WR Routes

[Harlan Huckleby]

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 7m7 minutes ago
McCarthy says Adams "didn't have a very good day today."

Did anybody follow-up with, "Are you satisfied with Janis's game?"

[mraynrand]

Yep the WR can't beat coverage and the coaching staff is doing them no favors. There is little to no motion or bunch formations. The defense is able to easily identify who they are covering.

and once they lock in, it's not all that hard to cover guys jogging or guys who stop patterns if you give them a little shove.

Guys like Tracy Porter and Charles Tillman, even being older, are perfect for covering this sluggish bunch.

[mr_blonde]

Both sides are failing here...coaches and players.

You are correct!!! The performance tonight by the WRs was poor.

I think this team (specifically, the WRs) are mailing it in (just going through the motions, not trying to "make plays").
They have been MF'ed by the fans, the media and their faggot QB for several weeks now. In addition, the coaching staff is not putting together a game plan that gives them the opportunities to make plays.

The "quitting on the team" situation is not as bad as the Eagles right now, but I would not be surprised if the Packers get there by the end of the year .... However, it also wouldn't surprise me if the Packers stagger into the playoffs, especially since the NFC is so piss poor awful this year ....

[mraynrand]

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 7m7 minutes ago
McCarthy says Adams "didn't have a very good day today."

Brilliant.

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Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 7m7 minutes ago
McCarthy says Adams "didn't have a very good day today."

yeah? the why not give the other fucking guy a chance?

[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