Week 6: Dallas Cowboys (4-1) @ Green Bay Packers (3-1)

[ProfessaPackMan]

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But at 3-1 now and 3-2 if they lose, it's almost like their record might protect them and cause hesitation for change. But doing the same stuff over and over... they may make the playoffs, but they aren't going anywhere in them.

But if they win and then end the week at 5-1, then what should they do? Hesistation to change what exactly? I don't quite understand what type of change you'd think we should make after 5-6 games?

Here's the reality of the situation regarding the Offense:

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-Playcalling has been an issue this year or at the very least, inconsistent. First half against Detroit was great, second half was garbage(going into "Playing not to lose" mode like we do everytime we're up big). 1st half against NY was great, 2nd half wasn't. I was absolutely dumbfounded at McCarthy's comments a few days ago when he was asked about the Offense's struggles. "Blahhhh, we just put up 400 yards of Offense so why the hell do I have to keep answering questions about the Offense every week"?

-Lacy has been the best player on Offense for us this year, as he SHOULD be.

-The O-Line has been doing a good job so far and performed better than any Packer Fan thought they would be after letting their best Offensive Lineman go a week before the season. Run blocking they've been great in creating holes for Lacy to get those constant 4-7 yd runs and they've given Rodgers plenty of time in Pass Pro...

-Yet Rodgers has still struggled/performed well below fan's expectations of him. He's overthrown guys(Davonte always being one of them)he's underthrown them. He's looking to run and make plays on the move as soon as he takes the snap, even when he has PLENTY of time from his O-Line(last week being one example of that).

-That being said, we ALL know that he plays his best when he's getting slighted or disrespected by folks, especially the Media. He was done(as far as being the Rodgers of old)after the Minnesota game this year and then what does he do the following week? Toss 4 TDs in the first half against Detroit(Exhibit Z in that argument that gets brought up after every "non-Aaron Rodgers like/Regular QB performance).

We've seen this happen EVERY year, which is why it is silly to think or doubt that he can't or won't get back to his old self. Out of the few players in the NFL, I would like to think he's earned the benefit of the doubt the same way Brady or Big Ben or Russ gets after a subpar performance.

As for the game itself, just give me a good one. I'm hoping we get the run game going and control TOP, contain Dallas' run game. Elliott and Morris has been a dangerous combo on the ground so it's not just one person we have to worry about. And also get TDs, not just settling for FGs IF we don't have to.

For all the talk about Dallas' Defense not being anything special(is isn't, no matter how high we want to gas up Marinelli)they're only giving up 18 ppg so they're the classic definition of Bend but don't Break. For an Offense as talented as ours, there's no way THAT defense should hold us to only 18 points unless Rodgers gets knocked out the game.

[areobee401]

Quote: Originally Posted by dsallupinyaarea

The capes that fly out when someone is even remotely critical of Aaron Rodgers. Incredible. Everything that goes right is because of him, everything that goes wrong is someone else's fault. Whoever is in charge of his PR deserves a raise. Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

I watched the same thing happen with Peyton Manning before it was cool to call him washed up. It's not even worth your time to be critical of Aaron Rodgers. No matter how accurate or justifiable the critique, you will be met with post after post defending the guy.

I'm not picking sides here, though. Simply an observation of the mob mentality certain athletes bring out on the board.

[PeoplesChampGB]

I think injuries are going to be too much for GB to overcome (I hope I am wrong). I expect the Cowboys to win this game, but the Packers make it close. The Packers are wearing their throwbacks, and I believe they have won every game where they have worn them. (Im superstitious and I am referring to any of the two blue and yellows)

[RJTurneR]

Quote: Originally Posted by areobee401

I watched the same thing happen with Peyton Manning before it was cool to call him washed up. It's not even worth your time to be critical of Aaron Rodgers. No matter how accurate or justifiable the critique, you will be met with post after post defending the guy. I'm not picking sides here, though. Simply an observation of the mob mentality certain athletes bring out on the board.

Two very different situations though. Barely comparable. Manning is older. Was coming off neck surgery. Lost a lot of arm strength because of it. And that happened over the course of a few years with it ultimately getting to its worst point last season.

Rodgers has played worse over the course of several games and people are all over him for it. He hasn't 'lost' anything. He can still throw a deep ball better than most QB's in the game. He's still one of the better athletic QB's in the game.

No QB has a perfect career. To grab onto the idea that Rodgers is done, which literally seems to be what people are claiming (Not just on these forums), is simply crazy.

I know you said you are not picking sides. But you can't compare the situation with Manning to this.

[PeoplesChampGB]

If 31 touchdowns and 8 interceptions is losing a step, then what do you call someone that actually loses a step?

[BleacherBum2310]

Quote: Originally Posted by slickdtc

I don't like that Nelson, Cobb, Adams, and Lacy surrounding Rodgers somehow isn't enough now when that's on par or better then just about every supporting cast in the league, and that's minus having even a kind of off Aaron Rodgers available to those teams. Just 2 years ago that same exact cast was one of the best in the league. These guys should be at the top of their game minus Nelson coming off his serious knee injury and being the oldest of the group (31). To me it's the coaching that is hurting the whole operation overall, but each party also deserves blame and it's making a small problem turn in to a bigger one when they're compounded. That's why this Dallas game is going to be such a good measurement. If they can't get in rhythm again, something has to change, right? But at 3-1 now and 3-2 if they lose, it's almost like their record might protect them and cause hesitation for change. But doing the same stuff over and over... they may make the playoffs, but they aren't going anywhere in them.

That's above average group that doesn't get much separation and when the offense is running the same scheme like it still has Driver/Jennings/Jordy this is what you get. When Adams is your deep threat I dunno how you can call it better than alot of supporting casts out there. He was the Worst WR in the league last year.

and no that's excusing Rodgers since that is what most people takeaway when that is brought up.

[ProfessaPackMan]

I'm not as low on the WRs as every other Packer Fan is.

[rkwittem]

Quote: Originally Posted by RJTurneR

Two very different situations though. Barely comparable. Manning is older. Was coming off neck surgery. Lost a lot of arm strength because of it. And that happened over the course of a few years with it ultimately getting to its worst point last season. Rodgers has played worse over the course of several games and people are all over him for it. He hasn't 'lost' anything. He can still throw a deep ball better than most QB's in the game. He's still one of the better athletic QB's in the game. No QB has a perfect career. To grab onto the idea that Rodgers is done, which literally seems to be what people are claiming (Not just on these forums), is simply crazy. I know you said you are not picking sides. But you can't compare the situation with Manning to this.

I'm pretty sure he said "before it was cool to call him washed up," so I am reasonably sure he's referring to the Indianapolis years when Peyton got the choker label and folks criticized him for playing poorly in big games. Every time you blamed Manning, it was some other part of the team's fault, not Manning.