We all know the most exciting play in sports is an Aaron Rodgers free play. I found just about every single one of them. Enjoy! You can find me on Twitter @BookOfEli_NFL Make sure to subscribe for all the best Packers highlights!
What’s so crazy is, when the defender is caught out, they end up just hesitating and standing or even backing off the line for a bit while realizing they messed up. This gives Rodgers even MORE time to get the ball down field for free. It’s almost as if the only counter for the defense is just to keep running at the line and take the encrouchment penalty.
That actually kinda is the counter, I watch other qbs try to do it and play gets called dead and it's because the defender keeps running to the qb , that's when they'll blow the whistle to protect the qb. If he hesitates then they let the play run but If the defender doesnt stop running more than likely it will get blown dead
Yeah but as a defender, would you rather take a chance to get back on sides and save your team yards or for sure give up a critical 5 yard penalty? It’s easy to take the penalty when you see rodgers torch you for a touchdown, but there’s been plenty of times the defender gets back onside before the ball is snapped or the defense stops the free play. Rodgers has a knack for usually not letting defenders get back on time, but its more instinctive on both sides than anything. Plus your coaches aren’t going to be happy with you if you decide to just keep running at the qb. At least attempting to get back onsides is showing effort in trying to fix a mistake
@@genemars5158 I heard the announcers saying he was interested in becoming the Jeopardy host full-time. I would imagine the greatest QB's have above average intellect.
Gotta be frustrating for even the best defenses, because they practice this, but at least once a game, they take the bait. It's not that these defenses are undisciplined, it's just that Aaron Rodgers is that good at his craft.
@@Matt-em1pr It's not really Mahomes' hard count though, defenses are just scared to death of the speed on the Chiefs and know they have to go fast if they want to make a play. Rodgers' cadence demands the full of your focus if you don't want to be fooled.
I think part of it is the way Rodgers uses the play clock almost to the very last second. When the D-line is on the line of Scrimmage - Cocked and locked - There's a very good chance they are going to jump.
The Packers Freeplay is a beautiful mix of quarterback awareness, teamwork, and discipline. Rodgers being aware of every action on the field including there being 12 men on the field, the O-line having the discipline not to jump, the centre knowing to snap the ball immediately and the WRs knowing to go deep and get open.
Linsley and Scott Wells have shown TREMENDOUS discipline and awareness over the years. The whole line has, of course, but if the Center doesn't snap that ball instantly, the play gets blown dead
@@Xaddre - Finley, too. Ridiculous, though both Jones and Jennings really faltered when not catching balls from the BOAT. Synergy and chemistry are massive in the NFL.
On these plays, you can tell Rodgers and the center are always in sync. As soon as the center sees the defense jump he snaps it immediately and the receivers I'm sure know to run vertical routes. Rodgers is the king but it definitely requires the entire offense to be on the same page, something I'm sure the practice alot.
@@GabeSweeney Because its true Intelligence and accuracy wise, they are about equal. Rodgers has the better arm strength and is the better runner, making him more talented
credit to the o-line as well, they're smart enough to avoid contact before the snap and avoid a free runner to the QB, either of which would've ended the play
one thing that doesnt get mentioned much with these plays is the linemen calling it out when their guy jumps. in almost all the plays you here them yell "here you go" and point in case rodgers doesnt see it. gotta give props to the big guys.
1. Have the wherewithal to either draw the D off-sides or caught with a 12th man 2. Buy time by rolling out, spinning or stepping up in the small pocket (or throwing off the back foot) 3. From any conceivable throwing position, fit it into a tiny window as usually GB receivers cannot separate.
I'm continually amazed at all the accolades Rodgers gets with an 11-10 playoff record and only ONE Super Bowl win. Is he ever going to play in the big games like the legendary MVP he claims to be?
Shout out to scott wells #63 great chem with rodgers knows to just hike it back whenever he see someone jump across out the corner of his eye. Also lmao how many years yall think James Jones would have been in the NFL if Rodgers wasnt his QB? More than 2? 🤣
"If you're gunna jump offsides you better get a fucking sack to stop the free play you caused." - my highschool football coach lol Every one of these guys tried to stop. My coach would be pissed 🤣
No other QB has film like this. Aaron Rodgers is truly legendary, but it's a team sport, so he doesn't have the championships like Brady, but he's still better.
YOU MISSED ONE! 2016 Divisional playoff game at Dallas. First series, Packers had 3rd & 4 at their 26. Cowboys got caught with 12 men on the field, ON THE THIRD PLAY OF THE GAME! Pass was incomplete, but penalty gave GB 1st down. They scored afterwards. Cowboys should have known AR's reputation for free plays, and had two weeks to prepare, but obviously that didn't happen. Cost the Cowboys the game. Before that play I was a big Jason Garrett fan, but I spent the rest of that game (and every game since) screaming at the TV, "FIRE GARRETT! FIRE GARRETT!! FIRE GARRETT!!!"
Is this the actor from Game of Thrones? Didn't know he also played football. I guess being an actor doesn't pay much, he needs a second job, that makes sense.
Amazing but I still question, why the refs wave of other qbs almost always. But with Rodgers, it's like they allow the plays. Im not saying Rodgers aint good cause he's awesome, but it always seems this way
Mostly goes based off of touching. If a defender touches a offensive lineman before the ball is snapped its ruled dead. Also if defender doesn't hesitate and keeps going with a bead on the QB they'll blow it dead bc of safety of the QB
These are just the ones that resulted in big plays. There's a bunch that drew a pass interference call. A ton which just resulted a the 5 yard penalty and a bunch more that were blown dead.
It’s too bad, for all of his greatness he has 1 ring and he turned into a distraction just like Favre in the end. If Jordan turns into the next champion I hope in 15 years he does a better job of ending his career with Green Bay than Favre and Rodgers
How does the quarterback see the flag so quickly and know that it's a free play?? 🤔 And what if there's a turnover on the play and then the offside penalty is challenged and not upheld?
