Quote:Fair point.


So how did Aaron Rodgers pick up the necessary skills before he took to the field in competitive action ?

 

 

He completely reworked his footwork and throwing mechanics so that he became a much stronger and more accurate thrower.  He significantly improved his lower body strength to allow him to better drive the ball (he was not a hard thrower coming out of college).   He learned the weekly work preparation and nuances of  film study, game planning and game plan installment needed in game week preparation.   He learned the strengths, weaknesses and tendencies of players/coaches around the league, particularly becoming familiar with division opponents he would face 6 times a year.    He completely learned the terminology and progressions of McCarthy's offense backwards and forwards so it was second nature by the time he took the field.  And he spent time daily throwing ot his WRs to develop timing and chemistry in practice.  

 

As opposed to being a starting QB, where you put in 60-70 hours a week just trying to implement the gameplan and preperation for the current week's opponent.  

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