Gut Reactions: Packers don't get off the bus but beat Lions

  • Classic case of not getting off the bus after a big game
  • Aaron Rodgers was absolutely wretched for most of this game. 
  • That said, he didn't get a whole lot of help from his pass catchers early on. 
  • Jared Veldheer seemed to hold up quite well in place of Bulaga. 
  • Patrick didn't hold up quite as well for Linsley, but still enabled the offense to operate. 
  • My heart dropped into my feet when Aaron Jones was being looked at by the training staff. 
  • Gutekunst is drafting a QB in April. Book it. 
  • Allen Lazard. Playmaker. 
  • Blake Martinez. Playmaker.
  • Davante Adams. Playmaker. 
  • MVS or Jimmy Graham...not so much. 
  • Rodgers throwing behind his intended receiver, making it easier for the pass to be broken up, is going to haunt my dreams this week. 
  • Kumerow got called for something Jordy Nelson made a careers out of on the OPI. 
  • Aaron Jones is everything. 
  • YES. I STILL LOVE THIS TEAM. 
  • Overall, it's pretty clear LaFleur and Rodgers got suckered in by the Lions 32nd ranking when it comes to pass defense and refused to budge, for the most part, in their belief that they could make something happen downfield. 
  • Go Pack. 

 

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Ollie1960's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:25 pm

They just win ugly every week. A win and a bye is a win and a bye.

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BradHTX's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:40 pm

ALL IN ON UGLY.

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carlos's picture

December 30, 2019 at 08:50 am

I like going onto a bar full of ugly men and five Beautiful women. Not that I’m not ugly- just evens the playing field. At least Pack was in the bar and left with one of the beauties. We’ll take the win. Go Pack!!

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carlos's picture

December 30, 2019 at 08:53 am

Being in the UP of Michigan- this is what Lion fans call the super bowl. Pack wins.

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Spock's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:44 pm

That wasn't just ugly. It was (for those of you who may remember the tv series with the old junk man Red Foxx) "UGGGG - ly".

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GreenBaySackers's picture

December 31, 2019 at 12:27 am

I'm content winning ugly all the way through the Superbowl and see what people think of the Pack then. Probably still some excuse about how they can't play against a good team, or maybe that their offense is disjointed or the defense is too flexible. Anyway, go pack.

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Ollie1960's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:26 pm

I keep expecting them to dominate lesser opponents but it never happens. Just have to take the ugly wins I guess.

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Bure9620's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:10 pm

No more lesser opponents in the playoffs....

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Norm's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:29 pm

This might have been the ugliest of all the ugly wins. If this is the team that shows up in the playoffs they just might be the first team to ever lose during Wildcard Weekend despite having a bye.

Still, a win is a win is a win. Go Seahawks!!!!

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cpabandit's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:35 pm

Norm, having flashbacks to the Giants in a snowstorm at Lambeau after a Packers' bye.

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jannes bjornson's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:34 pm

Followed by the 16-1 and done @ Home vs Eli and company. Tighten up the ship.

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GrilledCheese's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:16 pm

With all due respect, we, u, as a Packer fan does NOT want the Seahawks to win...if the Hawks win, likely we'll play the 49rs in the playoff game compared to the Saints...neither sounds good for us, but I'd rather play the Saints than the 49rs, especially with our Offensive play...

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jeremyjjbrown's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:46 pm

I'd rather play in Lambeau.

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mamasboy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:13 pm

Sorry Norm, a win is NOT a win when we should have been able to rest our starters after the first half, by taking an early lead against a terrible opponent. UGLY wins? Understatement!!!!!!! Don't make your reservations in Miami. There are fans watching the game that could have made throws that Rodgers missed today. I hope we don't experience the same level of regret the Vikings are experiencing in signing Cousins for big money. Rodgers has been average, at best for the last 2 1/2 years. Today, he was nothing short of awful. I also think that they were trying to give Jimmy ( the big mistake) Graham a nice send off before they get rid of him,( sentiment ahead of success, good thinking). Super Bowl ? DREAM ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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carlos's picture

December 30, 2019 at 08:54 am

U sound like a mammas boy.

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Farts_After_Wins's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:27 pm

*poot*

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4thand1's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:52 pm

pooooootttttt

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Since'61's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:32 pm

Winning ugly all the way to the Super Bowl. I was not looking forward to playing the Vikings for a third time this season.
All those ugly wins earned us a first round bye. Rest up and enjoy the bye. Go Pack Go! Thanks, Since '61

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GrilledCheese's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:17 pm

Most likely the Saints will play the Queens in the Wild Card, and we would play the winner...most likely the Saints.

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mrj007's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:37 pm

Whoever it is, it’ll be at Lambeau! Holy shit Rodgers sucked today.

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CAG123's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:30 pm

This game and the Patriots game prove why you can never discredit or look past divisional opponents luckily we avoided their fate the Chiefs took their spot. I was hoping this game would be a blowout but reserved hope knowing the Lions would give it everything with nothing to play for besides spoiler. This whole season besides a game or two took years off my life but thankful for a division sweep and at least a first round bye.

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Slim11's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:23 pm

The Lions were playing for two things...making the playoffs more difficult for the Packers and a spot on the 2020 roster. There was plenty of motivation for them to play well...and they did.

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jannes bjornson's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:40 pm

It was their playoff game. That's how Patricia coached it.Great job by Darell Bevell to have a rookie QB prepared and fearless.

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Tundraboy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:45 pm

I've aged a lot the last 3 games. But it was worth it.

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Adorabelle's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:20 pm

In the end we as fans just have to accept it as a division win on the road. Which are always difficult to get. The problem is that we all have eyeballs and saw what went down. Lol

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HeavenlyRa's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:31 pm

Would rather WIN ugly than LOSE ugly.

Go Pack Go

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Philarod's picture

December 29, 2019 at 09:03 pm

... or lose pretty, right?

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Lphill's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:31 pm

Just what I would expect , another win all those saints points didn’t help them.i will take ugly.

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HankScorpio's picture

December 30, 2019 at 07:27 am

The Packers might be the worst 13-3 team ever. It's not a subject in which I hold expertise to say one way or another. But I'd rather be the worst 13-3 team ever than the best 13-3 team to ever play on wild-card weekend.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:31 pm

Aaron Rodgers is trash.

He is talented as anyone in the game.. but his ego is *the* problem with this offense.
The defense has saved his sorry ass all year long.

It's simple: execute the offense as designed, this offense moves the sticks.
But when you turn it into your own personal deep shot glory offense, it's hard to watch.

After a completely wasted first half of attempting to hit the big play, we come out and the offense re-emerges with a steady diet of Jones and taking the underneath routes the defense is giving us.

Then, when it's time to seal the deal, it's all down field big play shit. Throwing for it all on 2nd & 20 was a travesty. That entire drive should have been about Aaron Jones, high percentage passing in the short yardage routes, draining clock and sealing it with a game winning FG.

Thank god for this defense.

Let's go win a Superbowl and hopefully find some team who will take Rodgers' contract off our hands so we can start moving forward with a QB who wants to follow the gameplan and execute the offense without the ego. I'm ready for the future. Sooooo done with the Diva QB shit.

...And you can bet your ass today's high flying deep shot offense was all about Rodgers getting "snubbed" for the NFL's all time top 100 players list. Too bad he's too egotistical to see it's performances like this one that kept him off the list.

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CAG123's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:37 pm

You really think Rodgers gives a shit about that list? Its so annoying when people spew pure speculation as if its facts.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:42 pm

Yup. Rodgers absolutely gives a shit about that list.

Rodgers is incredibly concerned with his legacy, hyper aware of his place in NFL history. It absolutely drives him. I have no doubts.

BTW, I'm not saying it's a fact.. but it's my STRONG opinion. Get over it.

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CAG123's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:47 pm

Once again speaking as if you know that man personally and to say "bet your ass" like what you're saying is true is speaking as its fact. People like you are annoying.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:55 pm

My opinion is based on the last decade of watching nearly every presser and reading every quote I could find from Rodgers and the people who train and work with him every day.

I speak as anyone who has ever said anything about Aaron Rodgers, or any other football player, in the NFL. If you only deal with pure facts and dismiss all observation and speculation as "annoying", there would be no sports media, and no need for a place like CHTV.

Be annoyed. I can tell you this- if you don't believe ROdgers gives a shit about his perception by fans, media, and especially by the NFL and his peers- I can safely say you haven't been paying very close attention to Aaron Rodgers. Strange for a guy who obviously likes to make sure he knows the facts.

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Grandfathered's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:23 pm

OK. But he's our "trash".

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:30 pm

Lol, that's great, Grandfathered.

I guess he is. Until the garbage man collects him and we change the liner, at least

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jannes bjornson's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:44 pm

You can tune in to your team ,next week. We have a bye.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:51 pm

As I stated below about the idea I'm a vikings troll: https://cheeseheadtv.com/green-bay-packers/fans/oppy
I don't think so, brah

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jlc1's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:01 pm

Just not an ARod fan, ok. But I really think that he rubs you and others the wrong way because he has a certain style. I and a lot of others are fine with it and with the wins which are the last word in sports.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:22 pm

My issues are with the fact that over the last half decade I've watched a once-great QB become too big for his britches. He not only lets others fall on the sword, but he intentionally misleads public perception and throws others under the bus. He systematically refuses to make throws the majority of NFL QBs make routinely, and he himself used to make regularly (short throws with touch, over the middle routes, etc). He no longer regularly goes through his progressions. Until recently, he seemed to shun the idea of feeding the RB. Refuses to snap the ball with any more than 2 or 3 seconds on the clock (usually 0). Has been over throwing, but overwhelmingly underthrowing, his targets for the last few years. mostly, I believe the Packers offense would actually improve with another QB under center, even one with far less talent than Rodgers.. so long as it was one who worked with the coach and the system as opposed to trying to run it himself.

Again, I used to believe Rodgers was the best QB in the league. He still could be, if he took a note or two from Brady or Breeze on how to play the position down the stretch. Those gentlemen take what the defense gives them, and hand the ball off (particularly brady). Now, I believe Rodgers' refusal to work with a system, especially if it requires him to change his approach, has rendered him a net negative in this offense.

