6 years agoGreen Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' (knee) absence at practices during the week is having a negative effect on the offense as a whole. “He’s clearly the guy that probably stirs the drink down there on Hinkle Field,” head coach Mike McCarthy said. “He’s so competitive. Once again, the quarterback position has to bring that to your program. You cannot grow during the week if your quarterbacks aren’t bringing it.” Rodgers has spent practice on the side with rehabbing players early in the week during practice the last two weeks. Rodgers is missing valuable practice time to get his timing and chemistry down with his receivers not named Davante Adams. While Rodgers is still a must-start on game days if he's playing, his missing practice time could affect his production this year over the long haul.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Silverstein