Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is arguably the best player in the league. This season, he will have to get accustomed to the departure of two important wide receivers, according to USA Today.
"Not having those two and a good friend of mine, [cornerback] Charles Wilson, who I played with for a long time just like those guys - that's different," said Rodgers, referring to Donald Driver and Greg Jennings. "So, we're a different football team. Lacking a little in the experience part, but making up for it in the talent and the young guys that we brought in."
Jennings recently became a member of the Minnesota Vikings. The two sides came to terms on a five, year 47.5 million dollar contract. The 38-year old Driver retired after the 2012 season.
Jennings spent all of his first seven years in league with the Packers, aiding the team in their 2010 run to becoming Super Bowl champs.
Driver had been with the team his entire since 1999. His career totals add up to 10,137 yards, 61 touchdowns and 743 receptions, accoridng to ESPN.com.
Despite the fact Rodgers is losing two veterans, he definitely has a good on-field relationship with the remaining guys. In 2012, Driver and Jennings received only 11.9 percent of the quarterback’s completions.
In addition, the situation won’t be as if he’s dealing with rookies.
Randall Cobb, although he is 22, will be entering into his third NFL season. Jordy Nelson and tight end Jermichael Finley will be going into their sixth season. James Jones will be in season number seven.
"They're not really young guys," said Rodgers.
Regardless of the losses, Rodgers is still an elite passer and has a respectable receiving core. With rookie running backs Eddie Lacy and Jonathan Franklin joining the team, the Packers offense should stay near the top of NFL rankings. The Packers will most likely find themselves once again fighting for the first place spot in the NFC North.
