Brian Urlacher Had Some Interesting Comments About Aaron Rodgers Running Play Clock Down
Aaron Rodgers is known for making some Green Bay Packers fans panic by frequently running the play clock down before snapping the ball. Yet that is all part of his genius, according to Brian Urlacher.
The former Chicago Bears great discussed the mindset behind Rodgers doing what he does before snapping the ball.
Urlacher on Rodgers running the play-clock down (1 of 6): "He always had the upper hand because he knows the damn play clock. So he knows the situation, if we had enough time on the clock where we could get a check in …
— Jason Wilde (@jasonjwilde) December 22, 2019
Yes, Rodgers ALWAYS knows exactly what's up.
(3 of 6) "... You know, he’s such a smart guy, he always undressed our defense with the leg-kick thing and the fake count and we’d show our hand and he’d know what defense we were in. I mean, they ALWAYS ended up in the right call. ...
— Jason Wilde (@jasonjwilde) December 22, 2019
Urlacher explains how Rodgers lets the play clock run down to nearly zero so he can evaluate what the defense is showing him and make sure he is running the most effective play to take on the alignment.
(5 of 6) "... and as a defensive player it puts you in a bind, because there’s a certain point in the play clock where you have to show him what you’re doing. Or the ball’s going to be snapped and you’re not going to be lined up correctly. ...
— Jason Wilde (@jasonjwilde) December 22, 2019
Urlacher's comments help explain the game and the strategy behind everything a bit further to the casual football fan. It is easy to think players are making mistakes when it is all part of the plan.
(6 of 6) "... So we have to get to our spots and as soon as you do, he knows exactly what you’re doing. So he knows what defense you’re in."
— Jason Wilde (@jasonjwilde) December 22, 2019
Full interview on #WiOnDemand: https://t.co/ueyBh8KkNX pic.twitter.com/LM0RE4T6XD
The chess match between offense and defense is something not often fully understood by those not playing in the games. After these comments, Packers fans may have a better idea of everything Rodgers is doing at the line to ensure he has the best chance to pick up a positive play.