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mrj007's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:48 pm

Well said oppy! It sucks Rodgers is like that, but he is a complete and total diva. Russell Wilson would be great on this Packer offense. But Rodgers is out for himself it seems

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baldski's picture

December 29, 2019 at 09:33 pm

Some years ago, I happened upon an article about Arod wherein the author quoted a 49er coach who said they passed on Rodgers in the draft because "he was too cocky". Now that he has lost a step with age, cockiness is an attribute that is maybe not needed.

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edp1959's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:02 pm

Links don’t prove tihs purple puke.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:26 pm

You caught me. I've spent the last 12 years posting Packers friendly posts to build up my likes on a Packers fan site, just so I could unveil my fiendish plot to show my true purple colors.

You caught me. You caught the tater salad.

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gmeyers1's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:17 pm

It does feel like you may have an agenda.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:21 pm

Correct!

My agenda is this:

Open your eyes, people. Rodgers is actually holding the Offense back more often than not.

Also, wait until everyone is retired, and the truth comes out. He's a POS.

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gmeyers1's picture

December 29, 2019 at 09:12 pm

Your agenda is about you, not someone else.

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Igotthisround's picture

December 29, 2019 at 08:09 pm

+1 for the tater salad reference

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Bearmeat's picture

December 29, 2019 at 08:31 pm

Oppy has been here since 2007. He's a Packer fan.

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NickPerry's picture

December 30, 2019 at 04:02 am

James you've been around here long enough (or so I thought) to know Oppy is NO TROLL. IMO Oppy is one of the most knowledgeable, HONEST fans we have here at CHTV. I've been here quite a while, just like folks like Since '61, Bearmeat, Tundraboy, dobber, AND Oppy have been. Matter of fact we've been here BEFORE Allgreenbaypackers.com merged with CHTV and posted on BOTH sites. My point is I've been a fan of Oppy's posts for a LONG, LONG, time and trust and believe friend, HE'S NO VIKINGS FAN!!

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Oppy's picture

December 30, 2019 at 06:08 am

Thanks nick for the kind words.

I am defintiely a Packers fan. I have just become a Packers fan on the edge of losing my sanity when it comes to #12. :)

It's been a long, slow, eye opening and sad process, but I've lost most of my respect and all of my patience for Rodgers over the last 5 years, and I know I've gone over-the-top and practically militant on the situation. I get the hate. I am way out there with my posts.

But I don't stand for people claiming two things:

I don't have a basis for my criticisms.

My criticisms mean I must not be a Packers fan.

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NickPerry's picture

December 30, 2019 at 08:30 am

I completely get it Oppy. I a few of my recent posts I've said that I've been a stanch supporter of Rodgers, especially this year but I'm done, or at least 99% done.

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Bure9620's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:41 pm

That's really funny

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edp1959's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:07 pm

Rodgers says you are purple trash.

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Chevy572rat's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:50 pm

Yes Oppy he does care about his performance, he's more critical of himself than anyone. When he has a bad game like today you think he just blows it off ?? If you saw the one camera shot on the sideline after missing Jones, I'd swear he mouthed "I'm just f%@#& off ". Why do all his peers, real players that played or are playing say he's a Hall of Famer ?? Aaron Rodgers holds the bar very high for himself AND the people around him, and THAT is what rubs some people wrong. Aaron Rodgers has carried this team for ALOT OF YEARS and as soon as he not playing his best, people want to trade him ?? What you gonna have then ? You think QBs like him are to be found everywhere, if you do your a freakin idiot !!! Yes AR was off today on some guys that WERE open, but how many times is the separation not there, WR not going up to fight for the ball or draw a PI Call, or simply drops ?? All those things require AR to throw perfect throws to SMALL, SMALL, windows. Show me a good QB that DOESN'T care about how he's perceived as a player and leader. If you just want to point the finger at one person all the time, at least acknowledge that there's 10 other players out there that need to do their job in order for AR to do his, and that's not happening. Your just a chronic complainer that shows your stupidity waaaay too much !!

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:06 pm

Hi Chevy572rat,

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

I know more about football than you do.

Have a good day.

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Chevy572rat's picture

December 29, 2019 at 09:35 pm

Oppy,

I'm not claiming to know more than anyone, but since you do, why aren't you coaching or something. You seem to know what AR is doing, what MFL is doing. Like I asked before, you want AR gone ?? What you going to do then since you think HALL A FAMERS are easy to find ? Your "I know more than you do" comment is something you hear from a freakin child, or from someone like the douchebag coach from last week that loves himself soooooo much that he always thinks he's smarter than everyone else. Take your pick because you fit them both, Mr. KNOW IT ALL !!!!!! I wish the rest of us mortals had your powers or your crystal ball. HAPPY NEW YEAR , maybe you can post what MFL is going to call for his scripted plays to start the next game, then we can all be in awe of your superior knowledge and wisdom since you know ( maybe you have ESP ) what everyone is thinking and doing out there on the field.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:18 pm

And by that, what I mean is, if you can't see that Rodgers making shit throws and/or not targeting the open WR and/or throwing deep on every down when he's been off-target all game and we happen to have a top 10 (arguably top 5) RB on our team.. if you can't see these are Rodgers-related issues that hurt the offense, I don't know what game you're watching.

Yes, other guys can play better. But there's one guy who affects the offense more than anyone else, and that's the QB. And the GBP QB play in 2019 has not been what it should be.

I'm talking about the job the QB does delivering the football. Not figuring in drops (which on on the WR). Isolate the QB, the decisions, the throws. Rodgers hasn't been that good in 2019. No one else on the team affects those two things.. outside of time in the pocket, but you know how that goes.. If Rodgers gets sacked 4 times during a game while holding the ball for 5 seconds, it's the OL's fault, right?

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Since'61's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:45 pm

Oppy, Rodgers missed too many throws today, that is not in question. But how do any of us know that MLF didn't call the deep shots that the Packers took? My guess is that the Packers game plan was too try to exploit the Lions weak secondary and hopefully build a lead early in the game.

Rodgers missing the throws wasn't good that's for sure but I don't believe that any professional can afford to be focused on anything other than playing. To do in a game like NFL football would be to risk serious injury. I also don't believe that any active player could care less about the NFL 100 team. The fact that he was named a finalist while he is still playing says enough about his career up to this point. He'll be a HOFer and that is more important and more permanent that the NFL 100 team. Who remembers who was on the NFL All 75 team or the NFL First 50 year team? The HOF and the SBs those are permanent, those never change. I think that you may be making assumptions that are not necessarily supported by facts.

We go back to the ALLGBP days so I have no doubts about where your loyalties are. You dislike Rodgers and that's fine in terms of his performance on the field but I'm not sure about the ego and other stuff that you bring up in your posts. Thanks, Since '61

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:58 pm

Who cares that Rodgers didn't get drafted by the 49ers as the #1 over all pick (besides niners fans, lol), or that he fell to #27 in the NFL draft?

Aaron Rodgers does. Even though he's a first ballot. Rodgers does.

Who cares that a fan at a charity event who had the opportunity to meet Aaron Rodgers, innocently said to the NFL MVP QB who has nothing to prove to anyone, "Oh, I thought you'd be taller"?

Aaron Rodgers did.

It's not a big deal, I don't ding him for caring.. but if there's one thing that has been consistently shown over the years, Aaron Rodgers cares. He cares what is said about him, he cares about the awards and the accolades. And when he feels he's been slighted, he goes about trying to prove the doubters wrong.

It's served him well over the years.

For what it's worth, I didn't frame his caring as a negative. Someone asked if I thought he really gives a shit about the honor. Yes. Yes I do think he cares. I think he cares a lot, for the above reasons I listed and more. Nothing more, nothing less.

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mrj007's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:42 pm

Rodgers not completing passes is annoying. I like oppy comments. There seem accurate to me

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mrj007's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:41 pm

Completely agree oppy! I think Rodgers ego is killing the team

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WestCoastPackerBacker's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:47 pm

Have you watched any of the games this year? Or any of the postgame pressers? Rodgers is clearly not about Rodgers this season.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:08 pm

Yeah, I've heard all the BS from Rodgers mouth, and then watched what actually happens on the field. (BTW, Aaron Rodgers is a master media manipulator. He is also fond of carefully choosing words and phrasing that will lead his audience to believe something that is not true, without actually telling a lie. He did it for years when it came to misleading people about who was really the man behind GB's apparent lack of commitment to handing the ball off to the RB, as an example.)

This offense is ugly when Rodgers tries to play commander instead of doing what is asked of this offense.

You can see it just by formation more often than not. Last week was the first game I've watched all season where the offense actually looked like what it's supposed to look like for 4 quarters.

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NickPerry's picture

December 30, 2019 at 04:37 am

"Last week was the first game I've watched all season where the offense actually looked like what it's supposed to look like for 4 quarters."

There hasn't been a truer comment on this thread or any other for the last several weeks. I know I keep bringing up this same but very telling fact...Last week 4 slant patterns thrown to Allen Lazard on 3rd down and the results were 3 first downs and an incompletion. This week it took Rodgers until the 4th quarter to FINALLY throw a slant and guess what...FIRST DOWN!!

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fastmoving's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:48 pm

you may be right. maybe AR gives a shit about football at all...….

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Thegreatreynoldo's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:39 pm

I can't argue with any of that. The solution seems drastic, though.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:48 pm

Rodgers has caused more issues with the offense in 2019 than he's created positives. The times this year he's been lauded for playing well, he was simply playing within the system. It's the end of the regular season, and he still seemingly hasn't been able to fully put his need to be "the man" aside and do what's best for the team. I thought after last week, he may have actually turned the corner. Then this game? Nope, he's still putting himself ahead of the offense.

I got zero tolerance for that. All aboard! This train should be leaving the station.

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edp1959's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:21 pm

Well then leave the station you trash purple puke. Rodgers has this team in place for a #1 seed.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:28 pm

Aaron Jones, the Defense, and Matt LeFleur have this team in place for a #1 seed.

