Aaron Rodgers injury: Twitter reacts after Packers loss to Vikings
Twitter has reacted after it was announced Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a broken collarbone and could miss the remainder of the 2017 season.
Rodgers landed on his right shoulder after a tackle from Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr in the first quarter. He was forced out of the game and left on a cart.
A broken collarbone on his non-throwing arm kept Rodgers out of seven games in 2013. This time it’s on his right side, which is more concerning. Don’t be surprised if the two-time MVP is placed on injured reserve in the coming days, although a return this season hasn’t been ruled out.
In the moments following the tackle, Packers Nation held its breath. And then came the worst possible news.
QB Aaron Rodgers suffered a broken collarbone. There's a chance he could miss the rest of the season.
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) October 15, 2017
Then came the reactions on Twitter.
Aaron Rodgers leaving the stadium. This is one of the most depressed locker rooms I've ever been in. pic.twitter.com/3RLnHPfuzz
— Scott Grodsky (@ScottGrodsky) October 15, 2017
Backup Brett Hundley, who filled in for Rodgers, could only wish his chance came under better circumstances.
Hundley on Aaron Rodgers' injury: Aaron's my brother. It's hard to see him go down. #GBvsMIN
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) October 15, 2017
Randall Cobb on Aaron Rodgers injury: "It was devastating."
— Zach Kruse (@zachkruse2) October 15, 2017
Houston Texans star J.J. Watt, who himself suffered a season-ending injury last week, knows how it feels.
Gutted for @AaronRodgers12.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) October 15, 2017
Hate to see it.
Looking ahead, Colin Kaepernick‘s name has been mentioned on more than one occasion.
Sad news about Aaron Rodgers. I know a quarterback looking for a job that was born in Milwaukee... Colin Kaepernick
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) October 15, 2017
Here’s how he’d look in green and gold.
Young Green Bay Packers fans. More specifically, a young Colin Kaepernick on the right. pic.twitter.com/gaIdhE5zqQ
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) October 15, 2017
But would a Kaepernick move even work?
It’s not just Kaepernick’s name swirling around Twitter. How about Tony Romo?
Just wondering: what if the Packers called Wisconsin’s own Tony Romo...?
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 15, 2017
In all reality, neither will even receive a phone call from the Packers. Head coach Mike McCarthy made that clear in his postgame press conference.
#Packers coach Mike McCarthy makes it clear: Brett Hundley is the starting quarterback, Joe Callahan is the backup.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 15, 2017
McCarthy: As far as the QB position, Brett Hundley is my quarterback, Joe Callahan is the backup. That's the direction we're going. #GBvsMIN
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) October 15, 2017
Michelle Bruton of Bleacher Report and Cheesehead TV made a good point about why Hundley is the better option.
Hundley's main issue was lack of experience running 1st-team offense--and he's been on #Packers for years. WHY would street QB fare better?!
— Michelle Bruton (@MichelleBruton) October 15, 2017
Whoever lines up at quarterback in the coming weeks, nobody can replace Aaron Rodgers. The hope is Hundley can put together some wins to keep the team in the playoff mix, ready for a return by No. 12 late in the year.
It happened in 2013. Could we see a repeat this year? Someone might need to give Matt Flynn a call.