Aaron Rodgers' New Underdog Mentality Should Scare Rest of NFL
By Brendan Azoff
Aaron Rodgers has been one of the league's best quarterbacks for over a decade, and after two down years in Green Bay, his mentality heading into the 2019-2020 season is one that should have opposing defenses shaking in their cleats.
The Packers have a new regime this year, and although they are being overlooked by many, Rodgers is confident in the group they have.
"It's been a great relationship and a great start to it."#Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is looking forward to growing his relationship with new head coach Matt LaFleurhttps://t.co/ecY2aQE3ox
— FOX Sports Wisconsin (@fswisconsin) July 26, 2019
He's also embracing TB-12's classic underdog mantra that's worked so well recently.
With a new head coach in Matt LaFleur, the newly-wired Packers will have different schemes on both sides of the ball that Rodgers will be able to work off of and surprise defenses with.
Aaron Rodgers tells NBC Sports he's 'excited' about changes coming to Packers https://t.co/dvrXoFJf8J
— The Packers Wire (@ThePackersWire) July 17, 2019
Embracing their role as underdogs mean Green Bay will be playing loose, with less pressure on their shoulders. The departure of veterans Clay Matthews and Randall Cobb opens the door for more production from Jimmy Graham and rookie Rashan Gary, two players who will be integral to the Packers success.
Aaron Rodgers sounds confident and determined at the start of training camp, a combination that could lead to a huge year for the veteran QB.