Also:
Active on CHTV since 2007 (the beginning)

3263 Comments
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If I'm a vikings troll, I must be the most god damned charismatic vikings troll there ever was to have a 4:1 ratio of likes to dislikes over the last 12 years

Don't have to agree with how I feel about Rodgers, but I can tell you this.. I was a massive, and early, supporter of Aaron Rodgers in the beginning, but I pay attention and my dislike for the man is based on observation, not some imaginary vikings allegiance. I'm a pure Packer fan, through and through. Stock hanging on my wall.

You can drop the accusations I'm a rival fan. I'm simply not blind.

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4thand1's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:45 pm

Oppy is anything but a troll. But ,Oppy AR will be here for a few more years.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:49 pm

I know, I know.

It disturbs me. Lol.

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Thegreatreynoldo's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:02 pm

Jameis Winston threw his 30th interception of the year today. He did have 32 TD passes and over 5,000 yards. The TB defense must be pretty good to allow it to go 7-9. 6 sacks, 14 QB hits, and 9 TFL against Atlanta weren't enough to win, though.

This isn't a non sequitur. Be careful what you wish for.

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Renllaw's picture

December 30, 2019 at 06:39 am

MLF needs to put together film on Elways final years that led to Superbowls and tell Rodgers, "Study this, this is how an aging HOF'er reinvents himself to end a great career on top."

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Grandfathered's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:46 pm

Come on Great! I would have thought you would be the voice of reason and say that Yeah, Rogers has not been playing up to par, but we're 13-3 and have a bye! The teams in that position all have top notch QB's! There's hope and we have a top drawer QB,

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holmesmd's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:44 pm

Did you guys date or something? Take a Xanax bro. It will be ok.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:21 pm

I feel tempted to claim we did date, just to toss a bone to all the broken-hearted Favre fans who spread the rumors that Rodgers was homosexual back when the Packers canned brett.

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holmesmd's picture

December 30, 2019 at 10:08 am

It was a joke. I don’t care about #12’s sexuality and personally don’t believe he is gay. The point of my comment is that you seem very emotional about the man and despite what you may think, you are making assumptions based on YOUR observations. If you don’t have full context, perspective, behind the scenes info...your conclusions end up being constructed partly of conjecture. Oppy, I am concerned and unhappy with AR’s play as well but some of your conclusions about the motives and the reasons go too far. If you want a simple, non-conspiracy explanation....how about the fact that his footwork and mechanics are often horrendous! Favre could do this stuff at age 40, #12 cannot! That might also be part of the accuracy issue IMO. After saying all that, #12 was like the third or 4th most productive QB of this week! The team is 13-3. I think some context is in order and we as fans should be happy we have AR. He’s not played well or up to his ability at times and I get as angry as anyone about it. There is not anyone else that is going to give GB a chance to win a SB over the next few years.

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Oppy's picture

December 30, 2019 at 01:16 pm

That's where we differ. I don't think we need a so-called "elite" QB to win in this system.

I think we need a good QB who plays within the system. And I think with the $$$ saved compared to paying Rodgers' contract, we could build a championship defense and a top-tier OL and ground game to make it happen.

All without the drama.

For what its worth- a good deal of my opinions on Rodgers come from listening carefully to the people who DO have full context, behind the scenes info, and perspective.

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Chevy572rat's picture

December 30, 2019 at 10:11 pm

Very well said Holmesmd !!!!!!! Oppy wants to point the finger at AR for everything that's wrong but then can't give him some credit for being part of 13-3 record.

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Adorabelle's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:47 pm

I think this week it was the gameplan to keep going deep. That said he played awful.

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JerseyAl's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:56 pm

That's exactly what LaFleur said after the game. He indicated he was fine with the attempts - they just didn't connect. Over the course of the season, LaFleur has often repeated how important "explosive plays" are to winning. We can't blame Rodgers without including LaFleur and the game plan in the blame department.

12 points
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GoldenRetriever's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:09 pm

Rodgers’ words do not seem to match his actions on the field, IMHO.

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fthisJack's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:09 pm

Rodgers must have overthrown his target at least 8 times today and threw behind the receiver 3 times. he needs to lay the ball in there so his receiver can at least get his hands on it! is he afraid of getting picked off or is he that inaccurate now.
i would explore a trade for him before his stock is at zero but who is stupid enough to take on that contract.

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jannes bjornson's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:50 pm

A.Jones is not Dorsey Levens on the wheel route. THe throws were there, he couldn't reach them. Also the perfect pass to Adams in the endzone that was dropped. Kumerow looking a bit stiff on his targets and he has to break up the
jump ball deep that was picked. Watch the Game.

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Mojo's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:43 pm

"THe throws were there, he couldn't reach them."

Huh?

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Thegreatreynoldo's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:07 pm

Per Andy Herman: AR overthrew his receivers 16 times, tied for the most since ESPN began tracking them in 2006. Josh Freeman in his lone start also had 16 in 2013.

I watched the game. 16 is not surprising.

7 points
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mrj007's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:58 pm

Yep. That’s like his job.. man... Rodgers sucks mostly this season. Let’s hope he picks it up in playoffs.

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carpo823@yahoo.com's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:11 pm

He played poorly and he’s played poorly a bunch this year, but trash...no....What do you think our record would with a different QB?

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:47 pm

I honestly think an average-to-above average journeyman QB would have the Packers at the same record but with more points on the books.

The type of QB play that has resulted in this offense "clicking" is not amazing QB play- it has been the result of playing the offense as it's intended- that is, running the ball out of the backfield, hitting varied targets underneath the defense, and occasionally taking a shot downfield off of play action.

What I have seen is when the QB decides he's going to force feed the ball towards a certain target deep down field, neglects to hand the ball off frequently, and ignores the check downs or shallow options- we have an offense that sputters and stalls for large chunks of the game.

Actually, I think we probably would have beat OAK with a different QB. So maybe we would be 14-2. Crazy, right?

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edp1959's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:12 pm

You must have been watching your team that day. GB beat Oakland, Rodgers had a perfect game.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:32 pm

Sorry, you're right, I meant the Chargers.

BTW, perfect QB rating does not mean perfect game. But yes, Rodgers was very efficient that day. A very nice change from most of 2019.

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jeremyjjbrown's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:50 pm

I was wondering if it was part of the game plan to throw deep a lot. LaFleur likely needed to see if he could get Rodgers going on the deep passing game. He now has his answer...

No.

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jannes bjornson's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:54 pm

The cross route was behind MVS but a NFL receiver still has to reach back and pluck the ball. Same for Tonyan with the safety closing reach out and Pluck the ball. Both guys can sit and no one would miss them. Get better.

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Barazinho's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:18 pm

Yeah, totally agree. His ego totally caused him to make so many overthrows downfield. Being that you know him so much better than the rest us, you're perfectly situated to make such an informed opinion.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:57 pm

I know you don't watch the games if you haven't seen over the last 5 years aaron rodgers start pressing for big yardage plays more and more, and more frequently ignoring the reads and getting tunnel vision for his preferred deep targets. That's an informed opinion I can easily make.

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Barazinho's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:06 pm

The I-know-everything-you-know-nothing shtick is so tiring. Your obsessive and lengthy responses to everybody is nothing more than trolling. You're not going to convince anyone. You aren't preaching anything except your own OCD.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:27 pm

Sad but true, you're right. I have learned that I can't convince people to actually watch the games critically and see the truth. It's all there on film, but nobody wants to hold Rodgers to any criticism. They'd rather call me a troll and go on believing the man does no wrong.

It wouldn't bother me so much if it wasn't for the fact that most packers fans (and Rodgers) are happy to lay blame on every one else, but Rodgers.

4 points
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HankScorpio's picture

December 30, 2019 at 08:06 am

"It wouldn't bother me so much if it wasn't for the fact that most packers fans (and Rodgers) are happy to lay blame on every one else, but Rodgers."

There is definitely that element out there and it is a sizable element. It was the same thing with Favre. Heck, if the internet was a thing back then, I bet it would have been the same with Majik or Dickey. You see Bears fans singing the praises of Trubisky. And Vikings fans think Cousins is awesome. Some people just won't hear anything bad about their favorite team.

But more and more Packer fans are recognizing that Rodgers is human like the rest of us. He is subject to the same shortcomings that all humans have. And open to discussing it. I am truly curious which group is the majority of Packer fans.

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Oppy's picture

December 30, 2019 at 01:22 pm

Hank, absolutely on the Favre thing.

That's what is so maddening. We're watching it unfold all over again, except I fear Rodgers is actually a larger monster than Favre... and it seems 99% of Packers fans don't see it.

Going through the Favre debacle, and coming out the other end of it better. Now we're going through the Rodgers debacle (despite unprecedented denial by most), and the mere thought of moving on is blasphemy..? Have we learned nothing? It is time to move it forward.

As I've stated numerous times... I am completely done with the diva QB thing. I'm ready for a team built around defense and clock control offense. No more QB drama for me.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:30 pm

Oh, and here's a pro-tip:

There's a button to turn on a function to see "only fan-friendly comments". You should hit that button, then you likely won't see my down-voted posts, and can continue to live blissfully unaware of facts and truth and other scary stuff.

3 points
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Barazinho's picture

December 30, 2019 at 10:55 am

Nope - you need a really bad like/dislike ratio to get your posts filtered - you aren't close. I already have it turned on.

pro-tip - try not to claim that something subjective (ego) can be seen objectively by just you. It's really obvious that Rodgers didn't play well, and has had to play hero ball in the past few seasons, and even that it can lead to bad habits - that's entirely reasonable. Saying it's ego, and flogging that horse into oblivion, is not. Based on Gute's last off-season, where he attacked the team's weaknesses (safety and edge), he will again this offseason with the WR and TE group - that will help Rodgers play less hero ball.

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mrj007's picture

December 29, 2019 at 08:05 pm

I see it too oppy. Rodgers can def play better. But man MVS last week and Graham r this week dropped dime passes. It’s a team and I think Rodgers needs to know it’ll take everyone doing their part to win. Including him. He can’t suck like he has been if Packers want to win in playoffs, but it’s a team thing

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Bearmeat's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:47 pm

OPPY PREACH!

