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Aaron Rodgers‘ relationship with the team’s former head coach since the publication of an article about dysfunction inside the organization during Mike McCarthy’s final years in Green Bay.Rodgers called that article a “smear attack” in a radio interview earlier this week and said on Wednesday that he’s had a great week because he’s heard positive things from a lot of former Packers teammates and coaches over the course of the week. Rodgers also talked about turning his attention from the past to the present and future.He noted that some teams with coaching changes get a grace period under the new management Shareef Miller Jersey , but said that the expectations are for immediate success in Green Bay.“This isn’t like other transitions where you kind of get a pass for the first year or two as you get acclimated to the system,” Rodgers said, via Michael Cohen of TheAthletic.com.There is acclimation to be done Germaine Pratt Jersey , however, and Rodgers said he is “studying more on the iPad” this year than he has in past offseasons in order to get Matt LaFleur’s offense down in time to hit the ground running when the team is permitted to do more than conditioning work on the field. The NFL Referees Association is questioning why the league isn’t focusing more attention on Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes for threatening umpire Roy Ellison following Buffalo’s game at Miami last weekend.Ellison has been placed on administrative leave while the NFL investigates Hughes’ accusation that Ellison called him a vulgar name during the game.In a statement released Wednesday, NFLRA executive director Scott Green says the association expects the NFL’s investigation to clear Ellison while turning the focus on Hughes.Green says Hughes has a history of being flagged for personal misconduct and arguing with officials.“While we are disappointed that the NFL has yet to address that aspect of the incident http://www.bengalsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-ryan-finley-jersey , we look forward to working with the league during its review, and will ensure that Roy’s rights are protected during this process,” Green said.TV video shows the player confronting Ellison in the tunnel near the locker room and accusing him of using a derogatory term. Hughes waved his index finger and shouted Renell Wren Jersey , “I’ll catch you! I’ll catch you, guaranteed!” before being pulled away by a teammate.Ellison was suspended in 2013 for making a derogatory statement to Washington tackle Trent Williams during a game.