WR Routes

[denverYooper]

lol. That would be a question for local media.

The Denver radio guys ask stuff like that a lot of the Broncos coaches. It doesn't make the national stories but they have a ball with it on the drivetime show.

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Robert Brooks was there at halftime. I remember how fast he ran those crossing routes. Quick in and out of breaks, up to full speed in a snap. I dunno what that crap is on the field. And Cobb to boot. Maybe the money was just too sweet.

he sure as shit isn't playing like the #1b wr he's being paid to be

[Freak Out]

TT has fucked this thing up.

[yetisnowman]

It's odd to me watching the replays of our pass plays. Most of the time it seems like all of our players running routes have zero expectation of getting the ball and make minimal effort to get space.

[denverYooper]

It's odd to me watching the replays of our pass plays. Most of the time it seems like all of our players running routes have zero expectation of getting the ball and make minimal effort to get space.

Or they're just slow.

[denverYooper]

I like Cobb but he sure looks overpaid.

[ThunderDan]

I like Cobb but he sure looks overpaid.

Looks like we are learning how important Nelson really is. Teams are game planning for Cobb and not really have to worry about the deep threat this year.

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

So can somebody riddle me this? 1st and goal at the 8, and their running game is doing relatively well, and their passing game is sucking donkey peepee, why didn't they at least try a draw? There appeared to be enough time for one such attempt?

[mraynrand]

So can somebody riddle me this? 1st and goal at the 8, and their running game is doing relatively well, and their passing game is sucking donkey peepee, why didn't they at least try a draw? There appeared to be enough time for one such attempt?

Packers really only like to run when they know they can't gain yards. Like third/fourth and short. It's a professional courtesy kind of deal.

[mraynrand]

Looks like we are learning how important Nelson really is. Teams are game planning for Cobb and not really have to worry about the deep threat this year.

True, but It's also about the depth. If they had abracadabra and monty out there the whole year, they be torching the other team's fourth and fifth dbs. Loss of the top tier Rodgers security blanket means they have to overwhelm with depth. The defense is the same way - notice how much better it's running with all the parts available. Packers have virtually no top tier talent. Maybe Rodgers and Matthews at this point, and I wouldn't even say that with the way they are both playing/being used. Need all hands on deck.

Nelson/security blanket also was a reliable go to hands guy. 2/17 jones/Adams have pretty much lost Rodger's confidence. So who the hell does he throw to now?

Comparing to NE, Brady never flinches when guys go down: why?

1) Coaching - the receivers don't know what the hell they are doing
2) Rodgers - won't throw to anyone he doesn't 'trust'
3) WRs - The play of some of these guys doesn't inspire trusts, so there you are.
4) Video games - too many of them apparently, leading to (3) and making (1) less effective
5) I hate football, why do I torture myself?
6) All of the above

[Teamcheez1]

Adams is playing himself into the second coming of Jarret Boykin.

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Adams is playing himself into the second coming of Jarret Boykin.

thats what i was thinking last night too

[denverYooper]

Longtime Denver media guy, solid local NFL writer:

Mike Klis ‏@MikeKlis 4m4 minutes ago
From my living room recliner last night Aaron Rodgers has 2 problems-1. Davante Adams 2. LBers can cover Randall Cobb #9news #9sports

[mraynrand]

Longtime Denver media guy, solid local NFL writer:

Mike Klis ‏@MikeKlis 4m4 minutes ago
From my living room recliner last night Aaron Rodgers has 2 problems-1. Davante Adams 2. LBers can cover Randall Cobb #9news #9sports

I think this is a result of awful route running. If you're jogging to an 'open spot' any LB, even AJ Hawk, can probably defense you.

[denverYooper]

True, but It's also about the depth. If they had abracadabra and monty out there the whole year, they be torching the other team's fourth and fifth dbs. Loss of the top tier Rodgers security blanket means they have to overwhelm with depth. The defense is the same way - notice how much better it's running with all the parts available. Packers have virtually no top tier talent. Maybe Rodgers and Matthews at this point, and I wouldn't even say that with the way they are both playing/being used. Need all hands on deck.

Nelson/security blanket also was a reliable go to hands guy. 2/17 jones/Adams have pretty much lost Rodger's confidence. So who the hell does he throw to now?

Comparing to NE, Brady never flinches when guys go down: why?

1) Coaching - the receivers don't know what the hell they are doing
2) Rodgers - won't throw to anyone he doesn't 'trust'
3) WRs - The play of some of these guys doesn't inspire trusts, so there you are.
4) Video games - too many of them apparently, leading to (3) and making (1) less effective
5) I hate football, why do I torture myself?
6) All of the above

Agree with #5. It's maddening to watch something you really have no control over.

I wonder if Belichick would cut guys for playing video games.

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ok, maybe it is all adams fault

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...adams-problem/

Over the last three weeks, when Rodgers throws to Adams, he’s 15-for-35 for 129 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. That’s a completion percentage of 42.9 percent, an average of 3.7 yards per pOver the last three weeks, when Rodgers throws to anyone other than Adams, he’s 58-for-103 for 618 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions. That’s a completion percentage of 56.3 percent, an average of 6.0 yards per pass, and a passer rating of 90.2.

[denverYooper]

ok, maybe it is all adams fault

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...adams-problem/

Saw that too. I'm mystified as to why they don't bench him at this point.

[denverYooper]

I mean, Lacy gets benched for a fumble but at least 90% of his touches were productive.

[mraynrand]

Saw that too. I'm mystified as to why they don't bench him at this point.

Because Janis isn't 'trustworthy'

[mraynrand]

I mean, Lacy gets benched for a fumble but at least 90% of his touches were productive.

Give him the goddamn ball fuckers!