The biggest weakness on our team is the WR depth. The 2nd biggest weakness is the ILB play. The 3rd biggest? QB play.

It. Is. Time. To draft a QB. If not this year, then for sure next. Because just like Favre in 05, I don't think ARod realizes what an ASSHAT he is being.

8 points
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badaxed's picture

December 30, 2019 at 12:12 am

"Asshat" is constantly being told by media he is the greatest thing since sliced cheese (pun). Time to shelve the diva and draft a qb.

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Oppy's picture

December 30, 2019 at 06:39 am

Rodgers cracks and flaws are known to many in the NFL and the media.

But he's a first ballot HOF'er and a high-value PR piece for the NFL. Everybody is hands off with Rodgers. Everybody tip toes around it

Local media fears (knows?) that hard-lining Rodgers will result in getting their access limited or pulled by the team.

Coaches seem to know (have learned?) that you have to protect his fragile ego and fall on the sword to protect him in post game pressers. Some have learned that it can cost you your job even if you do cover for him.

Players have learned that if reveal the truth about Rodgers to the media, the rabbid Packers fan base will ignore your testimony regardless- even when multiple sources say the similar things. With the uptick in FA coming and going the last few years, we even had players telling the media they had "never seen anything like" the autonomy Rodgers has in the huddle, which we now have strong evidence was most likely thinly coded for "he ignores MMs play calls and does whatever he wants". We also now have information that Rodgers was telling WRs to ignore the techniques their position coaches were teaching them, and demanding they run their routes how *he* wanted them run, not how *the offense* dictates they should be run, putting those players in the middle of a tug of war between the coaching staff and their QB... Current team mates have always tiptoed around the issue as well in locker room interviews, "different kind of cat", "particular", "he has his things", "Sensitive", etc..

He's an asshat. and the entire system around him is buit to protect him.. because he's a future HOFer and important marketing PR for the NFL, and specifically, to Lambeau Field and Green Bay as a whole.

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mrj007's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:40 pm

Could not agree more!

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marpag1's picture

December 30, 2019 at 08:23 am

If you want to say that ARod just played the worst game of his career, fine, I can totally agree with that. He was awful.

If you want to attribute all kinds of devious motives and reasons for it - that he is intentionally refusing to follow the game plan, that he's a diva/prima dona, that he's only concerned about his personal stats - well, that's just a guess.

How did you know what the game plan was? Posters get in trouble because they get worked up, exaggerate and say more than they know.

3 points
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Oppy's picture

December 30, 2019 at 06:47 am

Heavily circumstantial to be sure.

But lots and lots of circumstantial evidence to be found over the years.

Like.. lots.

I don't care if I "get my self in trouble". There's so much evidence that paints the picture of who Rodgers is and what's been going on, I refuse to play dumb and give him the benefit of doubt any longer. There's millions of other fans and media who already fill that role. I can't ignore it all any longer.

I'm done with 12 and the crazy ring of protection around him. He is cancer. As I stated previously.. I can't wait until everyone is retired and people start talking unabashedly about what has happened over the last 5 years of his career.

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LeotisHarris's picture

December 30, 2019 at 02:19 pm

Speaking of cancer, Rodgers was honored by the Medical College of Wisconsin (no public ceremony) for his work in raising $2.8 million in research funding for MACC (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer). Rodgers continues to make appearances on behalf of the MACC Fund, and works with children battling cancer.

He financially supports Shriners Hospitals for Children, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Make-A-Wish, and the Brees Dream Foundation (established by by Drew Brees) to improve the quality of life for cancer patients, and provide care, education and opportunities for children and families in need.

Mr. Google provides an extensive list of his philanthropic work if you care to learn more about this man you have called a "cancer" and a "POS" on this site.

What have you done to help others today, Oppy?

3 points
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NickPerry's picture

December 30, 2019 at 04:25 am

Oppy...As must as I hate to agree with you, it's hard to argue against much of it....

I agree 100% Rodgers is PISSED about being left of that list. I also agree with you about Rodgers ego and personally think if he doesn't put that ego in check, winning another SB is going to be tough.

Last week against a MUCH better defense Rodgers played IMO one of his better games of the season. Last week Rodgers used the MIDDLE of the field, especially on 3rd downs with Slant routes to Lazard. This week it took until the 4th quarter for Rodgers to finally throw a slant to Lazard on 3rd down and guess what...FIRST DOWN!!

UNLESS Rodgers plays WITHIN this system and STOPS with the deep shots his WR's have almost NO SHOT of catching, it probably won't matter who or where we play. I'm also SO SICK of the dirty looks he gives his receivers. On Acme Packing Company someone brought up the number of WIDE OPEN receivers Rodgers missed by throwing behind, over, or under throwing them. It was something like 8 times IIRC and that was still in the 3rd quarter and that's not even counting the throws he was late on making.

My HOPE for this year but especially next season is Rodgers becomes more comfortable and TRUSTS this system 100% and plays 95% of the time within it. That and Gute gets him more weapons...Gute HAS to get more weapons.

#MORE PRACTICE LESS COMMERCIALS!!!!!!!

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Oppy's picture

December 30, 2019 at 07:32 am

I don't think the commercials etc have an impact on NFL careers.

They don't skip practice to do commercials. I'd even wager the great majority of the filming happens during off season.

I don't know that it's even a matter of distraction. These guys are still in the building at 1225 the same number of hours for training, walk through, practice, meetings, rehab.

I think its all about Rodgers playing within a system and working with the coaching staff to make the offense work how it's supposed to.

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DragonSilk's picture

December 30, 2019 at 06:14 am

I suggest you find a new hobby as watching football seems to be quite painful to you. Needle point and basket weaving are said to be very calming and probably better suited to your personality. If you can't find peace with those a .357 in your mouth will work wonders.

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ironman3169's picture

December 30, 2019 at 06:54 am

That’s a seriously asshat that to post.

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Oppy's picture

December 30, 2019 at 07:37 am

I stay well armed, but they're long barrel weapons or form 1. Not really handy for getting into my mouth, but they work perfectly fine for defending against those that might wish me harm.

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Chevy572rat's picture

December 30, 2019 at 12:50 pm

DragonSilk, don't you just love an assbag like Oppy that knows everything, has all the answers and obviously has some "SPECIAL" powers that he can know what the coach and QB are doing on the field. Does this douchebag talk to himself in the mirror to make himself feel better, then come on here to showcase his one dimensional point of view. It's a crime that this obnoxious snowflake is breathing our air. You can't fix stupid, and Oppy has plenty of it. Check out time Oppy !!

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Oppy's picture

December 30, 2019 at 01:36 pm

I don't have special powers, I just observe and understand the information available. I know what to watch for in the games. I read and watch the interviews with players and coaches. I listen to the input of people who do have personal relationships with the people we're talking about.

I can explain it to you, but I can't make you understand it.

That must really irk you. Not my problem. Continue talking shit. Let me remind you that you're the one who came at me sideways to start, not the other way around, tough guy. You want to insinuate I should "check out"? You can do it in person.

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Chevy572rat's picture

December 30, 2019 at 10:59 pm

No I have no intention of wasting any of my time on someone that feels that they are the 1% of Packers fans that "GET IT". How does a person get so arrogant that they believe they know more than 99% of Packer fans ? Do you live in your mom's basement still and are depressed ? Have a severe drug problem ? Your all over place fool !! You say I came at you sideways ? Everyone of your posts is sideways, backwards, upside down, you name it. Damn. Wish you the best in your recovery. Good luck.

1 points
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LeotisHarris's picture

December 30, 2019 at 05:36 pm

Whoa, DragonSilk. Not cool, and not funny at all.

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HankScorpio's picture

December 30, 2019 at 07:34 am

"It's simple: execute the offense as designed, this offense moves the sticks.
But when you turn it into your own personal deep shot glory offense, it's hard to watch."

I'm not so sure that both things are not in play here. There is little doubt in my mind that Rodgers is in love with the deep ball to an unhealthy degree. Much of what I did not quote from your post rings true. He's hyper-aware of his legacy, is hyper-competitive and has a confidence level that often crosses the line to arrogance.

However, I also believe that the game plan called for a heavy does of deep balls. And Rodgers was executing that game plan. He executed as poorly has he's executed a game plan in a long time. But it was still the game plan.

1 points
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jrhawk9's picture

December 30, 2019 at 09:04 am

Oppy, I had to register just so I could reply. I am with you 100%. In fact when I read ALL your posts on the topic of our diva QB I feel as though I am the one who wrote it. I, too, was a BIG supporter of #12, as the guy was lights out in his prime. To me, the drastic change in his accuracy/performance came after he broke his right collarbone. He has not been the same since. His diva-ness has never changed though but is no longer being "accepted" or "covered up" by his play on the field....like it was in the earlier years. IMO, we need to move on from him in order to let MLF grow as a head coach, something he can't due under Rodger's leadership. There is no doubt in my mind Rodgers does what Rodgers wants and the game plan is set based on what Rodgers wants to do.

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Oppy's picture

December 30, 2019 at 01:47 pm

I don't necessarily believe the entire gameplan is built around and pre-approved by Rodgers, but I do believe he still is pulling the "Nah, we're not gonna run that play, this is what we're going to do instead" stuff in the huddle.

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GVPacker's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:33 pm

Speaking of GUT Reactions did anyone else see Matt Patricia GUT? Hey Matt Dieting is not a 4 letter word!

9 points
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LeotisHarris's picture

December 29, 2019 at 09:36 pm

He's simply following traditon of the Belichick coaching tree. What Matt, Charlie Weis and Romeo Crennel lack in wins and head coaching tenure, they make up for with morbid obesity.

3 points
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cpabandit's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:37 pm

Rodgers should watch rookie backup QBs tapes to learn how to throw a pass to receivers under 14' tall. Packer D-backs and corners have so much talent and so little brains. Amazing to hear the announcers say that "Rodgers brought the Packers back". Could have said the Martinez pick, the Lazard catch, the defense giving up only 3 points in the 2nd half. Nooooo, Rodgers (who stunk up the field all game) brought them back. They did not win because of him, but in spite of him. Can't see the Packers going anywhere other than one and done.

