Ep 14: Aaron Rodgers has an MVP performance
Ep 14: Aaron Rodgers has an MVP performance
The Rams went all-in on Matthew Stafford, but the Packers still had the league MVP all along and Rodgers had a near-perfect night at Lambeau Field. Bob McGinn dissects it all on the podcast.
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The reason the Los Angeles Rams have treated draft picks like junk mail was to win the Super Bowl this season. That’s it. Nothing else is acceptable for Sean McVay’s club.
One year ago, they lost to the Packers, 32-18, in the divisional round. Together, Matthew Stafford, Jalen Ramsey, Von Miller and Odell Beckham Jr., were supposed to flip that score and elevate the Rams back to the Super Bowl which is, conveniently, in their own stadium this season.
So, how’s that working out? Not good.
The Packers delivered the Rams a numbing reality check on Sunday evening at Lambeau Field with a 36-28 win. On this week’s “Ty & Bob Pod,” we dissect it all… and also give Bob a moment to bask in Michigan’s gigantic triumph. Davante Adams, again, showed why he’s one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. AJ Dillon, again, blasted a defender into tomorrow. The defense allowed a couple big plays but, again, didn’t need to do anything crazy schematically with Kenny Clark and Rashan Gary mauling folks.
And while Stafford remained Stafford with another pick-six, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was even better than you think. His sterling numbers don’t tell the full story, either. The reigning MVP was surgical downfield and helped his own offensive line a ton against one of the best defensive fronts in the league.
Enjoy the full podcast above.
Thanks, everyone.
Bob McGinn’s Football Awards
(maximum is 5, minimum is one-half)
RECEIVERS: 4
OFFENSIVE LINE: 3 1/2
QUARTERBACKS: 4 1/2
RUNNING BACKS: 3 1/2
DEFENSIVE LINE: 4
LINEBACKERS: 4
DEFENSIVE BACKS: 3 1/2
KICKERS: 2
SPECIAL TEAMS: 3
OVERALL: 4
STARS OF THE WEEK
One. Aaron Rodgers, QB
Two. Rashan Gary, LB
Three. Adrian Amos, S
Ep 14: Aaron Rodgers has an MVP performance
You guys only needed one preseason game before finding your stride. Love this program. Ty's questions were some of his best this week.
Will anything ever beat last week's story of Chuck Cecil and his bloody snot rocket against the window? Not sure but why get sentimental? Time to move on to this week's show.
Top 3 Star Quotes of this podcast:
1. "Where's my plus 20 play sheet?"
2. "Not much tone setting going on in those carries."
3. "Chicken-shit pump fake"
I'll give Ty's guote about lobotomizing Bob and tossing it in the trash compactor 4th.
What we get here that we get nowhere else is how Bob supports his observations with his notes from his college scouting reports, not as much this week as in the past, but it is unique. Speaking of notes, the sound of those notes shuffling in the background always intrigues me. What the heck do Bob's notes look like?
Here's a puzzlement. Who exactly does Bob choose to call "Mister"? I thought it was rookies, then I thought it was below mediocre players like Mr. Wirtel. But even our right tackle was called "Mr Turner" this week.
Two final notes: Bob likes to do an article every year on an intriguing RFA. Well Lancaster and NIjman were two of those and they've stuck with the Pack. Who were some of the others?
And finally, we get a hint as to why Bob became such a stats man. That strategic football game as a kid.
The longer you talk the longer I get to go for a walk. Keep it up this great work, Ty and Bob. Time for Muppets Christmas.
Oh, how could I forget, Bob asking "Is there a way for all three of us (Cohen, Bob and Ty) to be seen here?" As a teacher who was doing long-distance learning for 18 months, I can laugh my guts off at that one.