Lucas Patrick on Aaron Rodgers: ‘I don’t think many people truly know what he does off the field to help guys like me’ JASON WILDE For the State Journal Oct 9, 2019 Oct 9, 2019 Lucas Patrick provides protection as Aaron Rodgers looks to pass during Sunday's victory against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. MICHAEL AINSWORTH, ASSOCIATED PRESS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save JASON WILDE For the State Journal GREEN BAY — Lucas Patrick had no idea what Aaron Rodgers had said about him. But when he found out, he wasn’t at all surprised.kAm%96 vC66? q2J !24<6CD’ 324<FA @776?D:G6 =:?6>2? 925 366? 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