21 points
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Thegreatreynoldo's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:41 pm

I hear the upcoming draft is loaded with talented 14' tall WRs.

7 points
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WestCoastPackerBacker's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:45 pm

Lazard didn't make the throw on that key play. Aaron Jones didn't throw that screen pass to himself that allowed the gain into FG territory at the end. Rodgers is not what he used to be and/or his WRs are not what he has had earlier in his career. But to suggest Rodgers needs to learn from a rookie is beyond stupid.

0 points
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cpabandit's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:56 pm

27 for 55, 2 td 1 int QBRat 72.0
And how much was he paid to put up these numbers today?

6 points
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Irish_Cheesehead's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:33 pm

Wow, crazy season! How in the world can this team be 13-3? Another UGLY win. Go Hawks!

14 points
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GrilledCheese's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:24 pm

If the Hawks beat the 49rs, odd are, we'll play the 49rs instead of the Saints in the Playoffs.
You like that?

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Irish_Cheesehead's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:38 pm

In Lambeau, yes I do!

1 points
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cpabandit's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:34 pm

In Lambeau facing a SF quarterback who is their weakest play maker instead of facing future HOFer Brees? Yes, I like that. Bring on the Niners!

1 points
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Lare's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:34 pm

Packers 9 penalties to the Lions 4, got to admit the refs tried as hard as they could to give it to Detroit.

Barely beating the 3-12 Lions. Tough to look at them as a legitimate playoff team.

2 points
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CAG123's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:43 pm

Almost every top seed has a "wtf" loss Pats just lost to the Dolphins, 49ers lost to the Falcons, Hawks got smashed by the Cardinals, Ravens got smashed by the Browns the common theme being don't look past division opponents.

5 points
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jannes bjornson's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:11 pm

A lot of energy laid out in the queens dismantling last Monday. The Pack does not have the depth at the skill positions to put a team away in a hurry anymore. Don't cry about Rodgers. He didn't let the cupboard get cleaned out. Worry about Gutedkunst securing a couple playmakers in the off-season to get some firepower for the O.

5 points
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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:04 pm

The Packers could definitely upgrade at the WR position, but to flatly ignore Rodgers' poor throws and unreliability when it comes to going through his progressions is either ignorant or dishonest.

2019 has been laced with far too many poor throws and missed targets. Rodgers actually leading a WR has become a rarity. It has become the rule that a WR need to break stride in order to attempt a catch behind them or a body catch. Today, you told another poster that the incompletions were a result of poor WR play; not overthrows, and told them to "watch the game." As another poster pointed out, a reputable game tape analyst reported that a full 16 of rodgers incompletions were uncatchable overthrows- tying an NFL single game record.

Yes, WRs have underperformed (namely MVS and Gmo) but Maybe you need to re-access Rodgers' play over the 2019 season. Too many of his throws have been sub par, or he's simply not seeing the open recieving option- generally because he's not looking.

4 points
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NickPerry's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:34 pm

Hard to feel really good about this win but I'll take it...THIS team is NOW Aaron Jones team.

I've been a staunch Rodgers fan throughout this entire season and last year even though he was injured. HOW this dude continues to IGNORE the middle of the field for most of the game after having so much success in the middle last week (Finally) is just mind boggling.

Mason Crosby is worth EVERY dime they pay him AND a 3rd contract. The old gray haired guy is MONEY under pressure!!!

Nice job by the defense in the 2nd half especially. I love me some ZaDarius Smith...The Due better be All-Pro this year and IMO the DPOY.

23 points
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mrj007's picture

December 29, 2019 at 08:18 pm

Can you blame him for ignoring the middle when receivers drop huge first drive passes down the middle in back to back games? Rodgers dies suck but so do his receivers. Packers RB is pretty good... let’s use him and stop fucking around passing.

0 points
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Gman1976's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:38 pm

One question that kept plaguing me throughout the game: What’s wrong with Aaron Rodgers? Does he have an injury that we don’t know of? Has Father Time caught up to this great quarterback? Has he not kept in shape this year? Is there some personal issue that is sapping his mind, strength and/or game? Has the new offense been too much for him to absorb so that he is on overload? Why has his stellar play dropped off so much? It’s a great mystery to me.

19 points
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ShooterMcGee's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:46 pm

Good questions because he looks horrible. We aren't winning a playoff game with him playing so badly.

12 points
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jannes bjornson's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:15 pm

Put money on it.

2 points
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holmesmd's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:54 pm

His mechanics are terrible and he could get away with it when he was 25. He’s not. Watch Brady & Brees throw the ball. Much better mechanics IMO. That’s much of the issue. WR drops don’t help a QB get in rhythm. Predictable play calling won’t either. I will say that if the Packers can’t start playing seriously until the 2nd half of their playoff games and #12 won’t get over his insecurity and reluctance, I don’t predict good things. Hope I’m wrong because I really like our players. We will find out shortly.

2 points
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AgrippaLII's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:58 pm

The really smart ones adapt. I'm hoping this was a transitional year for AR and he realizes that the precision short pass game is where his future lies. Time is not on his side.

6 points
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jannes bjornson's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:21 pm

He ran it to perfection when he was at Cal and in the hurry up with MM. LeFleur has to use the hurry up more in the playoffs to let this guy put up some points and get leverage on the opposition. The first half doldrums will get you torched in the playoffs. Get energized.

2 points
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Bearmeat's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:31 pm

That's the only hope left. If he's not better next year, it's time to move on, contract be damned.

2 points
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GoldenRetriever's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:22 pm

Maybe Rodgers was daydreaming about sunning himself on the beach with Danica in front of their new $28 million love nest in Malibu.

2 points
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Irish_Cheesehead's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:41 pm

Well to be fair, if I had a weekend coming up sunning myself on the beach with Danica, I'd play like crap too. No way my mind would be on the game. ;)

2 points
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badaxed's picture

December 30, 2019 at 12:21 am

Don't forget the scotch. Or is the scotch on the rocks just like Rodgers.

0 points
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NashvilleCheesehead's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:39 pm

Believe.

8 points
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GVPacker's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:24 pm

I thought the Jimmy Graham drop set the tone for the whole first half, it was contagious as the funk spread through the whole offense. When he runs it's almost like watching slow motion NFL highlight reel footage from the mid 1960's!

19 points
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jannes bjornson's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:17 pm

It's hard to keep your timing in place running walk-through practices all week. A noble effort to come back and take the win. Good Karma.

0 points
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ReaganRulz's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:45 pm

I’m kinda glad that it was close......it gives them more motivation that they need to get better to win anything in the playoffs. Even when the Pack was down by 2 TDs, I had a feeling that they would pull it out in the end. And that’s exactly what happened. We have to accept that any wins in the near future will be continue to be ugly.

6 points
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Cubbygold's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:45 pm

"with the 96th pick of the NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers select Anthony Gordon, quarterback, Washington State"

...it's time to prepare

7 points
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Slim11's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:30 pm

I agree a QB needs to be brought in to eventually replace Rodgers. It might be Boyle...might not.

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stockholder's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:31 pm

Wrong! Collin Johnson Wr Texas.

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ShooterMcGee's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:37 pm

Lets hope it's pick 96 with no trades.

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splitpea1's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:54 pm

What a thoroughly unpleasant game to watch--but the Packers got it done by taking "winning ugly" to an exponential level. Even the game-winning field goal was ugly.

We've got to find a way to get some receivers open in the middle of the field on short-to-intermediate routes--and once that happens, the receivers have to catch the ball. I know some of these throws were slightly behind the receivers, but then again, they were slightly catchable. I know; easier said than done. Not so with some of the long sideline throws, of which there were WAY too many. This issue of too many deep balls has to be addressed in the off-season.

If the Packers take a QB in the draft, where will it be? It seems to me the priorities are still WR, ILB, and DL (gashed up the middle again!) By the way, the Detroit offensive line was quite impressive today.

Glad to get that bye, rest up, and get all of our guys ready--need all of our starting O-Line and J. Williams good to go. I'm also kind of relieved not to have to play the Vikings again so soon, or if at all.

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croatpackfan's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:05 pm

Why you would sign or draft WxR who can get open in the middle of the field when your QB 100% avoiding to throw there,..
Is it strange that you have Adams, the top WR and he can only get the ball on the side of the field?

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Swisch's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:48 pm

Don't give up on MVS. He made a nice play in crunch time, and a couple of nice plays last week in crunch time. He's a playmaker, too.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:15 pm

I believe the return of Equinimeous st. Brown next season will be healthy shot for the offense in 2020.

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KnockTheSnotOutOfYou's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:06 pm

Oppy,
No question!

However, they still need a stud WR in the draft.

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splitpea1's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:30 pm

Hopefully one that's speedy, shifty, and can catch; they already have enough taller blocking types.
And we also need a receiving TE to emerge once we let go of Graham.

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marpag1's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:15 pm

Too late, buddy....

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GrilledCheese's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:29 pm

MVS shld polish his resume, he can run....too bad he can't catch...drops more balls then a one arm juggler!

2 points
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Lare's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:40 pm

MVS is short-arming catches. Not much future in the NFL for a WR that can't catch the football.

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RedRight49's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:52 pm

Thrilled with the Bye Week - my heart and blood pressure will need that extra week to recover.

What a way to end the regular season, tie game, just a few ticks left on the clock, a snap, a hold, a kick, the refs arms going straight up and the Pack sits at 13 & 3 with a Bye week!

MLF and crew need to use every minute of the next 2 weeks to figure out how to improve their passing game and get everyone on the same page and, shore up the run up the middle of the D.

Will Jamal Williams return to the line-up and any info about Lindsey and Bulaga ?

Yup, an ugly win but it earned the Pack their Bye week.

9 points
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tobinrote's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:52 pm

AR can no longer make the easy throws let alone the longer ones, overthrowing has become routine except of course to kumerow when he finally underthrows. we have been winning despite 12, with a whole lot of luck, barely eking this out against detroit's third string. we might be the worst 13-3 team ever in the history of the NFL. AR needs to be bit more teachable and less arrogant: go back to basics with footwork. he is now playing as a bottom quartile qb. and why may i ask is jimmy graham getting any snaps?

