Packers 'wanted to change narrative' with Aaron Rodgers
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has "simply had enough of [quarterback Aaron] Rodgers’ act and wanted to change the narrative" with the team's first-round selection of Utah State quarterback Jordan Love, according to Bob McGinn of The Athletic.
What It Means:
McGinn, who has been a trusted Packers source for decades, believes the Packers now have "leverage with their imperial quarterback and his passive-aggressive style." LaFleur insisted Saturday that he wanted Rodgers to remain the team's starting quarterback for as long as possible, but this situation is starting to take on an ominous feel. Rodgers, 36, set a four-year low with 4,002 yards last season, excluding an injury-shortened 2017 campaign.
Rodgers averaged 17.7 FanDuel points (QB15) and 250.1 yards per game with 26 touchdowns and 4 interceptions last season. He's had a league-best interception rate each of the past two seasons, but with touchdown rates of only 4.2 and 4.6. Rodgers previously hadn't ever recorded a touchdown rate below 5.0 percent since taking over as a full-time starter.
Source:
Bob McGinn, The Athletic
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