Friday, 9 September 2011

AARON RODGERS

Is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Rodgers was selected in the first round (24th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers.After leading his team to a 2–0 start in 2010, the Packers lost three of their next four games including back-to-back overtime losses.The two overtime defeats brought Rodgers' record in overtime games to 0–5. During Week 12 against the Atlanta Falcons.Rodgers threw 35 passing attempts, putting him at 1,505 for his career  making him eligible for all official NFL quarterback records as recognized by the NFL. On January 23, 2011, Rodgers struggled with a 55.4 passer rating as the Packers beat the #2 seed Chicago Bears 21–14 win to capture the NFC Championship.The Packers earned a trip to Super Bowl XLV, which they won, 31–25, against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rodgers completed 24 of 39 pass attempts for 304 yards and 3 touchdowns in the win and was named Super Bowl XLV MVP for his performance.

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