Mike Vandermause column: Mature, confident Rodgers controls huddle By Mike Vandermause
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks different this year. For starters, he has grown his hair out during training camp and added a beard and mustache. When asked Thursday night what look he was going for, Rodgers replied with a smile: "Jesus, Chuck Norris and Tom Selleck. Those three guys, especially."
While he hasn't walked on water, Rodgers looked impressive for the third consecutive game on Thursday. Against a highly touted Jacksonville defense that was ranked No. 2 in the NFL last season, Rodgers guided the Packers on a nine-play, 73-yard touchdown march near the end of the second quarter.
Rodgers has worked with the No. 1 offense on just three drives during the preseason, and the Packers have scored touchdowns on two of them. Rodgers never looked more confident than against the Jaguars' aggressive No. 1 defense. He kept his poise in the pocket, eluded onrushing defenders and found open receivers.
"I'm not going to lie," Rodgers said. "It felt great to be able to move it against that defense. They're a solid defense. It wasn't like they were sitting back. They brought a lot of pressure."
Mature, confident Rodgers controls huddle
Mature, confident Rodgers controls huddle
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