Just to play devils advocate, I know it is year 2 rather than rookie year and MLF now calling plays. But Gmo was out basically all last year, Cobb was hurt and EQB wasn't suited up a few times....MVS had all last year to develop quicker. And there are still discussions, at least on here, that he isn't totally a #2 guy yet. So guys being forced into the line up and developing may not be the greatest thing. And that was all with Adams playing all year so he was getting all the attention. Now Adams isn't there to free up MVS.
Depending how you view it, could be a hindrance. Again, this is just me playing devils advocate. It is great to see the team grinding out victories without Adams, it is forcing them to run an offense and Rodgers cannot be set on finding Adams or bust. Last few weeks Rodgers has been making plays like he is 26, not 36. That is where I feel the benefit is. It is almost forcing Rodgers to depend on MLF's offense and schemes.
If you recall, last year was a dumpster fire on offense. Mike McCarthy... don't need to say much more.
The fact that Aaron Rodgers, a 2 time MVP, relegated to being mired in said dumpster fire, with no support from his immediate staff, who couldn't trust his 3 new, young receivers, somehow has built the relationships and is realizing the success we see today is remarkable. MVS learning ANYTHING in that toxic environment was a plus. Same for EQ, Geronimo, along with the early IR'd Kumerow and the PS Lazard. I never saw Rodgers so incredibly pissed off and discouraged in my life.
This really has been a blessing in disguise. We are seeing some amazing play from all of our young WRs - especially the emergence of Allen Lazard, and we are also witnessing a camaraderie between Rodgers and his receivers unlike anything since the 2010 SB winning season. And, we are only 8 weeks into the season.
The numbers are not pointing to this being a hindrance, at all...
3rd Down Passing v. OAK/KC
12/15 215 yds, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
158.3 QB Rating
Rodgers has thrown for over 300 yds with 3+ TDs and 0 INT in back to back weeks. No other Packers QB has ever done it even once. Ever.
Aaron Rodgers current passer rating when targeting individual Packers WRs:
Kumerow 145.1
Lazard 134.8
J. Williams 131.4
A. Jones 126.3
Vitale 118.8
Graham 118.5
Lewis 111.8
Adams 106.6
MVS 105.7
Allison 96.7
Shepherd 16.7
And, Gutes did add Ryan Grant, someone Davante Adams propped highly... I think we are going to be OK, and the numbers are looking pretty sweet, especially just 8 weeks into a completely new system.
