What to do with Aaron (with season now in dumpster)?

[wallyuwl]

AR is not playing well. I think the biggest factor in the offense is the bad OL play, though. Way below their talent level.

[Captain_Ben]

It seems to me that those who say that it was not the QB's fault when the ST had a beyond horrible game were saying that it was Love's fault when he had to start vs the Chiefs and the ST had a beyond horrible game. But all people remember is that the Packers lost and Love could not deal with the pressure of being put in horrible starting position behind in the score

Ok in theory we could bench Rodgers and play Love. What I believe would happen in that scenario is that Love's presence on the field would drag this team down into an abyss of suck, the depths of which we did not know were possible. And bringing it back to your post, no I would not blame Love in that situation. I would blame whomever decided to play him when we have a healthy Rodgers. Love is just doing the best that he can, which is all that can be asked of him. The thing is, we already know that he is bad. Inserting bad QB into bad roster w/dumb coaching is not going to result in improved level of play. It's common sense, come on man.

But again, is Love really a step down from Rodgers' level of play? Love will likely improve and Rodgers isn't.

NFL Radio had a bit on the Packers and how terrible Rodgers is playing and that there is a complete lack of leadership on the field. Said the fact that he is publicly blaming others when many of their issues is at the QB position has created a very negative culture.

I think we are a better team without Rodgers at this point.

Yes, and there is ample evidence to support it. Whether you want to start preparing for the future is a separate topic. I think that as long as we technically can still make the playoffs, we need to play the QB who gives us the best chance to win now. That QB is Rodgers. I'd be more inclined to support the idea of bringing in a different QB, if we could. Maybe someone like a Garoppolo who has proven to be serviceable. But I think your argument here does not work because it's Love. He has shown himself to be not a good NFL QB, against backups. I know you don't like Aaron and I have complaints about his leadership too, but come on man. Love would make us better? Really?

I could get on board with the argument that we would have been a better team if we hadn't re-signed AR and used the money to build a more balanced roster. But at this point, no. We absolutely would not be a better team right now without Rodgers IMO.

[AmishMafia]

Ok in theory we could bench Rodgers and play Love. What I believe would happen in that scenario is that Love's presence on the field would drag this team down into an abyss of suck, the depths of which we did not know were possible. And bringing it back to your post, no I would not blame Love in that situation. I would blame whomever decided to play him when we have a healthy Rodgers. Love is just doing the best that he can, which is all that can be asked of him. The thing is, we already know that he is bad. Inserting bad QB into bad roster w/dumb coaching is not going to result in improved level of play. It's common sense, come on man.

But again, is Love really a step down from Rodgers' level of play? Love will likely improve and Rodgers isn't.

NFL Radio had a bit on the Packers and how terrible Rodgers is playing and that there is a complete lack of leadership on the field. Said the fact that he is publicly blaming others when many of their issues is at the QB position has created a very negative culture.

I think we are a better team without Rodgers at this point.

Yes, and there is ample evidence to support it. Whether you want to start preparing for the future is a separate topic. I think that as long as we technically can still make the playoffs, we need to play the QB who gives us the best chance to win now. That QB is Rodgers. I'd be more inclined to support the idea of bringing in a different QB, if we could. Maybe someone like a Garoppolo who has proven to be serviceable. But I think your argument here does not work because it's Love. He has shown himself to be not a good NFL QB, against backups. I know you don't like Aaron and I have complaints about his leadership too, but come on man. Love would make us better? Really?

I could get on board with the argument that we would have been a better team if we hadn't re-signed AR and used the money to build a more balanced roster. But at this point, no. We absolutely would not be a better team right now without Rodgers IMO.

My thinking is based on the atmosphere of the team. I don't see a cohesive team. I see uninspired play at times.

I dont hate Rodgers or even dislike him. My honest opinion is he has declined significantly and hate to see fans ignore the obvious and blame others. I don't understand the defense that he is a first ballot HOFer and a reigning MVP. What does that have to do with how he is playing right now.

I dont think playoffs are realistic. We lost to the Lions for gosh sakes! Love can make all the throws Rodgers cannot. Although Love has accuracy issues as well, Rodgers can't throw far enough anymore. Love may be able to lead the team, Rodgers cannot.

Let's see what we have in Love so we know how to spend that high pick coming up.

[bud fox]

Chiefs were able to add juju, toney and mvs this year whilst mahomes has a 35m cap hit.

Packers added Watkins and Rodgers has a 28m cap hit.

