1. Aaron Rodgers
This should go without saying, but if you listen to enough talking heads and browse Twitter for a while, you’ll see blame being pointed at Rodgers for this rather unspectacular start to the Packers’ season. He’s not without some blame, but it’s not his fault. He’s played well enough through five games for this team to be at least 4-1.
Aaron Rodgers is frustrating.
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) October 9, 2018
Improvisation & throwing from awkward arm angles/platforms should be a SECONDARY skillset - not a PRIMARY skillset.
I feel his unwillingness to play within structure & without sound mechanics are GREATEST/WORST aspects of his game at the same time
Everybody knows that as long as Rodgers is the quarterback and there’s time on the clock, the Packers still have life. He doesn’t even have to be able to walk to lead miracle comebacks anymore.
This team goes as Rodgers goes. Mistakes, missteps, turnovers, and penalties have been all that has seemingly stood in the way. Not Rodgers’ play. It’s led to a frustrated Rodgers on the field, which is only a bad thing for the opposition.
Frustrated Rodgers leads to motivated Rodgers. Usually, this kind of frustration is reserved for a 4-6 record when ‘running the table‘ is the only way to save the season. The Packers are only 2-2-1. It’s not the most ideal spot to be in, but it could be far worse.
Rodgers is the most talented quarterback in the NFL. He has been for years, and he will continue to be. This team won’t go down without the league first seeing the most fierce version of Rodgers yet. He isn’t the kind of player to throw in the towel on a season.
And the Packers aren’t the kind of team that will be written off after only five games.