I feel like I am repeating myself over and over again, but I need to put this disclaimer in here. I don't think Aaron Rodgers is a bad player. I think he is the best QB in the game right now. But why, why, why, why would anyone take him with a second round pick? In a time where age apparently means nothing to quarterbacks, for what it's worth, he will be turning 35 this year. My issue isn't age though, my concern is longevity. Yes, Manning played until he was 40, and yes, Tom Brady is also playing, "old," at 41, but you know what those two players didn't do? Constantly running for their lives all over the field, and then throw the ball as hard as they could for 45 yards on a regular basis. That wear and tear is going to have significant repercussions, and I think we are going to see it sooner rather than later. Take a look at the broken collarbone last year against the Vikings. Also, who are their wide receivers? Randall Cobb? Devante Adams? Jimmy Graham (that would have been awesome 5 years ago)?
The Packers heyday is done because Rodgers is past his prime. This is the secret absolutely nobody is talking about, and it's a reality that Wisconsin won't be able to deal with. I've been through Wisconsin, and all they have is cheese and the Packers and once this team has a mediocre QB at the helm in about 3 years (yes, it will be that soon) it's over. Welcome to the rest of everyone's struggles in this league.
What Should I Do?: You know who you could have instead of Aaron Rodgers? Essentially anyone past pick 17. Michael Thomas, AJ Green, Keenan Allen, Gronk. If you own Rodgers in Dynasty, unload him ASAP. Get a late first or a few second rounders for him. Move on.
Fun Statistic: The last three years (since he has been starting), Kirk Cousins has thrown for 13,176 yards and 81 TDs. Cousins is going to be in the best offense of his career in Minnesota. In that time, (yes, I know there was a hurt season with Rodgers, but bear with me) 9,924 yards and 87 TDs. Yes, he throws a lot of touchdowns(one season he threw for 40 TDs), but who would you rather have? Kirk at 68? Or Rodgers at 17?