Guessing you are basing your opinion on one game, the last one. If that is how you want to evaluate players, I can't stop you, not many of the Packers had a good game on Thursday night, should we start looking for their replacements too?
After 3 games this year, here is a little bit better evaluation and less narrow minded opinion of Blake than the one you have. Once again, if you do not see how talent around an ILB effects their play, I can't do much more to help you out.
https://www.packers.com/news/blake-martinez-excelling-as-packers-field-general-on-defense
Yes, my opinion is clearly based on the last game! Which is why I've been saying the same things about Blake the past two years. It's easy to find, if you want.
I'll ask you again: how does the player next to Blake affect his ability (or lack thereof) to take on blocks? How does the player next to Blake affect his poor coverage IN HIS OWN ZONE?
Lastly, you cited an article from the official Packers website. Do you truly think that's less biased than me? Like...do you think they're going to say anything bad?! Wes Hod isn't a bad writer, but he's being paid to be a puff piece writer for the Packers!
I've said it for the past two years, and I'll continue to say it. Blake is an average LB. He's mediocre in coverage. He's mediocre at shedding blocks. He's got below average speed. He's a smart player, knows the playbook and well and communicates well. He shoots unblocked gaps pretty well. He rarely makes plays behind the LOS that are not schemed.
Now, instead of finding things to refute anything I say, you just talk about his teammates. Which, really, is exactly my point! He only succeeds when those around him do well. He's a product of those around him, not a playmaker. He's fine as a #2 LB, but he shouldn't be a #1, and he shouldn't be paid like it.
Now, I will say (and have said) that he's playing better than he did last year. But still, I just don't think he's anything better than average.
