Aaron Rodgers: A Pictorial
Aaron Rodgers is the NFL's top player at his position—his Super Bowl MVP and championship in 2010 was followed by an epic 2011 when he led the Green Bay Packers to a 15-win season and recognition by his peers as the best quarterback in the league.
The following series of photographs, many of which have never been published, were all taken by the author and illustrate the many reasons why Rodgers has become one of the best in franchise history, and among those mentioned in the discussion as one of the best to ever take to the gridiron.
Enjoy.
First Pass in the NFL
1 of 20Aaron Rodgers' rise to stardom started glacially slow as he rode the bench for three years behind all-world Brett Favre.
His slow rise to the top of the heap of all quarterbacks in the NFL began with his first completion to none other than Vonta Leach on a check-down pass to the right side when the then-backup quarterback came in for cleanup duty in a 52-3 shellacking of the New Orleans Saints in 2005.
He's come a long way since then.
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Pre-Game Introduction
2 of 20Under the watchful eye of former quarterbacks coach Tom Clements, Rodgers is introduced at Lambeau Field.
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The Bears Have Been a Major Challenge
3 of 20Matching up against the Chicago Bears and Brian Urlacher has been one of the biggest challenges for Aaron Rodgers.
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Leader of the Pack
4 of 20Aaron Rodgers makes adjustments at the line of scrimmage in a 2010 game against the Minnesota Vikings.
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A Consistent Combination
5 of 20Aaron Rodgers jogs off the field with wide receiver Greg Jennings following a touchdown against the Ravens at Lambeau Field.
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In the Huddle
6 of 20Aaron Rodgers moves into the huddle.
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Styling During a Press Conference
7 of 20Wearing a Nehru-collared jacket and sporting a Beatles haircut, Aaron Rodgers addresses the press during a post-game conference.
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On the Radio
8 of 20Aaron Rodgers gives a postgame, on-field interview with CBS Radio.
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Handoff or Play Action?
9 of 20Aaron Rodgers looks to either hand off or put a play action pass into motion.
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Ready ... Set ...
10 of 20Aaron Rodgers makes the call at the line of scrimmage.
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Alone in the Backfield
11 of 20Standing tall and alone in the backfield, Aaron Rodgers winds up against the 49ers ... love the throwbacks.
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Not Always Easy
12 of 20Aaron Rodgers is smothered by the Bears' defense in a game at Lambeau.
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Clear Vision
13 of 20Even Aaron Rodgers must clear the gunk from his eyes before going to work.
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Rodgers Under Pressure
14 of 20Aaron Rodgers unloads a pass while under pressure by the Indianapolis Colts' Robert Mathis.
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Here's What I Think ...
15 of 20Aaron Rodgers converses with head coach Mike McCarthy during a timeout.
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We're Going with No. 2
16 of 20Aaron Rodgers signals to his wideouts during a game against the Baltimore Ravens.
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Feeling the Love
17 of 20Heading toward the tunnel and the locker room, Aaron Rodgers gets a warm reception following a Packers' win.
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Celebrating with Donald
18 of 20Aaron Rodgers body-bumps Donald Driver following a touchdown.
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Throwing Downfield
19 of 20Aaron Rodgers winds up on one of his passes downfield in a game at Lambeau Field.
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Targeting a Touchdown
20 of 20One of my favorite shots of Aaron Rodgers, this photograph illustrates the intensity and focus of the number one player in all of the National Football League.
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