It May be Time for the Green Bay Packers to Have THAT Conversation

The Green Bay Packers are in the middle of a three-game losing streak. Even worse, considering their remaining schedule, it's uncertain when that will end with the current rate of play. Four of their next five opponents (Buffalo, Dallas, Tennessee and Philadelphia) all have winning records, with the exception being Detroit who possess one of […]

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Oct 23, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is helped up by teammates in front of Washington Commanders defensive end James Smith-Williams (96) after the final play of their game at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The Green Bay Packers are in the middle of a three-game losing streak. Even worse, considering their remaining schedule, it's uncertain when that will end with the current rate of play.

Four of their next five opponents (Buffalo, Dallas, Tennessee and Philadelphia) all have winning records, with the exception being Detroit who possess one of the league's top scoring offenses.

There are many reasons for the Packers playing the way they have: hurt/underwhelming offensive line, unable to sustain the running game, lack of quality WR depth, etc.

However, there is another culprit for the Packers lackluster play this season. QB Aaron Rodgers.

While it may seem almost sacrilegious to blame a future Hall of Famer, the numbers indicate Rodgers has plenty to do with the struggles.

Through seven games, Rodgers is experiencing a large number of career-lows in his career:

  • Total QBR (40.5)
  • Yards per completion (9.8)
  • Net yards gained per attempt (5.7)
  • Yards per attempt (6.5)
  • Passing yards per game (228.1)
  • Passer rating (94.9)
  • Bad throw percentage (13%)

While some may able to R-E-L-A-X more than others, there's almost none of that in the Green Bay locker room. The Packers offensive line can't stay healthy and up to parr, but Rodgers has made it clear he doesn't want to play out of play action.

His mobility isn't what it once was and looks more and more like a statue in the pocket, ready to get toppled.

With the bad play on Rodgers, the receiving core and offensive line, combined with their non-desire to run the ball, what else can the Green Bay Packers do on offense to change anything?

At this rate, it may be time to see QB Jordan Love if the offense can't figure it out. And it starts with number 12.

Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports