets a trip to the Pro Bowl to go along with his new contract, and I think ESPN should send Kornheiser along to carry his bags. Edited November 1, 2008 by tomfin2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I just wanted to post in this thread to get PON's blood boiling when he saw my username as posting in this thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickvick Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Between this, the Grant extension, and the Jennings extension this offseason, it guarantees that GB will have one of the better offences for a long time to come. The interior of the line is still fairly young, and plenty of young talent on defence. Looks like the Pack will be contending for the division for many years. Signed, Very happy Packers fan. I mostly agree with this other than Grant.After last year's performance he is not living up to expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I just wanted to post in this thread to get PON's blood boiling when he saw my username as posting in this thread... I heart you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 +10,000 I still can't believe how many people here in Green Bay trash TT and McCarthy. How can you say these guys do not know what they are doing?? Still think those were Vikings fans dressed in Favre spamshirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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