Against the narrative of its Rodgers fault for too large a cap hit.

[Labrev]

me: we didn't add enough weapons other than Adams over the last five years!
also me: KC added weapons when they got rid of Hill, like... MVS!

[Captain_Ben]

Love can make all the throws Rodgers cannot. Although Love has accuracy issues as well, Rodgers can't throw far enough anymore.

See like 90% of your post makes sense to me but then I'll read statements like this and have to jump ship. He can't throw far enough anymore? Ok now I know you're trolling haha. I saw him launch a 50 yard bomb with a broken thumb just a couple of weeks ago.

[Drj820]

me: we didn't add enough weapons other than Adams over the last five years!
also me: KC added weapons when they got rid of Hill, like... MVS!

And JuJu Smith Schuster, and skyy Moore, while having hardeman and one of history’s best tight ends..

[Labrev]

me: we didn't add enough weapons other than Adams over the last five years!
also me: KC added weapons when they got rid of Hill, like... MVS!

And JuJu Smith Schuster, and skyy Moore, while having hardeman and one of history’s best tight ends..

'Just think it's funny to count signing (and overpaying) MVS as a team adding weapons after acting like Rodgers had no other quality receivers. Like, we got objectively way better bang for our buck there (mid-round pick/contract, four years solid performance and deep threat guy).

[Drj820]

me: we didn't add enough weapons other than Adams over the last five years!
also me: KC added weapons when they got rid of Hill, like... MVS!

And JuJu Smith Schuster, and skyy Moore, while having hardeman and one of history’s best tight ends..

'Just think it's funny to count signing (and overpaying) MVS as a team adding weapons after acting like Rodgers had no other quality receivers. Like, we got objectively way better bang for our buck there (mid-round pick/contract, four years solid performance and deep threat guy).

Let me tell you why I disagree with your perspective…

Because MVS does a lot more than catch the ball. He stretches the field. He must be accounted for. He demands “some” level of attention. Even if he can’t run real routes or catch. To the chiefs, he replaces tyreke in that role.

We didn’t replace that role. And not we don’t have anybody that scares anybody deep.

While I wouldn’t want to pay MVS 10m a year for what he does, it would be “adding a weapon” if we had found someone cheaper with same skilset.

Chiefs know that role is critical to their offense. They went and filled that role. We didn’t want to pay a premium for that role, but forgot to replace it with cheap labor.

[Labrev]

I think you missed the point I was making there.

[wallyuwl]

AR is not playing well. I think the biggest factor in the offense is the bad OL play, though. Way below their talent level.

Today shows when AR doesn't need to worry about the rush every play he can still be very good.

[bud fox]

me: we didn't add enough weapons other than Adams over the last five years!
also me: KC added weapons when they got rid of Hill, like... MVS!

If that is directed towards me its so dumb given I specifically noted Juju Toney and MVS. MVS being the worst of the 3 lol Man Rodgers haters can't be stopped even after today's performance.

[go pak go]

And JuJu Smith Schuster, and skyy Moore, while having hardeman and one of history’s best tight ends..

'Just think it's funny to count signing (and overpaying) MVS as a team adding weapons after acting like Rodgers had no other quality receivers. Like, we got objectively way better bang for our buck there (mid-round pick/contract, four years solid performance and deep threat guy).

Let me tell you why I disagree with your perspective…

Because MVS does a lot more than catch the ball. He stretches the field. He must be accounted for. He demands “some” level of attention. Even if he can’t run real routes or catch. To the chiefs, he replaces tyreke in that role.

We didn’t replace that role. And not we don’t have anybody that scares anybody deep.

While I wouldn’t want to pay MVS 10m a year for what he does, it would be “adding a weapon” if we had found someone cheaper with same skilset.

Chiefs know that role is critical to their offense. They went and filled that role. We didn’t want to pay a premium for that role, but forgot to replace it with cheap labor.

I think we found our field stretcher today. If Doubs is able to come back healthy at some point...we have weapons on the perimeter.

Today was exciting. Run, run, run, pass. We ran the ball far more than throwing and we have a guy that beat teams deep. This formula is what I was hoping for all year. Get Doubs back in the mix and this offense could still do something.

Today was a good day.

[APB]

Today was exciting. Run, run, run, pass. We ran the ball far more than throwing and we have a guy that beat teams deep. This formula is what I was hoping for all year.

You and everybody else.