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mrj007's picture

December 29, 2019 at 08:24 pm

Rodgers should stick with his most successful play- the handoff too Aaron Jones. I’d prefer to see more of that.

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mrj007's picture

December 29, 2019 at 08:25 pm

Jimmy “slo mo” Graham is a huge waste of cap space

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4thand1's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:54 pm

This win wasn't ugly, it was putrid. WTF 13-3, I'll take it.

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4zone's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:54 pm

If the Packers win ugly all the way and bring the trophy back home, what rules does the NFL change to eliminate such embarrassment next year?

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ironman3169's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:53 pm

Some fine sarcasm/cynicism my friend! Very fine.

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Qoojo's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:55 pm

- Overthrow, overthrow, underthrow, drop,...
- They still won
- Wasted a down on every series to overthrow a WR deep or wide
- 13 wins, wow
- Patriots lost
- Williams is valuable to this team
- Hope Lazard is ok

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Adorabelle's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:57 pm

If the season mantra has been "win ugly" then this was the ugliest of them all. How awful was Rodgers at times. I mean you could have never watched a football game in your life and realized that this number 12 guy wasn't throwing it where he should. But like he so often does though he was able to laser focus at the end and get it done. For all the haters this team missed Jamal Williams out there this week. The d was good second half and was the spark. Now they have a week off for Bulaga and Linsley and Lazard and Williams to get ready

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Rossonero's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:58 pm

Thankful they woke up, but if they sleep walk like that into a playoff Game, then playing at home won't matter. Rodgers looked dreadful today....let's burn the tape and get healthy.

From 6-9-1 to 13-3....would you believe it?

P.s. pay Crosby whatever he wants.

6 points
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Slim11's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:33 pm

Thirteen wins in the previous two seasons combined, then 13-3 in MLF’s first season...awesome!

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johngalt's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:58 pm

I would love to see Rodgers lay off the home run attempts, and move the chains a bit more. That stuff will end their run in a heartbeat against playoff caliber defense. He has consistently been underwhelming this year, and no one is above asking “are we getting a return on the teams investment” on them.

Love the win, but it’s tough to get stoked about squeekin one out on the Lions.

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vbjunkie's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:02 pm

I remember him having a hand/thumb injury and having to dink and dunk for a few games. Also when the Oljne was missing starters and he had to get ball out quick.
We marched down the field 5 yards at a time. Packers were unstoppable.

Soon as his hand/Oline got healthy... it was back to home run ball. Several trophies have likely been lost to Rodgers greatness.... and now Father Time is coming to challenge him.

Father Time = undefeated

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:49 pm

Another truthbomb!

It's all right there for fans to see if they just look.

Adams out for a few games? SUddenly, Rodgers is handing the ball off to Jones regularly, passes are coming out on time, to varied WRs, on short and intermediate routes, taking what the defense is giving- and the offense looks unstoppable.

Adams comes back? revert to holding the ball too long, under utilization of Jones, inconsistent offense that can't sustain drives repeatedly.

Not an indictment of Adams- he's a legitimate threat and a top 5 WR in this league. Just an affirmation that the system is bigger than the individual. It's all right there to be put together and start clicking. One man is fudging it all up.

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mrj007's picture

December 29, 2019 at 08:28 pm

This is correct

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Bure9620's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:58 pm

I need a drink.....

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GoldenRetriever's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:15 pm

I need a dye job to mask my multiplying gray hairs caused by watching the Packers this season.

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packergal's picture

December 29, 2019 at 03:59 pm

This post is for edp1959, Rodgers biggest defender!

Hello edp1959...

How in the world do you DEFEND Rodgers performance in this game?

6/19 in the 1st half...
Therefore, tell all of us here "....Was every Pack receiver at fault?" or was Rodgers at fault for playing sandlot ball and being stubborn about his preferences--above and beyond MLF game plan and what the defense allowed?

Rodgers just REFUSED to accept the underneath throws in the first half and until the Martinez INT; Rodgers continued his stubborn downfield, "sandlot" throws.

I am starting to agree with Oppy--Rodgers is showing he IS a Diva and one of many issues.

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edp1959's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:05 pm

He drove the offense down to score for the W, don’t need to defend shit. W’s count.

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jannes bjornson's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:35 pm

You are talking to people with the acumen of fantasy football wizards. Patricia's secondary was playing a good game and their front four controlled a lot of gaps throughout the game. Bulaga and Lindsley went out. Rodgers was off target on some tosses but many were in the zone needed to be caught. Where is the separation beside Adams showing his moves. The rest of the receivers are pedestrian with the exception of Lazard on the jump balls. Give Detroit credit. How did the Defense look facing a Rookie QB and letting him do his thing for most of three quarters? Team Win.

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sonomaca's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:05 pm

Something’s wrong with Rodgers mechanics.

Lack of practice time hurt.

LaFleur saving much for playoffs.

Smiths.

They need a week off, badly.

Veldheer can still play. Gute!

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GoldenRetriever's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:13 pm

Double post unintentional. Apologies.

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GoldenRetriever's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:12 pm

The problem with Rodgers’ mechanics is that he will not deign to change them.

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sonomaca's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:19 pm

Also, Rodgers used to scramble for 1st downs a couple of years ago. Can’t scramble at all now.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:35 pm

Truthbomb!

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Lphill's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:03 pm

New coach new offense unproven receivers after Davante yet many here blame Rodgers, if you haven’t noticed they are 13 and 3 and the number 2 seed, thank you Aaron Rodgers

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Cubbygold's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:11 pm

16 of rodgers incompletions were scored as uncatchable overthrows. Ties the NFL record

4 points
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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:03 pm

Thank you Aaron Rodgers

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jsb937's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:04 pm

This is completely off topic because everyone has said enough about the game
but trade for Taylor Rapp defensive back LA Rams.

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GVPacker's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:05 pm

Special shout out to Danny Amendola for taking a cheap shot at Kevin King. Danny you is a Big Bone Head
thank you so much Raisin Brain!

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Adorabelle's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:10 pm

He was talking the whole game but that penalty was a huge gift. Huge bonehead move on his part.

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TarynsEyes's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:09 pm

Another 'copy and paste' week as to play and comments. This team either wins it all in 'ugly' fashion or gets ass kicked in 'ugly' fashion in two weeks.

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GVPacker's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:10 pm

Great seeing the expression's (Of Joy) on Matt Patricia's face when the Lions were making plays during the course of the game. And then the final look on his face after Mason Crosby field goal cleared the up rights at the end of regulation.....Priceless!

4 points
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GoldenRetriever's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:10 pm

I agree that Brian Gutekunst will be targeting a possible successor to Rodgers in the 2020 draft. Hope he can find one.

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Hematite's picture

December 30, 2019 at 05:39 am

If the Packers were hell bent on drafting a project with the 12th pick in the draft, they should have drafted Rodgers replacement then.
We'll be drafting at the end of each round in 2020, odds are against us having another potential star fall to us.
Maybe the Packers should trade their whole 2020 draft for the #1 pick and take Joe Burrow.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:11 pm

When Rodgers is gone and we have some young, talented (but not great) QB under center, Packers fans are not going to be able to understand how the offense actually improved. Heads will explode. People will talk about the young QB as though he must be a virtuoso. Nope, it'll simply be that the young QB is going to do what the offense asks of him. Book it.

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Cubbygold's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:30 pm

For sure. Except they'll have an extra 20M to spend, so they'll surround that guy with another star receiver and everyone will say 'think about how many superbowls rodgers would have won with that receiving group'

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:41 pm

Very true. The rub is, is this offense, you don't need another star WR to succeed. It's an extravagance.

I feel if Rodgers committed to running the offense through Jones (via handing the ball off first and foremost) and took the underneath routes regularly instead of holding the ball and always looking deep.. and he did this as the rule as opposed to the exception, he'd have so many more opportunities to hit the home run strike with efficiency. It'd be a huge boon for his late career. I really thought last monday vs. MN he finally saw the light. I was wrong.

BTW, I'd spend a good chunk of that $20M on improving the TE room and find the future RT, things that would go a long way for building confidence in a young QB.

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Cubbygold's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:46 pm

Agree. I wouldn't spend that 20m on a reciever either

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edp1959's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:19 pm

You should be worrying about your Vikes situation they lost to the Bears today.

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Mojo's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:29 pm

True that Oppy.

The key to the Packers doing anything in the playoffs is Rodgers willingness to go with the system.

Take the shorter passes when open, work the middle of the field more often, actually throw a good pass to 33 and quit running the clock down to zero - pick-up the pace.

Too much hero ball, too many times to the sidelines where if the throw isn't perfect it's a wasted down.

The big plays will come if you just keep moving the chains. It all depends on whether ARod is able to run the plays as called in a timely fashion and check his ego at the stadium door. The best the O has looked this season is when he takes whats given instead of all the hero-ball.

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jannes bjornson's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:43 pm

Do you know the LaFleur system? If the wide is on a deep route, then that must be part of his system. Watch the Rams last season? Take your shots when needed. LaFleur made that comment last week. This is the NFL , not
JUCO league ball. The wheel routes to Jones have to be caught.

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Chevy572rat's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:00 pm

Right on Jannes, I'm soooooo amazed how everyone knows what MFL called for a play and AR just did something different. How many guys are you people seeing open across the middle ?? They talked about attacking the Lions secondary this week. So tired of people like Oppy that have ESP or a crystal ball to know what the coach and the QB are thinking and or doing. Do you know that Rodgers isn't running the play that MFL called, HELL NO, so stop acting like you know what's going on with the plays or play calling. Yes AR didn't have a good day, but he did lead the drive to get the win right ? Too many want to point the finger at him, but not admit to his part of a 13-3 record. Yes he needs to play better, can play better with work on his mechanics, but you can't blame him for everything and then not give him some credit for where we are either. I like our chances against anyone having to come to Lambeau. Go Pack !!

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Oppy's picture

December 30, 2019 at 07:23 am

"when needed" doesn't seem to align with the "forced feeding" we saw last night.

