Aaron Rodgers was asked a question about his feeling about the IR guys feeling excluded, to which he went into a rant about how they excluded themselves by choosing to rehab elsewhere instead of with the team. To this, Nick Barnett responded angrily about how they went elsewhere to get more focused attention, and questioned team unity. Both players then spoke later and apologized for their statements, and finally we can now move on.
Should Rodgers have said anything? No, don't think he was right in rehashing this whole thing, and he did go out of his way a little to let the media (of all places) know his feelings. That said, Barnett didn't need to respond like that, through Twitter, AGAIN. He did follow immediately with an apology for his outburst and stated he was quitting Twitter. Good call, Nick.
I repeat, if players have issues with something, take care of it behind closed doors and not to the public. Only thing you're hurting is yourselves. Know how I said there was a 30% chance Barnett would be back next season? Drop that to 20%. He's a talented linebacker, but his mouth is running him straight out of Green Bay with the Packers having to deal with the PR mess he's causing. It's sad to say it, cause I've liked Barnett for years, but these outbursts are just getting a tad tiresome.
So what's ahead? Well, the Packers take off tomorrow I believe (maybe Tuesday), and will practice most of the week in preparation for the big game, though they did about 95% of their game planning already this past week. Therefore, should be more polishing that plan this week than anything else, love that approach by McCarthy. Packers should be ready and raring to go come next Sunday.
LB Erik Walden missed practice all this past week, but is on schedule to start at the other OLB spot opposite Clay Matthews, despite LB Frank Zombo finally being healthy. With how Walden has been playing, I think he's earned that right. He should be set to return to action this Wednesday.
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