Resolved: The Problem With The Packer Offense Is

[mraynrand]

BTW, when Captain Munnerlyn is named team captain are his teammates required to call him ‘Captain my Captain’

[pbmax]

I don't think there is a lot of bad feeling between Rodgers and McCarthy, but I believe there is some separation between them about how to get the offense back to its formerly frightening form.

I could write a book here and probably get all the dates wrong, so we can save the history for later. I've probably posted it before.

Suffice it to say the the extended play offense has saved the team's O for a long time. The coach know this will not end well for him or the QB. The QB sees it as THE offense for the last 4-5 years.

M3 has to get AR to buy into the shorter game for longer periods. The extended offense can still happen, it just can't be the only way to score points.

So what makes this year different? The good news is that McCarthy seems to have taken some steps to getting people open quicker. Its not the Andy Reid/McVay offense, but it doesn't have to be. He keeps getting guys open plus a running game, a healthy Rodgers will get to take his shots as he will have more plays in better field position with a well oiled offense.

[George Cumby]

I am Jacks smirking revenge.

[Bossman641]

Red zone production. And negative plays. Too many sacks and penalties.

[Rastak]

I am Spartacus.

No, I am Spartacus.......I gotta watch that movie again sometime.


As for Rodgers, he ain't helping but he's not the problem overall.

[pbmax]

[red]

the funny thing is that neither option is all that good looking

[gbgary]

two guys open and he goes for the guy who isn't...and then barks at him. smh

[gbgary]

exactly.

[mraynrand]

two guys open and he goes for the guy who isn't...and then barks at him. smh

He did learn something from Favre!

[mraynrand]

the funny thing is that neither option is all that good looking

This needed to be said.

[Carolina_Packer]

It's an interesting poll question. I had actually thought about this during this struggle. Are they struggling to adapt to the hand they have been dealt? I look at Drew Brees, and he and Sean Payton seem to take what the defense gives them. I think that is a wiser approach that could lead them to chunk plays. Plus, I like how they have so may different people involved in the offense, making them more versatile and less predictable. Brees seems fully in charge. I don't know about Rodgers at this point. I don't know what you think about body language, but he needs to get back to more R-E-L-A-X mindset, but with the knee injury, and his mobility issues affecting what he likes to do in the passing game, I think he's fighting reality. He needs some Zen. He needs to use his considerable talent and mind to find other ways to beat the opponent. He needs to show more leadership and instill confidence in his teammates.

[texaspackerbacker]

I was thinking also, it's about time for another dose of R-E-L-A-X. The first time around, I think Rodgers looked at the team and knew he'd have to take it upon himself to win, and he had plenty of confidence in his ability to do that. The difference - and frustration - now may be that with the injury, he might be doubting a little bit his ability to carry the team like before. There's also the frustrating factor, of course, that this many years later, the rest of the team is STILL saturated with mediocrity, and he STILL needs to carry so much of the load himself.

And 3 numbskulls in this poll actually blame him ....... at least it's up to 10 now with a lick of sense.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Part of the problem is the Packers don't trust their backup QB enough to sit Rodgers while he heals.
The Packers ought to be able to go 2-2-1 with a backup QB if they really are a contender.

PAckers need a backup who is as effective as a 75% Rodgers.

I thought going into the season that backup QB was a vulnerability.

[Rutnstrut]

Part of the problem is the Packers don't trust their backup QB enough to sit Rodgers while he heals.
The Packers ought to be able to go 2-2-1 with a backup QB if they really are a contender.

PAckers need a backup who is as effective as a 75% Rodgers.

I thought going into the season that backup QB was a vulnerability.

That is another coaching/GM screw up. TT and now Gut are so content to hope AR doesn't get injured that they never get a decent back up. Kind of stupid considering they also refuse to build a solid line to protect the somewhat fragile AR.