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3 Packers most to blame for horrible season so far

By Mike Phillips

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 23: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a play during the first quarter of the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on October 23, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 23: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a play during the first quarter of the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on October 23, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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Aaron Rodgers, Packers
Aaron Rodgers, Packers (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Packers that deserve the most blame: 2. Aaron Rodgers

Everything with the Packers starts with Aaron Rodgers and his performance simply hasn’t been good enough. Rodgers hasn’t been able to form good connections with his new receiving corps, making it harder for the offense to operate at a proficient pace.

While some have been quick to blame the complex scheme of head coach Matt LaFleur, Rodgers shoulders some of the blame for his actions during the offseason. Rodgers knew that Davante Adams and Marques Valdez-Scantling were gone but opted not to attend OTAs, wasting time that could’ve been used to develop chemistry with young players like Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson.

It is also important to note that Rodgers is 38 years old and he may be beginning to decline. The Packers made a big bet on Rodgers as their future and the production he has given them (1,403 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions in seven games) isn’t good enough to win.

There is still time for Rodgers to right the ship in an NFL that is extremely mediocre outside of three teams. Without elite talent around him, however, that task is much harder than it would otherwise be.

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