Here’s what we’re NOT seeing from the Packers so far
At around 7 p.m. Lambeau Time on Sunday, Jersey Al sent his Packers blogging minions the following email:
“After Kris’ game balls in the morning, I want to hear you guys express yourselves on what you see out there from the Packers. Let’s hit this topic hard.”
— Al
I underlined the “what you see” phrase for emphasis because it was the portion of Al’s request that was just a bit off. If he wanted us to write about what we’re seeing from the Packers, the posts would be very, very short.
Right now with the Packers, there’s not much to see. It’s what we’re not seeing that’s the problem.
We’re not seeing Randall Cobb get separation and show the explosive speed he displayed his first three seasons in the NFL.
We’re not seeing Eddie Lacy put his head down and gain tough yards instead of dancing around and bouncing outside for a loss.
We’re not seeing Datone Jones do anything, making us worry that he will join Derek Sherrod and Nick Perry as recent wasted first-round draft picks.
We’re not seeing Aaron Rodgers be super-accurate like he usually is.
We’re not seeing the offensive line perform like the best of the Rodgers ere as it was advertised.
We’re not seeing any screen passes. What’s so hard about calling a screen pass to slow down pass rushers who have their ears pinned back?
We’re not seeing any imagination or innovation in Mike McCarthy’s playcalling.
We’re not seeing the middle of the defense do much of anything (but I guess we’re used to that).
We’re not seeing a genuine threat down the seam from a tight end.
We’re not seeing the Packers team we’ve all grown accustomed to.
Of those things we’re not seeing, Rodgers getting his accuracy mojo back and Lacy finding his rookie season form will go a long way in helping the Packers turn things around.
Meantime, we have to endure the third consecutive 1-2 start to a Packers season. Nobody wanted to see that.
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