Your 2012 Packers Offense

[pbmax]

http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/10/10/reca...polis-edition/

Its as good an explanation as I have seen. I just can't wait for the adjustment.

[pbmax]

One more tidbit from Rodgers show, about the last play before the FG. Apparently he went to make a check and wanted Saturday declared to the right but he looked up and Saturday was declared to the left. He peeked up at the clock and didn't have time to make the adjustment so he just called time out because he felt he'd have a guy in his face and didn't want to risk a negative play.

Also intriguing. You would think the nuance of the different offenses would be tough, not left and right. But I suppose its based on defensive alignment and the keys can be different depending on the play.

[pbmax]

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The offense is a mess - and it is all on McCarthy. He's not reading the writing on the wall. It's his responsibility to put players in positions to make plays; recognize a players strengths and weaknesses and play call and scheme around those issues. He's not doing any of that.

I can admit when I am wrong. Was going to blast you for calling the offense a hot mess. But they are 18th in points. That's quite a freefall. Not sure its the line's run blocking though.

[Fritz]

Maybe it's not really about schemes or the teaching of techniques. Maybe this team just in't meshing? Three references to the team's lack of intensity this week by Packer players and by MM have me wondering if they're just not ready to make the mental and physical sacrifices required.

[Smidgeon]

Maybe it's not really about schemes or the teaching of techniques. Maybe this team just in't meshing? Three references to the team's lack of intensity this week by Packer players and by MM have me wondering if they're just not ready to make the mental and physical sacrifices required.

Sending a message to the team? A shot across the bow?

[Fritz]

This game coming Sunday is on MM. If the team plays hard and smart but loses, well, there's hope. But if they look scattershot and lost, then uh-oh.

[rbaloha1]

Timing and rhythm has been off since day one of training camp. The Jennings injury is still having repercussions.

IMO Rodgers is less patient and not fully adjusted to defenses playing 2 deep.

Unfortunately the Chiefs defensive game plan from last season still works.

[Rutnstrut]

I think 75% of our offensive woes can be put on Rodgers. He doesn't look good at all. You can't expect our offensive line to hold off the d for more than 3 bananas. Sure, they gave up a few sacks, so did Rodgers......and more. He always seems so hesitant to throw this year. There is no way Jordy has been shut down every play for 5 games. Throw the fucking ball. Honestly, at this point I'd rather see a pick than two sacks and an incomplete every series.

Bingo, you hit it on the head. Rodgers is a good QB, but not the god everyone thought he was.

[Rutnstrut]

As far as the line goes, PFF has these numbers on the Packers line through 5 games (from ChTV Packers Chat):



Notice that Saturday has the lowest number of allowed pressures according to their system. Sort of interesting, though I will say that I usually take their ratings with a grain of salt. I don't know for sure, but I think they may have credited Lang and Sitton with at least 1 apiece that were really Saturday's fault. Still, it's interesting that the pressures outside of Bulaga are approximately even and Brian is responsible for roughly 3x as many. That squares with what I've seen and I don't know why he's struggling so badly.

There is a lot more to playing center than blocking, imo Saturday has a poor grasp of this offense and the reads he needs to make. That's ironic being that the cerebral part of his game is where he should be strongest at his age.

[swede]

Timing and rhythm has been off since day one of training camp...

This explains not only bad routes, interceptions, coverage sacks, but also a sudden increase in the number of expectant Packer wives at St. Vincent's and St. Mary's.

[MadtownPacker]

I sense Rodgers is starting to feel the dragon.

[HarveyWallbangers]

To be fair to the offense, they've play the top four defenses (statistically, heading into this weekend) in the league. Seattle is 2nd in points allowed and 1st in yardage allowed. San Fran is 1st in points allowed and 2nd in yardage allowed. Houston is 4th in points allowed and 3rd in yardage allowed. Chicago is 3rd in points allowed and 5th in yardage allowed. Considering the injuries and teams they've face, it's not a complete surprise they've struggled.

[mraynrand]

To be fair to the offense, they've play the top four defenses (statistically, heading into this weekend) in the league. Seattle is 2nd in points allowed and 1st in yardage allowed. San Fran is 1st in points allowed and 2nd in yardage allowed. Houston is 4th in points allowed and 3rd in yardage allowed. Chicago is 3rd in points allowed and 5th in yardage allowed. Considering the injuries, refs and teams they've faced, it's not a complete surprise they've struggled.

FIFY. Good post. Like that reality check stuff. repped.