Dealt WR Davante Adams to Raiders for 2022 first- and second-round picksĪdams contract issues came to a head this offseason.This late into the all-time great quarterback’s career, is this a Packers formula that will work? Trades: The 38-year-old quarterback, who does not sound like he aims to follow in Tom Brady‘s footsteps by playing into his mid-40s, is now without his top two receivers from 2021. Much has changed since, inviting big-picture questions.Īaron Rodgers agreeing to stay in Green Bay marked the franchise’s most important offseason development, but the top weapon from his 13 years commanding the Packers’ offense leaving has brought scrutiny. The Packers managed a third straight 13-win season but endured a divisional-round upset. 1 seeds from 2020-21 were a first in franchise history - with record-based home-field advantage only being introduced in the mid-1970s - but neither led to a Super Bowl berth. So then that way we can be able to react faster, play faster and just be able to dominate and continue to be who we are.Back to becoming a consistent Super Bowl threat in recent years, the Packers have remained unable to overcome perpetual postseason stumbling blocks. “Aaron spoke to us about what he likes or what not just based on concepts or what he sees,” Doubs said. All the legends who have been through here - it’s just about us carrying on that standard and stepping up.”įellow rookie Romeo Doubs, who has stood out in camp and looks as though he could be in line to start for the Packers come Week 1, also discussed the meeting. “Basically, letting us know that the Green Bay receiving corps has always been held to a super-high standard. “It was just really giving us advice,” seventh-round pick Samori Toure said. Rob Demovsky of ESPN reported one day later that Aaron Rodgers, the rest of the QB room and high-level members of the team’s offensive coaching staff convened a meeting with the receivers to clear the air and attempt to get on the same page. A lot of drops, a lot of bad route decisions, running the wrong route, so we’ve got to get better in that area.” “The young guys, especially young receivers, we’ve got to be way more consistent. Repeat mistakes are a problem, so we’ve just got to clean those up a little bit,” Rodgers said. “It’s, unfortunately, some of the same guys. The stress of that is beginning to make itself apparent in quarterback Aaron Rodgers‘ words and actions.įollowing a joint practice with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, Rodgers was highly critical of his young group of wideouts for the first time since training camp began late last month.
The measure might seem a bridge too far, but the wide receiver group is probably the biggest roster concern for the Packers heading into the regular season.
GettyQuarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers reacts during the third quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Decemin Baltimore, Maryland. Rodgers Meets With WRs After Speaking Out on Repeated Struggles but rostering a pure return man is difficult to justify for Super Bowl contenders.ĪLL the latest Packers news straight to your inbox! Join the Heavy on Packers newsletter here! His biggest impact came on punt and kick returns. Rodgers caught just four passes for 45 yards on eight targets and ran the ball once for 11 yards. … Instead of making a point of involving Rodgers, head coach Matt LaFleur kept him on the bench. It’s never a good sign when a top-100 pick at a position of need can’t get onto the field as a rookie.Īmari Rodgers was supposed to provide depth and the occasional impact play on manufactured touches for the Green Bay Packers. Ian Wharton of Bleacher Report on Wednesday, August 17, suggested that player is second-year wideout and special teamer Amari Rodgers. The latter initiative could take several forms, one of which might involve moving on from a talented player who has, nevertheless, struggled to put it all together. Predictably, the Green Bay Packers wide receiver room is struggling with repeated mistakes, and the patience of the team’s leaders is wearing thin.Īt some point, the Packers will have to make cuts, and perhaps send a message or two as well. Josh Thomas #36 of the Buffalo Bills tackles Amari Rodgers #8 of the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on Augin Orchard Park, New York.