Rodgers aims not to get picked
Green Bay Packers11/24/2008 9:17 AM The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports make no mistake about it, when quarterback Aaron Rodgers takes the snap in the Green Bay Packers' critically important showdown with the New Orleans Saints tonight, his No. 1 priority won't be throwing touchdowns, scrambling for first downs or making sure receiver Greg Jennings gets the ball. No, it will be the same as it has been all year: Don't throw an interception. Under coach Mike McCarthy, the passing offense ranks 11th in total yards and ninth in touchdowns, so it's not like Rodgers is handing the ball off every time. But the number that pleases McCarthy the most is 1.9, which is the percent of Rodgers' throws that have resulted in interceptions. Read more