Packers take the Beatles advice on Draft Day, "All You Need Is Love!"

Aaron Rodgers saw one of the Best years of his career in 2016. He completed 65.7% of his passes and threw for 40 touchdowns. Rodgers touchdown percentage that season was a decent 6.6%, and In 2017 Rodgers only played in 7 games but his completion percentage fell to 64.7 while his touch percentage improved to 6.7%.

In 2018 Aaron's numbers dipped. He finished the year with a 62.3 completion percentage rate and a touchdown percentage of 4.2%. In 2019 the Packers went 13-3 but Rodgers numbers still weren't good as he only completed 62% of his passes and his touchdown percentage only increased to 4.2%. 

Excluding the 2013 and 2017 seasons, Rodgers has thrown nearly 600 attempts a year since 2008. After two significant collar bone injuries, a dip in keys stats and the fact that the quarterback will be 37 in December, The Packers made a move.

I am not a packers and don't know whether or not the stat drop was due to extenuating circumstances. I'm also not going to pretend like I know if he's the same player he was prior to his injury. Nor do I know who's responsible for the Packers 2019 record. 

Shane Mickle of Clutch point wrote "The Green Bay Packers have selected former Utah State Aggies quarterback Jordan Love with the No. 26 overall pick in the NFL Draft after a trade with the Miami Dolphins." This was shocking to many around the world. 

"Aaron Rodgers in March on the possibility of the Packers drafting a quarterback: "No matter who you bring in, they're not going to be able to beat me out anytime soon." Tweeted Field Yates of ESPN at 1127 pm, probably right after the the Packers picked Love.

I am sure Aaron Rodgers has some strong feelings about this and it looks we'll get to find out soon enough, As Nico Beato of Clutch Point wrote in an article "Prior to the draft, Rodgers stated in the Pat McAfee Show that he will be the first to welcome the Packers’ newest member with a phone call. In light of recent developments, however, it will be very interesting on how the current dynamic plays out in Green Bay."

Two questions many have going forward are, Will Rodgers swallow his pride and mentor Love, and two will he be humble enough to make that phone call? 

Packer fans for along time have fought with Patriots' fans over who's the G.O.A.T., Now that Rodgers has his "Heir Apparent", let's see him out play his contract and force the Packers to fall out of "Love" with Love. That's a G.O.A.T. move. Is Rodgers up to the task?

I doubt it, read what Mickle wrote on Love. "Jordan Love looks an NFL quarterback and has good mobility and athleticism that will help him in the NFL. Love will stay in the pocket, but he is also strong on the run and can make accurate throws. He has a quick release and his throwing motion is clear. He also has a strong arm and he knows it. He will air it out with great accuracy.

The big knocks on his game have to do with some football IQ. After the snap, he sometimes fails to read defenses changing which could account for some of his interceptions during the 2019 season. He can hit the deep ball, but at times he is too aggressive and will try to force the ball a place it probably shouldn’t go." 

Love's risks remind me of Rodgers some how.

If the Packers can develop Love and put him in a situation where they can avoid his risks, Love might end up being a good quarterback. This is a big gamble but will it payoff, or did the Dolphins just sucker the Packers?

Understanding the decision the Green Bay Packers Made In this offseason and why they didn't bring in elite receivers.

The Packers were just in the NFC championship, and yet lost because they relied on a player who throws the ball way to much for a 36 year old quarterback. So they went out and drafted his Heir apparent.

Aaron Rodgers is 36 years old. If he is lucky enough to play out Jordan Loves contract, he'll be 40. Rodgers has thrown around 600 passes a year since taking over for Farve and been slipping in two key areas.

Rodgers was averaging over 64% on completions and watched it fall to 62% in both 2018 and 2019. His touchdown average was over 6% of his throws and over the last two years it fell to 4.2 and 4.6 percent.

If that's not enough, since taken over in 2008 Rodgers has missed 18 of a possible 192 games, mostly due to injury. sportsinjurypredictor.com is giving Rodgers a 38% chance of injury in 2020.

Rodgers has had 3 concussions, An MCL sprain, a fractured foot, calf strain and tear but the most serious injury(to his ability to play quarterback) is twice he has fractured his shoulder clavicle, most recently in 2017. On top of that Rodgers has a fragile ego.

The Packers needed to do something to improve their offense until he surrenders it to Love. They have made a change with this draft to attempt to do what the Saints have done with Brees, Switch to a run first scheme; which will give Rodgers the play action and protect his arm.

The Packers are looking to take pressure off Aaron Rodgers in his twilight years. They want to move him into a game manager role and let him beat teams with his mind.

To help Rodgers they signed Power back AJ Dillion, and Receiving Back Patrick Taylor. Taylor can be used like the Patriots use James White and is a candidate for a receiver convert at 6'2" 217.

The Packers also signed receiving fullback Jordan Jones and Mighigan State Receiver Darrell Stewart, who's also a special team player and was projected to be a 6th or 7th round pick. Stewart also received attention from the Patriots, who signed his college quarterback.

They also signed veteran receiver Devin Funchess to add depth and could bring back slot receiver Ryan Grant to add a guy who can pick up quick yards as the number three or four.

The Packers signed a versatile tight end in Josiah Deguara. A player who can line up anywhere on the field. Can block as an extra tackle, go out for passes as a receiver, line up as a fullback or take handoffs like a powerback. He provides many options.

Then the Packers signed a bunch of guys to protect Rodgers. Guards Jon Runyan, Zack Johnson. Center Jake Hanson, and tackles Simon Staphaniak, Travis Bruffy to keep Rodgers off his back and out of danger; while opening holes for their run game.

The Packers have done just enough to help Rodgers down the stretch. Rodgers is a big money quarterback and the packers are expecting him to elevate the players around him like all big money players should.

According to Ray Rauth of DPN Sports Talk, Aaron Rodgers likes where the direction of the team is headed.

Ray quoted Rodgers as saying "I like were we're at and what we accomplished was pretty amazing. The additions we brought in, with a first year head coach; I liked our progress throughout the season. Obviously we had a lot of success and won a lot of close games..."

Ray said Rodgers is looking for production out of rookies and young players in 2020. Ray then congratulates Rodgers for his professionalism. 

For those of you who don't know, Rodgers is a diva; A regular Mariah Carey if you will. 

Ray goes on to say he believes Rodgers has to be upset but acknowledges the quarterback cannot play forever. 

A move like this also means the Packers are placing some blame on Aaron for the lack of production from their pass catchers. We've seen quarterbacks do this in the past. The most recent case was Brady's refusal to work with younger players in New England during the past few seasons.

Rodgers is just going to have to go along with the new system. If needed the Packers can adjust the team to fit Rodgers strengths but the noodle arm should benefit from from a run first system; just look what it did for Ryan Tannehill.

The Packers are in the NFC north and don't look like they're even close to being challenged for the division crown. The Packers worked smarter, not harder this offseason. 

As Ray says "All you got to do is get into the playoffs, and good things can happen."

Good things like knocking Brady and the Buccaneers out of the playoffs on route to losing to the Patriots in superbowl 55. Hey, one can dream.