This is the offense we all were talking about as soon as Adams walked out the door. Why it took so long to implement and/or be successful is up for debate but this is exactly what pretty much everybody expected coming into this season. It’s damn sure encouraging and exciting to finally see the offense commit to it after so many failed offensive showings.

[Drj820]

Today was exciting. Run, run, run, pass. We ran the ball far more than throwing and we have a guy that beat teams deep. This formula is what I was hoping for all year.

You and everybody else.

This is the offense we all were talking about as soon as Adams walked out the door. Why it took so long to implement and/or be successful is up for debate but this is exactly what pretty much everybody expected coming into this season. It’s damn sure encouraging and exciting to finally see the offense commit to it after so many failed offensive showings.

No excuses for the refusal to give Aaron Jones the ball and run the ball…but I think Watson spending most of the year hurt or dropping passes prevented the show we saw tonight. GPG is right…Watson can be the guy that stretches the field if he can stay on the field

[go pak go]

Today was exciting. Run, run, run, pass. We ran the ball far more than throwing and we have a guy that beat teams deep. This formula is what I was hoping for all year.

You and everybody else.

This is the offense we all were talking about as soon as Adams walked out the door. Why it took so long to implement and/or be successful is up for debate but this is exactly what pretty much everybody expected coming into this season. It’s damn sure encouraging and exciting to finally see the offense commit to it after so many failed offensive showings.

And for those who countered and said, "well how can you run the ball when you're down by 2 scores?!"

The Bills game and Cowboys game should now prove that it's okay to run the ball when down by 2 scores. Clearly having Watson have the big plays was the difference maker, but yesterday's offense is what we thought this team could meld into as the season went along.

[go pak go]

Today was exciting. Run, run, run, pass. We ran the ball far more than throwing and we have a guy that beat teams deep. This formula is what I was hoping for all year.

You and everybody else.

This is the offense we all were talking about as soon as Adams walked out the door. Why it took so long to implement and/or be successful is up for debate but this is exactly what pretty much everybody expected coming into this season. It’s damn sure encouraging and exciting to finally see the offense commit to it after so many failed offensive showings.

No excuses for the refusal to give Aaron Jones the ball and run the ball…but I think Watson spending most of the year hurt or dropping passes prevented the show we saw tonight. GPG is right…Watson can be the guy that stretches the field if he can stay on the field

It's so funny how the little things can change things. I still wonder what this team and confidence is like had Watson not dropped that first ball in MN.

Will be interesting to see how the offense changes now that TN will need to respect the top.

[APB]

The Bills game and Cowboys game should now prove that it's okay to run the ball when down by 2 scores. Clearly having Watson have the big plays was the difference maker, but yesterday's offense is what we thought this team could meld into as the season went along.

Yeah, I kinda chuckled when the color commentator was harping mid-3rd qtr after the Packers went down 14 how they'd now be forced into a one-dimensional passing attack. There was still plenty of time to recover while still sticking to the run, especially with how effective they were moving the ball. Hell, the run game was the reason we were getting so many favorable looks in the passing game as the 4th rolled on and especially so in OT when Lazard had the big play.

Abandoning the run would have been the absolute wrong thing to do at that point of the game. I'm glad MLF and Rodgers saw it the same way.

[Yoop]

me: we didn't add enough weapons other than Adams over the last five years!
also me: KC added weapons when they got rid of Hill, like... MVS!

If that is directed towards me its so dumb given I specifically noted Juju Toney and MVS. MVS being the worst of the 3 lol Man Rodgers haters can't be stopped even after today's performance.

Labrevs idiotic remark was aimed at me, MVS caught 50% of passes thrown his way, even with that low % defenses had to honor his deep speed, in essence that requires two DB coverage and allowed other receivers to be 1x1

Watsons long TD catch accomplished the same thing, and the result was 1x1 coverage for everyone else.

Labrev your such a nim rod, no &%$@, Rodgers could/can do this every game if the receivers play up to there projected talent level and the blocking gives him some time.

[AmishMafia]

Love can make all the throws Rodgers cannot. Although Love has accuracy issues as well, Rodgers can't throw far enough anymore.

See like 90% of your post makes sense to me but then I'll read statements like this and have to jump ship. He can't throw far enough anymore? Ok now I know you're trolling haha. I saw him launch a 50 yard bomb with a broken thumb just a couple of weeks ago.

Watched the 3 TDs to Watson. All 3 good throws. The first one was perfect. And an excellent catch BTW. Hope this is the start of something better.