G!NG3R420 Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Aaron Rodgers and the defending Super Bowl champs outduel Drew Brees and the Saints 42-34 in a high-scoring shootout to kickoff the 2011 NFL season. Aaron Rogers highlight reel: [media='']http://www.nfl.com/videos/auto/09000d5d82212169/Week-1-Aaron-Rodgers-highlights[/media] Randall Cobb amazing kick return which ties the NFL record for the longest return which stands at 109 yards: [media="]http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-cant-miss-plays/09000d5d82210f2b/Can-t-Miss-Cobb-s-record-return[/media] Aaron Rogers is the best quarterback in the game. It is crazy to make that statement after only one game, but the seventh-year pro has picked up where he left off following a sensational postseason run. Rodgers connected on 27 of 35 passes for 312 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. His superb efficiency was not only reflected in his spectacular individual performance, but also in the Packers scoring touchdowns on four of their first five possessions. Rodgers distributed the ball to nine different receivers, and meticulously worked the ball downfield on an assortment of precise short-to-intermediate throws. He was nearly flawless from the pocket despite facing an aggressive defense intent on sending five or six rushers on most downs. He quickly connected with the hot route against the blitz or delivered a pinpoint strike to one of his talented receivers on a quick hitch or option route against isolated coverage. He also tossed a few back-shoulder fades to take advantage of the occasional press coverage used by Saints defenders on the outside. Rodgers' anticipation and timing was the key in a game that was ultimately decided by the passer with the hottest hand. » Randall Cobb is better than advertised. The buzz coming from Packers training camp had been all about Cobb's explosiveness and big-play potential. He lived up to the hype in his debut performance against the Saints, finishing the night with two receptions for 35 yards, including a 32-yard score. Oh, and that 108-yard kick return touchdown. Both plays showcased the speed, acceleration and running skills that made him a coveted prospect in the draft following a stellar career as a multi-purpose playmaker at Kentucky. The kickoff return, in particular, showed Cobb's exceptional balance, agility and burst with the ball in his hands. He eluded at least four defenders on an assortment of hard cuts and spin moves, which left the Saints' kick coverage team out of position and unable to corral the rookie in the open field. With Cobb already flashing the potential to emerge as a big-play threat, the Packers' offense has become even scarier for opponents. http://www.nfl.com/n..._content_stream Quote
G!NG3R420 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Posted September 10, 2011 No Cobb was a WR in college for the Kentucky Wildcats with a college record of 84 receptions and a total yards 1017 with 7 TD. http://stats.nj.com/cfb/players.asp?id=169577 Quote
G!NG3R420 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Posted September 10, 2011 Packers > all over teams. You wish Quote
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