I know you want to boil the whole game down to the catches that weren't made by the intended receiver in an effort to deflect from the entire games' worth of poor passing by 12. I'm not willing to give him that get out of jail free card. There's literally millions of fans like you who already provide that service.

When the offense is struggling, and you aren't anywhere near accurrate on your deep throws, you should be reeling it in , taking short timing routes. Get into a rhythm. But nope. Bombs away. Hell, why not? If I was #12, I guess I'd probably keep taking poorly placed deep shots too, knowing I have a legion of fans like yourself who will simply deny it was poor passing and even poorer game management.

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MarkinMadison's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:16 pm

Veldheer had a false start on the first touchdown. Not sure how that was missed.

A lot of grit to pull that out.

Jimmy Graham has got to go.

11 points
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GrilledCheese's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:33 pm

It's almost as if Gute said play Grahm bcs we paid him 10M even tho he can't catch a cold after jumping into Lake Superior on Christmas...He sucks, we need to play the rookie, he can't do any worse...

5 points
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jannes bjornson's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:46 pm

Now you understand the NFL.

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Bure9620's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:35 pm

Yes he did........Reminded of Ohio St. Against Wisconsin

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:11 pm

That is the best thing to take out of this win-
they got in a hole, and dug themselves out of it.

That experience and confidence can go a long way in a post season run.

UNVERIFIED OPINION ALERT! What you are about to read is not fact, but rather, my own fun prediction:

Jimmy Graham would be gone if it weren't for the fact he's Rodgers boy. Everyone thinks it's the money. Gute has shown he'll cut bait and move on from a player already. It's ain't the money, it's not the coaches. It's Rodgers.

END UNVERIFIED OPINION ALERT

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KnockTheSnotOutOfYou's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:15 pm

Oppy,
I think I agree! My thought all year. Watch on sidelines and Graham often around LF and Rodgers.

1 points
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LeotisHarris's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:24 pm

Interesting take, Oppy. Didn't seem to help Jordy or Cobb, but it's an interesting take.

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Oppy's picture

December 30, 2019 at 07:07 am

Jordy or Cobb were:
1) already around for multiple contracts
2) Didn't suck
3) Money was a major factor in their release

I do have thoughts on Jordy and Cobb's releases.

Jordy Nelson had definitely lost a step after the last injury, but I personally believe the decision to let him go was made after the "rodgers comeback" game that season- the one where going into the game, Rodgers made the comment that "Jordy still has plenty of Juice Left", and "We're gonna get Jordy some TDs". After which, Rodgers went out on the field and just force-fed Jordy for 60 minutes, into double, triple coverage. horrible performance by 12. It was a complete farce. I do believe that performance
helped shape the decision to let Nelson go elsewhere, as it became clear Rodgers' tunnel vision on Nelson was hampering the offense as a whole.

Cobb's release, I believe, was also partly due to Rodgers play style as well. Cobb's role in the Packers offense had developed into a release valve for Rodgers over the years- becoming the check down guy who always seemed to find a hole in the short to intermediate middle of the field when things broke down, that Rodgers could get the ball out to on a last ditch effort to save a play. Any coincidence that over the last many years, Rodgers has become more and more phobic of throwing over the middle, and more and more resistant to settle for the checkdown- and Cobb had been getting fewer and fewer targets? I don't think so.,

At the end of the day, money was the major driving factor. Any Packers fan that payed any attention to the cap (or read TGR's series) knew a full two years in advance that the Packers were not going to be able to retain both Nelson and Cobb. I without doubt think Rodgers' play was a deciding factor in who went when, and why, however. Nelson had become a distraction from the gameplan, and a clearly defiant Rodgers sealed his fate that day, IMO, and an overly cautious and petulant play style of QB1 made Cobb a piece that was under utilized.

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Bure9620's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:04 pm

To Mr. Nagler, I enjoy all of your content and enjoyed your game watch party. I was truly offended by what that troll was trying to say to you about you and your family. That was disgusting, you handled it extremely well. My wife works with children with autism. Keep doing what you are doing, Go Pack go and a safe and Happy New year to you and your girls.

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johngalt's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:34 pm

Classy post

2 points
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PackfanNY's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:39 pm

Very well said. The ignorant comments were made by a truly disturbed individual. Don’t let them bother you in the least.

1 points
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FearlessFreep's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:31 pm

Yes it was an(other) ugly win, questions still remain ... but the WILL to win / never-quit determination of this team is through-the-roof. Xtra week off (healing) plus home field gets them to NFC Champ game ... thereafter ?
.

1 points
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4zone's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:14 pm

Real question is how can they play so completely feckless for half a game, then play like a decent team the other half? It's mind numbingly baffling.

1 points
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Molly's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:35 pm

GAH. Really hard to watch. Rodgers plays like that from now on and he’ll spend 2021 at his $28 million dollar Malibu beach house.... all season long.

Seriously. The overshoots were hard to take.

3 points
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Mojo's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:47 pm

ARod needs to sip his scotch AFTER the game from now on.

1 points
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mbpacker's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:36 pm

I was unable to see the game but sounds like: winning ugly is as winning ugly does! Go Pack!

1 points
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mbpacker's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:36 pm

I was unable to see the game but sounds like: winning ugly is as winning ugly does! Go Pack!

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Lphill's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:38 pm

It was just Packers , Lions everybody relax and have a Happy New Year. That song save your best for last is playing on my 8 track!

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GrilledCheese's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:39 pm

Rodgers needs to reign in his long balls...constantly over throws...LeFleur needs to call shorter passing plays in 1st half to create some rhythm, and get Rodgers warmed up, create some confidence for Arod, receivers and whole team..watch the Pats, they do it every game, like clock work...not Arod...3rd and 6 on first series, and he's heaving it up to MVS (not a good pass catcher to put it mildly) on the side for 50 yrds for a incomplete, overthrown, then, rinse, repeat for 4 qtrs, it's a miracle we won. STOP TREATING PLAYS LIKE IT'S A FREE PLAY!

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Bure9620's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:49 pm

Where are the crossing routes, slants and sticks? All hero ball, was so ridiculous.

1 points
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jannes bjornson's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:54 pm

Ask LaFluer.

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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:41 pm

Ask Rodgers. He's shunned the crossers and slants by and large for years.

For what it's worth, you can spot Rodgers directing the WRs presnap and often see the offense aligned in very McCarthy-like formations on many plays.. Last week it actually looked like 4Qs of LeFleur ball. But this ain't JUCO ball, amirite, Jannes, or amirite?

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packerbackerjim's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:39 pm

Just a little perspective: Brady,AKA GOAT, 16/29 , 2 TD, 1 INT. Lost to the Dolphins! With a bye on the line! At Home!!!
Just sayin’.

6 points
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Irish_Cheesehead's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:49 pm

All that matters is who wins the last game on February 2. Go Pack!!

1 points
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LeotisHarris's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:40 pm

That was a difficult and mostly unenjoyable thing to watch.

Where would we be without Aaron Jones?

Someone should talk to Billy Turner about his pad level.

Mason Crosby: The Lion Killer!

Why is Jimmy Graham still allowed to take up space on the roster?

I don't think Aaron Rodgers is suffering from a terminal case of It's-All-About-Me-Ism. I think we're watching his brain try to write checks his body can no longer cash. So many throws were off today; behind Tonyan, at GMOs ankles, leading Jones into what could have been a season-ending hit. I wonder what film sessions are like with him and Hackett.

Grateful we're not the three seed.

Go Pack!

12 points
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Razer's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:05 pm

...I don't think Aaron Rodgers is suffering from a terminal case of It's-All-About-Me-Ism. I think we're watching his brain try to write checks his body can no longer cash...

Priceless and well said.

4 points
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Oppy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:51 pm

Leotis,

I agree that Rodgers is not coming to terms with his somewhat diminishing physical tools. However, the reason I fear it's all-about-me-ism is that this offense doesn't demand, or really, even make polite requests, that he heave the ball downfield as though it's the Air Coryell offense. The branch this offense resides on is a run first, take the easy yards, take calculated risks on the occasional deep target created off play action type deal.

There's that, and then there's stuff like when a reporter asked Rodgers directly "do the coaches expect you to get the ball out within a certain amount of time after the snap?" and Rodgers glared at the reporter and stated "NO. Absolutely not.".. and then the next day, the same reporter asked the QB coach, "Does this offense require Rodgers to get the ball out in a certain amount of time after the snap" and shockingly, the answer did not align with Rodgers, as the response was "We need to get the ball out as quickly as possible in this offense."

Stuff like that.

4 points
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stockholder's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:52 pm

Sooooooooooooooooooo Ugly. But Soooooooooooooooo. Good. So let me help you with your pain. 1. It isn't Rodgers Fault. 2. Everyone of these WRs except Adams, should be cut next year. Kumerow can't jump! MVS is a Waste of time. Allison has Regressed and can't take a hit. And just forget Gary. They don't have that CATCH RADIUS! Do you know what a Catch Radius is? Because Gute sure Doesn't! Lazard has that big wing Span. But I still want him at TE. Not Wr. So 5 wrs must be taken in this draft. And Gute better look at their Catch radius, before their 40 time. None are a game changer. None did an outstanding job. Arron Rodgers has run out of patience with them. His strength can only go so far. It's the WR: Tall and short of it. Just imagine if he really did have good Wrs.

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Mojo's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:12 pm

I'll submit your membership in the Rodgers can-do-no wrong camp. It's right next to the it's not Favre's fault lodge.

7 points
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LeotisHarris's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:34 pm

"....Rodgers has run out of patience with them. His strength can only go so far."

Stockholder, is running out of patience in any way like getting on someone's last nerve? When we were little, we knew to steer clear of our mom when we got on her last nerve. When we were older, my brothers and I would suggest she see someone about that condition (from a safe distance, of course).

Maybe Aaron could see Doc McKenzie for a Patience booster and some added strength? Couldn't hurt, right?

