Will Wide Receivers Hold Back This Offense?

[beveaux1]

After the Lazard show, I'm less inclined to show hate to the WRs. I still think we're extremely limited outside of Adams.

Scantling had 2 catches, one was an end around thrown forward, the other was a bomb-his only route that is above average.

Allison had 3 catches and 2 drops. He is able to run some routes, but separation is difficult.

Kumerow had 2 catches, both short, with no YAC.

Shepherd was ….pretty useless.

Outside of Lazard, who used his frame and hands pretty well, even though he struggles to separate from defenders, we had no receiver that distinguished himself.

But...if Lazard continues to make strides and if Adams returns healthy, they might be able to give Rodgers some help.
Perhaps as much help as a receiver from another team could give without much knowledge of the playbook.

Next year, they have to draft a talented young WR fairly early. It's still one of the weakest positions on the team.

[RashanGary]

MVS is an awesome #3. He really stretches the field. He’s awesome at deep bombs!

Adams is a #1. We’re missing a #2, but it sure looks like Lazard this year. Now, question is, MVS stays outside. Lazard is an outside guy... does that mean Adams plays slot during 3 WR sets??

As far as 2 WR sets (and we have a lot of them)
2TE 1RB
TE FB RB
TE RB RB

Adams would be outside.


So what I’m suggesting is during 11 personnel, Lazard knocked Allison off, but since he’s an outside guy only, that bumps Adams, who’s an everything guy, inside.

This is what I think is coming.

[Radagast]

MVS is an awesome #3. He really stretches the field. He’s awesome at deep bombs!

Adams is a #1. We’re missing a #2, but it sure looks like Lazard this year. Now, question is, MVS stays outside. Lazard is an outside guy... does that mean Adams plays slot during 3 WR sets??

As far as 2 WR sets (and we have a lot of them)
2TE 1RB
TE FB RB
TE RB RB

Adams would be outside.


So what I’m suggesting is during 11 personnel, Lazard knocked Allison off, but since he’s an outside guy only, that bumps Adams, who’s an everything guy, inside.

This is what I think is coming.

I too would like to see Adams return, but how long does a turf toe last? When can he be expected to be pronounced healthy?

Each week see's The Packers offense improve. More practice with Rodgers should see steady Receiver improvement. With the exception of Savage, I'm happy with the WR/TE depth that made the GB roster.

5 - 1

Let's try to smile a bit, shall we.

[RashanGary]

Based on my renowned interweb degree in sports medicine and Adams unlimited access to recovery resources, his fierce drive to do everything he can, his age and overall health.....

I expect Adams to return to practice on a limited basis next week but not play vs Chiefs. Again, limited basis the week after, and then play part time against the Chargers.

Savage, with a high ankle sprain, I expect 2 more missed games. High ankle are often 6 weeks. 5 for Savage cuz he’s so young.

In my mind, I have the Chiefs down as a loss, so hopefully we’re 6-2 going into the Chargers game with Adams and Savage healthy and the rest of the team, knock on wood, mostly healthy too. Would set us up for a strong second half of the season, with a week 11 bye in there to help the Packers rest up and self scout for the division push to end the season. Pending health, I’d expect a 12-4 to 13-3 finish.

[RashanGary]

49ers still have

Seahawks home
Seahawks road
Rams home
Packers home after the Packers bye
Ravens road
Saints road (with Brees back)
Panthers home


They have some good teams on the schedule. Hopefully we beat them and finish with the same record. That would set us up with a playoff bye, again self scout and recovery leading into the post season push. Or possibly Saints lose a couple more. Setting is up with the same bye.

After that a couple of playoff wins culminating in a 5th Packer Super Bowl victory.

[Radagast]

The Packers close out the regular season against their three division rivals. Some are willing to check one or all 3 off as sure victories but I never do. Division rivals like the Lions and Vikings and Bears get played twice every year and are the least likely to be afraid of a winning record or impressed by an historic stadium. GB can't afford to take their foot off of the gas at all against them.

As for between now and then, On any given Sunday.

[Zool]

Maybe OJ Howard?

https://packerswire.usatoday.com/201...r-the-packers/

[mraynrand]

With the exception of Savage, I'm happy with the WR/TE depth that made the GB roster.

I agree. Savage isn’t much of a receiver but he’s as good as anyone whose worn #21 in Green Bay for quite some time.

[pbmax]

I agree. Savage isn’t much of a receiver but he’s as good as anyone whose worn #21 in Green Bay for quite some time.

I knew this board would eventually turn Kafka-esque.

[pbmax]

Apropos of nothing, I remember reading a retrospective of Billy Joel. It was written by someone who wasn't fond of the music but was curious what caused it to be longstanding and still popular.

They didn't come away liking the music much better, but were struck by the fact that so many of his lyrics were complaints about unarmed others making his life miserable. But there wasn't a common or identifiable antagonist or point of view. Billy just had some complaints about the rest of you and not much to offer himself.

I don't know what made me think of this.

[mraynrand]

All the waiters in my new hotel, roll their roses at my feet.

[ThunderDan]

All the waiters in my new hotel, roll their roses at my feet.

Don’t Ask Me Why!

[yetisnowman]

Dammit I wish the Pack drafted Hardman. Dude's electric.

[yetisnowman]

No homo

[run pMc]

Maybe OJ Howard?

https://packerswire.usatoday.com/201...r-the-packers/

Yeah I saw this and it annoyed me because there are a lot of these "we should trade for X" articles that are just thrown out there like Gute is a moron for not making it happen. How do we know if he's even on the block?

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2019/10/buccaneers-wont-trade-o-j-howard

I wanna see a "Julio Jones, Keenan Allen and Travis Kelce are prime trade targets" article next. These jokers are playing (fantasy football) with themselves.