Quick show of hands. How many of you Green Bay Packer fans think quarterback Aaron Rodgers should sit down and not play the final two games?
I thought so. From Charlie in Jacksonville, Florida to Teddy in Clinton Iowa to Sue in Wautoma, Wisconsin to Bill in San Clemente, California...the majority of fans are pretty clear.
The season is done. The very (very!) slim hopes for a playoff berth died in Chicago yesterday in a competitive 24-17 loss. A 5-8-1 record -- from a team that has yet to win a road game -- is enough for Packer brass to step up and tell their very talented quarterback, who just signed a very large contract before the season started, to take a seat the rest of the season.
Green Bay will play meaningless games at the New York Jets this weekend and close out the season against the Detroit Lions. In both cases, sitting Rodgers won't hurt the integrity of the game. Neither the Jets (4-10) or the Lions (5-9) hold any post-season thoughts of their own.
Let's send second-year quarterback DeShone Kizer in to play out the string behind a make-shift offensive line.
This accomplishes two things. One, it keeps Rodgers (who tweaked a groin late in the first half yesterday and has had knee issues this season) safe. Two, it gives Green Bay a shot at a better draft pick. And with two first-rounders this season, it helps the Packers add some weapons and strength to end a two-season playoff drought.
'Nough said.
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