Matt Flynn gives savage response to Aaron Rodgers claim that he called plays during his six-touchdown game
' mind is a large part of the reason why he has become one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of his generation, and why he has been able to direct a perennially explosive offense seemingly like clockwork. And apparently, Rodgers fancies himself as quite the offensive coordinator -- depending on who you ask.During a recent appearance on The
Magic Johnson Jersey Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers boasted about his abilities as an offensive coordinator, claiming that he called plays for backup quarterback during a Week 17 game in 2011. The Packers rested Rodgers at the end of a 15-1 regular season, leaving him free to orchestrate the offense from the sidelines as Flynn got to start against the Detroit Lions."I could call it for another quarterback, and I
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