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<blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 658502"><p>First off, Brady's arm strength is not "limited" in the way we might have called limited the 2015 version of Peyton Manning or any number of marginal QBs. Brady "cannon"? No. But he can put some mustard on the ball, with accuracy. But that's neither here nor there.</p><p></p><p>I'm not immune to frustration over the Packer's more-or-less abandonment of West Coast principals: short timing routes when the defenses are giving them away. Further, watching Rodgers give up open 10 yard throws that would move the chains in his frequent exits from the pocket, lo these many years, in favor of the downfield throw can also be frustrating when that deep ball hits the ground, while forgetting the impact when it doesn't.</p><p></p><p>If the occasional Rodgers/McCarthy dust-ups are related to this question, so far Rodgers wins.</p><p></p><p>And if McCarthy concedes, if there is actually an issue in this regard, that's a recognition of the QBs identity and consequently the identity of this offense. You're not going to change that, and if you tried to it could be quite disruptive. Relax, and let Rodgers be Rodgers.</p><p></p><p>As for last season, it was abundantly obvious to everyone that the receivers were not getting separation often enough. Losing Nelson as an opponent focus had a lot of impact beyond just the lost productivity. Was Cobb's early shoulder injury bothering him throughout the year? Perhaps. Adams had ankle/foot issues throughout the year, from leaving the Seattle game with an ankle injury in September to sitting out practice with a foot injury in December...he may have been playing through issues the entire season. Jones, while a welcome addition given the issues, showed a pronounced drop off in speed and was down to savvy, not ideal in the separation equation.</p><p></p><p>I'd also point out that the pass blocking was not up to par. Rodgers being forced to bail under the 2.5 second bell was a lot more frequent than what one would call acceptable. Looking for the exit route and the first couple steps getting out takes some 10ths. of second where his eyes are not downfield. Separation windows may be there...and then they aren't by the time he gets back to looking downfield.</p><p></p><p>There were enough mitigating factors to suggest that some notable change in approach is not in order, particularly given it goes counter to an ingrained identity.</p><p></p><p>The one thing I do question is whether the Packer route combos have become somewhat predictable. One season of performance issues is not likely to force significant passing scheme changes after many years of high productivity. If all hands are on deck and healthy, and the problems persist, then and only then will a rush to the drawing board...or digging into the back pages of the play book...be in order.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HardRightEdge, post: 658502"] First off, Brady's arm strength is not "limited" in the way we might have called limited the 2015 version of Peyton Manning or any number of marginal QBs. Brady "cannon"? No. But he can put some mustard on the ball, with accuracy. But that's neither here nor there. I'm not immune to frustration over the Packer's more-or-less abandonment of West Coast principals: short timing routes when the defenses are giving them away. Further, watching Rodgers give up open 10 yard throws that would move the chains in his frequent exits from the pocket, lo these many years, in favor of the downfield throw can also be frustrating when that deep ball hits the ground, while forgetting the impact when it doesn't. If the occasional Rodgers/McCarthy dust-ups are related to this question, so far Rodgers wins. And if McCarthy concedes, if there is actually an issue in this regard, that's a recognition of the QBs identity and consequently the identity of this offense. You're not going to change that, and if you tried to it could be quite disruptive. Relax, and let Rodgers be Rodgers. As for last season, it was abundantly obvious to everyone that the receivers were not getting separation often enough. Losing Nelson as an opponent focus had a lot of impact beyond just the lost productivity. Was Cobb's early shoulder injury bothering him throughout the year? Perhaps. Adams had ankle/foot issues throughout the year, from leaving the Seattle game with an ankle injury in September to sitting out practice with a foot injury in December...he may have been playing through issues the entire season. Jones, while a welcome addition given the issues, showed a pronounced drop off in speed and was down to savvy, not ideal in the separation equation. I'd also point out that the pass blocking was not up to par. Rodgers being forced to bail under the 2.5 second bell was a lot more frequent than what one would call acceptable. Looking for the exit route and the first couple steps getting out takes some 10ths. of second where his eyes are not downfield. Separation windows may be there...and then they aren't by the time he gets back to looking downfield. There were enough mitigating factors to suggest that some notable change in approach is not in order, particularly given it goes counter to an ingrained identity. The one thing I do question is whether the Packer route combos have become somewhat predictable. One season of performance issues is not likely to force significant passing scheme changes after many years of high productivity. If all hands are on deck and healthy, and the problems persist, then and only then will a rush to the drawing board...or digging into the back pages of the play book...be in order. [/QUOTE]
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