It will be interesting to see if the loss of Adams is, indeed, an "addition by subtraction" scenario for the Packers. Also, whether Adams will continue to be as productive with a new QB, especially one not nearly as good as Rodgers. And as far as Rogers being in the "doldrums", he snapped out of that with the drafting of Love. But, Rodgers' penchant for getting tunnel vision, and focusing solely on Adams during crucial moments was a significant factor in recent playoff losses. So, again, "addition by subtraction"? We can only hope.

Well done Bruce. Hard not to funnel your passing game through one guy when he performs like Adams did. Now the offense will work like it was suppose to....find the open man not the all-pro.

Who will opposing teams double team regarding our WRs? Adams was always double teamed and Rodgers still threw him the ball. We have a lot of playmakers in our WR room, right now. I think opposing teams' secondaries will have fits, knowing who to cover. GO PACK, GO!!!

Adams was the #1 WR because he was open the most often. He beat his man more than any other receiver on the team. Now we have some good prospects but can they get open? That’s the key. Once, when asked who was his favorite receiver, Rodgers replied “the open one”. Now we have fast guys, big guys, smooth guys and experienced guys. The question remains, can they get open? Once that’s clear then we will know how the corps will perform.

Happy to be optimistic, but play some games against opponents who are rushing your passer, disguising coverages, and generally game-planning to beat your offense.

In preseason, everybody or those of a certain focal point before preseason started, are labeled by various adjectives which has many believing they're recording a new video to 'Bust a Move'

https://youtu.be/OvuG5cBaRxk

when the reality of the official season starts, many of these when up against other players then their own teammates may look like this

https://youtu.be/HQu_NLRvULM

Let's see what happens when the real dance starts, and you're not 'chair dancing' anymore.

After three years of a very effective passing game, I’m no t worried that we’re going to be unable to pass.

Since I think it’s relevant here, I’m going to do something I normally avoid and post a reply to a question posed about What Toure brings to the table that jI made in another thread. I think people continue to overlook his potential, this year and after. Here’s why:

Toure is a guy who can get deep and did regularly, but excelled over the middle. He’s not as fast as Doubs is, though he timed faster at 4.48, Doubs has shown he’s faster than that.

Toure is very fluid and maintains speed during changes in direction. He tracks the ball well in the air, has really good body control. He has an initial burst or twitch to beat defenders but he is a long strider who builds up to top speed (I think he’s faster over 60 than many quicker over 40). In addition to being a leading deep play receiver in the FBS, he broke Randy Moss’ FCS single game receiving record with 303 yards on 12 passes, an average of over 25 a reception.

Some see the lack of real burning speed and his fluidity and ability to find space as making him primarily a slot candidate. He did play in the slot regularly in college, but he also played outside significantly and in all WR roles. Interestingly, while he’s played slot in practice quite regularly, we only saw him outside in family night.

Toure also runs pretty good routes and a varied route tree. There’s a little more room for polishing than Doubs perhaps. He could use some play strength to improve against press coverage. He can get overpowered in physically contested catch situations too. Despite that he’s a willing and decent blocker by and not shy of contact. In college he also ran the ball occasionally.

Toure was offered a late minute scholarship by Montana and took it. He played there for for years and then a year at Nebraska as a graduate transfer. He was voted their receiver if the year and an honorable Big 10 mention. Despite that one year in the FBS, due to conference and route there Toure got very little attention. He no doubt suffered in that regard especially because of the glut of Covid extra year players and WRs.

Toure wasn’t even invited to the combine. He ran in the 4.4s at his pro day but where he really shone was in the lateral movement and change of direction drills. Toure’s three-cone time of 6.77 seconds would have ranked him third amongst his position group at the combine, and his 4.22 short shuttle would have placed him fourth among the receivers in Indianapolis. This kid has some true plus physical abilities.

I really liked Toure once a friend pointed him out. I had him going near where Doubs actually did (I had Doubs in the second). Toure has real upside, but he’s more ready to play than a lot of mid rounders as well. I was shocked when we got him. He’s a guy who can be decent at everything, play anywhere and get separation short or deep and I think a little more physical development will make that more so.

As some know, I was a little shocked by the Watson pick on a win now year: despite being excited by Watson as a boom/bust type for months, he’s a big development project in my opinion. When we bagged Toure, I breathed an immediate sigh of relief. Another WR who should be able to help this year and still have upside despite being a little older at 24.

I’ve been listening to people overlooking Toure based on his being a 7th rounder and due to infatuation with Watson’s potential and, latterly and more understandably, due to Doubs exceeding all expectations thus far. I didn’t doubt that, when given an opportunity, Toure would make a statement that might open a few eyes. I think he just did. He will have ups and downs but I think he will do so again.

I agree with this. MLF's offense is designed to scheme guys open, not really force it to one guy, even if he is always the first read. I think Rodgers will be and forced to be playing in the rythm of the offense. He is still lethal from the pocket playing this way. Getting the ball out quick this will be a good offense. If he starts holding the ball, looking for second reaction plays, not going to work.

We may have another DA type talent and don’t know it yet. How long did it take DA to arrive? Some wanted him cut with the bust label after his second year.

I'll also go with the "addition by subtraction" theme. It wasn't a bad thing that Aaron threw mostly to Adams, given that Adams could get open against double or triple coverage and mind-meld with Aaron and make amazing catches. But it caused the offense to be more one-dimensional in the passing game than it should be. The absence of Adams still leaves Aaron with a plethora of excellent targets. Let's not forget the tight ends (especially when Tonyan returns) and the running backs, all of whom will help spread the receiving workload. It's almost an embarrassment of riches. Lastly, Aaron will be highly motivated to prove that he can perform just as well if not better this year even without Adams. I'm looking forward to Aaron setting new statistical records and winning two more MVP awards: one for the regular season and one in the Superbowl.