Exactly. Rodgers said that everyone on the team, including himself, needs to self reflect after that game. He mentioned that he needs to play better, that he misfired on some throws, that he is just as culpable as the next guy on the lack of the proper energy level that the team needs.
I didn't view his comments at the press conference as "pouty" at all. I viewed them, like you said, as speaking his mind and I took them to be very genuine and from the heart.
Now, this is all going to be meaningless if he and the rest of the team comes out and lays another egg against the Titans this Sunday, but at least he has identified a problem, and I can only assume that he is going to be a big factor in getting the problem resolved.
He seemed pissed. He should be. At himself, at his teammates, at the coaching staff, and the situation as a whole. Now what he chooses to do with that pissed off attitude is totally up to him.
I posted last night that I just want to see this team play mad. With an attitude. Something I haven't seen in a long time.
While I agree with most of your post....
Rodgers long ball is awful lately, he doesn't even give his receivers a chance to catch the ball (two touchdowns he missed for sure). And if he does, it's Janis... Which is like throwing a football at a brick wall and hoping it sticks. The guy has next to zero ball skills.
My biggest problem isn't with his arm. It's the things that occur off the field, the draft, the preparation for games, the constant "Best week of practice ever", "Need to execute" BS. Yes you need to execute... That's like saying you need to score more points than the other team. Useless.
And I am fine if you say that then do something internal... But its the same **** every year. Beat the crap out of mediocre competition, struggle to do anything with any team with a above average defense.
There is A LOT wrong with this team... Ha-Ha is the worst tackler I have seen with that size in a while. Burnett is always a step late. Matthews is always hurt. Middle linebackers can tackle but below average in coverage. Special teams let downs.
That's just the start... But Rodgers is who he is, he doesn't pump up the team or have speeches. He is a great arm talent, with quite a bit of drive. Be nice if he was a little better leader. But he's not even close to the sole problem. Just not a savior either.