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stockholder's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:08 pm

Which one is RELIABLE?????????????/

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ironman3169's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:09 pm

You have no idea what you're seeing as the games are being played. Some drops, yes, but more under and over thrown balls to open receivers. This was the worst game of the season as far as shit throws are concerned. Hope it works itself our for the POST SEASON!!!!!! GO PACK GO!!!

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marpag1's picture

December 30, 2019 at 12:35 am

You are half right. It DEFINITELY IS Rodgers' fault, at least partially. He was awful. AND most of the WRs except Adams should be cut. Lazard might stick.

Both of these things are true.

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Razer's picture

December 29, 2019 at 04:55 pm

Watched to the end of the first half, turned off the TV and got shit done around the house. Don’t know how they do it. It is ugly and definitely under achieving but they got to 13-3. Can’t see them getting past the first team they face - unless they face the Lions again.

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4thand1's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:01 pm

A lot of us said before the season that this was a 2 year build. So with the ugly 13-3 reg season in the books, how will they improve next year, blow everyone off of the field? What this team needed this year was keeping R Cobb. To be honest I see Lazard and Adams being on the team next year, the rest are jags.

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m159267's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:05 pm

So how do you beat a team with little if anything to play for???
Not very easily...

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LeotisHarris's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:02 pm

... take my wife, please. Remember to tip your servers. m159267 will be here all week. *baddabing*

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Mojo's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:56 pm

Vikings have to go to NO if Niners win. Hahaha.

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PackfanNY's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:11 pm

This has been a very strange season. 13-3 is 13-3. Now a guaranteed bye and home field. Heck, they might even end up the #1 seed. Everyone would have signed up for that at the beginning of the season. I think we’ll take our chances.

All that being said, what the heck is going on with the offense. Rodgers clearly overthrew multiple receivers in this game. Saying he’s getting older is just too easy. He clearly still has the arm strength. However, why the accuracy issue? Mechanics and or footwork, maybe? I know it’s a new offense but we are in week 16. Guys dropping balls yes, but it happens every year. I don’t have an answer but I would like to maybe trim down the play book using shorter routes or something to get the ball out sooner. What about some more tempo? I don’t have the answer but something needs to change to jump start things a little.

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Cheesey51's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:41 pm

13-3.......13-3........13-3....... Week off....rest up......13-3.....13-3......Week off...Rest up.....
Every bull it point Mr. nagler notched out is true. This is our team. Ugly or not.

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Cheesedogg's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:42 pm

How about some no huddle? And some screens and slants? Seems like we used to do that.

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Chevy572rat's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:17 pm

SPOT ON, CHEESEDOGG. I always felt that Rodgers thrived in the hurry up offense. Jones and Williams in the screen game could be devastating to a defense. Bring em to Lambeau !! Go Pack !!

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Packers0808's picture

December 29, 2019 at 05:43 pm

Say or cut it which ever way you want but Rodgers has become a gigantic problem! He has to plant his field or something on throws! My guess his career is just about KAPUT!

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Tundraboy's picture

December 29, 2019 at 06:13 pm

Rodgers thows?. I just dont know anymore. I do know its time to maybe hit the weights. Get in better physical shape if he expects to play 5 more years.

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Iowapackerfan's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:32 pm

Rodgers seems to be having no fun whatsoever. He's so glum during games and pressers. I hate to say it, but when anyone is that devoid of excitement or passion for their profession, it's time for another profession.

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Oppy's picture

December 30, 2019 at 01:51 pm

That #12 year aged Scotch brand is definitely coming soon.

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Cheekweek's picture

December 29, 2019 at 07:48 pm

Honestly, for the past few years, Rodgers has only looked bad after missing practices. (and preseason games) There is no reason to skip practice because you are an MVP-earning veteran. If you practice those deep throws more often to MVS, you get a better sense of what will work in a game. This can't be rocket science, just desire over pride. One thing I loved about Brett was his practice ethic--his ego was big as well, but at least he practiced hard. I think Aaron is the best in the game despite this--but imagine if he practiced more! A bye looks awesome, and I love this team so much :) Please practice next week, though.

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canadapacker's picture

December 29, 2019 at 09:53 pm

I just love it that all the preseason prognosticators who just hoped to have a .500 season, and are now the ones who expect us to play lights out every game. I was afraid of a loss before this game and was even more afraid as the game went on. Had Graham not dropped that easy pass, maybe that drive would have amounted to some sort of pyschological lift. But it didnt and it helped AR have some doubts in his mind. But I dont think that I have seen Rodgers throw so poorly even when playing hurt. But the good thing is nowhere to go but up. But maybe by winning so ugly will temper our expectations as if we had blown these Lions out we might have thought too much of ourselves. We need some help on the defense ( interior linebackers are too slow and not tough enough).

In any case we have a bye and we have a conference semifinal game - any realistic and true fan would have given their eye teeth for that before game 1!! I can see us maybe even winning that game and probably going on the road to San Fran. But even if we are one and out - and that might be a possibility with the way the D played today, then I will still be happy.

As far as AR is concerned, dont expect us to waste a high pick on a QB. If an AR type falls to us then maybe but with the other help that we need, a real TE, real fast and tough interior linebackers and a receiver or two. AR can and will play better. Lafleur can and will manage the game better.

So whilst the bad taste from todays game is still in our mouth's remember that we made the dance and 10 teams didnt including the Rams, Bears, Cowboys and Falcons who were all picked to be there arent. So we should be happy. It looks like we will be playing the Seahawks as the Vikings will not beat New Orleans in NO.

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Gbfan55's picture

December 29, 2019 at 10:15 pm

Packers fans crack me up. We are in the play offs but already complaining that we need new QB, WR. Few weeks ago new defense coordinator and defense. Celebrate the win and give the team credit. They are doing better than everyone expected. The way things are going we could win the super bowl and we still see complaints on how shitty the team is.

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marpag1's picture

December 30, 2019 at 12:19 am

I am celebrating the win. I am also saying that we need new WRs, and I've been saying that since the beginning of the season. Outside of Adams, the Packers receiving corps is pathetic.

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purdyball46's picture

December 29, 2019 at 11:31 pm

Can I sue the Packers for mental anguish for this season? Is Rodgers drinking scotch before, during and after the game? Somebody needs to check what he is drinking!

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Andresmo93's picture

December 30, 2019 at 02:35 am

They do not play or win beatiful but they deserve credit. 13 wins is not an accident. This is a completely opposite team than the one we were used to. We all have seen more talented Packer teams like those of 2011 and 2014 who came up short, IMO because they lacked character.

49ers and Saints are better teams than us. I dont think we are going to the superbowl. They have simply more talent than us. Hope i am wrong. Nonetheless i am proud of the team. Nobody was thinking 13-3 and a first round bye in lafleurs first season.

As for Rodgers lets hope he integrates more in to the system but to me he is not elite any more. And it is not entirely his fault. He is 36 does not move around in the pocket like before and he has not had the system and the continuity around him like Brady or Brees. Not every QB is going to thrill until they are 50. Its easy having the same (elite) coaches for more than a decade and the likes of michael thomas, kamaras gronks and edelmans.

He is a very good QB, probably a top 10. We dont need him to be superman. And thats fine.

Go Pack!

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Djanko's picture

December 30, 2019 at 06:31 am

UGLY Win - but a win is a win and much appreciated. My biggest take away was RASHAN GARY has no clue what he is doing. You can say all you want that he is learning a new position and so forth. True but the 12th player in the draft should be a starter and a real positive to your team - this guy isn't and I suspect he won't be. Another Justin Harrell, classic under achiever.

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ironman3169's picture

December 30, 2019 at 07:21 am

Riddle me this, as I really don’t know. When was Zadarius Smith drafted? By that I mean pick number. Was he immediately sent out for Baltimore and did he have an immediate impact?

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ironman3169's picture

December 30, 2019 at 07:29 am

Never mind. Round 4. Pick 122. 5.5 sacks rookie year, followed by 1, 3.5, and 8.5. I understand, everyone wants a Nick Bosa or TJ Watt, but there is upside to Gary.

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Djanko's picture

December 30, 2019 at 07:47 am

Where is that upside - he never did anything at Michigan and he was the top recruit in the nation. Some guys in life are just overacted - he's one of those guys.

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ironman3169's picture

December 30, 2019 at 07:54 am

Hope you’re wrong. It does, however, seem like another retarded square peg round hole fiasco in the making.

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porupack's picture

December 30, 2019 at 06:48 am

I have never watched such unenjoyable wins as 12 Green Bay Packer Wins this year. One was enjoyable, 12 were only enjoyable at the 00 second.

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flackcatcher's picture

December 30, 2019 at 08:39 am

Still trying to figure out what I was watching yesterday. Never get the Smiths mad, Never... Glad they won, but.. what a strange game. I still need a beer...

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SterlingSharpe's picture

December 30, 2019 at 08:53 am

Maybe the Saints will play us with their 3rd string QB and missing their #1 & #2 WR and their #1 TE.
That'd be fun.

And then the 49ers. Maybe they'll take away Jimmy G, Kittle, Emmanuel Sanders and Deebo Samuel for us.

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purdyball46's picture

December 31, 2019 at 12:50 am

Great first season for Matt LaFleur 13-3, NFC North Champs, a complete sweep of the NFC North and a lot to work on in the post season! Many years ago Tex Schram was asked how the Tom Landry Cowboys kept winning every year and he said, " by replacing the oldest players on the roster and giving reserves of the 30 + players game experience so they can step in and play." So if this is a blueprint for success and maintaining success in the NFL then the Packers have nine players who are 30 and older that need to be addressed during the offseason. The oldest player on the roster at 36 is CB Tramon William and QB Aaron Rodgers. Williams is a slot corner and Chandon Sullivan can step into the slot corner spot. Boyle is not the replacement for Rodgers so quarterback has to be priority in either the draft or FA. Williams should retire or not resigned. Marcedes Lewis and Mason Crosby are 35 and the age players start to decline. Crosby should be resigned but not Lewis. Jimmy Graham is 33 turning 34 should finish his contract or not. Veldheer, Bulaga, Lane Taylor and Ryan Grant finish the 30 year-olds. The Packers need to bring Bulaga back for a final contract. A veteran WR should be looked for in free agency, maybe two.

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