Mike's Mid-Week Chat: How close is the Packers' offense?

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If our offense has another performance where we score one quarter but no don't score for the remaining three, will there be legitimate cause for concern with three games in a row with not playing a full game of offense?


Sure. LaFleur certainly would like more consistency, but you have to remember too that very little offensive personnel changed, even if the scheme did. The Bears and Vikings knew a ton about GB's personnel. That's what you get with division matchups. The next three opponents don't have that type of knowledge base of personnel. Let's see how it goes.


We're already thin at safety and last year I heard quite a bit of talk about trying Josh Jackson there. Have you seen anything in practice (last year or this) that might indicate he has the skills or the Packers are considering it?


I've saw nothing during the spring or summer to indicate the Packers are looking at Jackson playing safety.


Will Trevor Davis have more of a role against Denver?


I'm very curious about that question myself. He's a different type of weapon for this offense and the Packers haven't used him much yet. Stay tuned.


I saw 52 getting held pretty badly during a MN pass play as he was turning the edge. I feel he will be a big help this week with pressure packages on Flacco. When he consistently finds his game, the firm of Smith, Smith and Gary is going to be scary good


That's the idea. Gary's snaps have been limited thus far, but if he continues to show up on film, more duty will come.


I am happy about 2-0 start but still see the same non-Tight end getting involved in the passing game. I expected at least 6-7 targets yet well below that mark. What is your take on this lack on TE production?


Again, after two games I'm not drawing any definitive conclusions. LaFleur said today his film review of the Minnesota game told him he needs more calls that get the ball out of the QB's hands sooner. That would suggest to me some throws to tight ends.


Seems like Davis, Scantling and Adams speed would give defenses headaches


Davis and MVS are really fast and I wonder how defenses would react to both being on the field at the same time. There's a lot of time to try different things with this offense. That's just one example.


Mike... Packer fans have to get over this whole offensive production against MN. The NFL average score has been 18-22 points since 1943 according to ProFootball Reference. We scored 21! Who cares if it was in 3 consecutive drives or once every 3 drives!


I think it was the missed opportunities, particularly in the second quarter, that were most bothersome. The Packers stopped themselves and took points off the board in a couple of instances. Those cost you eventually.


I've watched the pass to Marquez Valdez-Scantling several times now. Had the ball been thrown a bit deeper he was gone for 6. Of course, Aaron Rodgers was under some pretty good pressure and did a phenomenal job just getting it off and on target. Only a great play by the Vikings D nullified what would have been a big gain. It will be nice to see Aaron hit guys in stride again soon.


I was gonna say, that was a tough throw. Same with the one to Davante deep along the Minnesota sideline in the first half that Smith knocked out at the last second. The fact that Rodgers can still get those types of throws, while under pressure and adjusting his arm angle, etc., to where his guy still has a great chance to catch it is remarkable. The alternative is a lob like Cousins' into the end zone with Lowry in his face.


Hi Mike! While JK Scott is taking all the spotlight (and I’m truly amazed at his work so far), I want to give a huge shoutout to Hunter Bradley. It starts with him and he’s been solid on snaps.


The fact that no one has mentioned Hunter Bradley at all in his second season so far says plenty.


On same point about passing game, AR still had a slew of plays with no one open for the first 2 games, I can assume its only 2 games and hopefully someone steps up as the #2 and 3 receiver.


It's a process. Rodgers also saw on film, I'm sure, that Adams was running wide open down the middle of the field for a long TD on the play Graham got the OPI. Next time they run that play and get the same coverage, he'll be sure to give Adams a glance. Stuff like that happens in football all the time.


to piggyback on Ed-i agree that many of 12's throws seem to have more air and lower velocity than years previous and it's lead to pass break ups and missed opportunities-am i dreaming? If not, is this more of a trust issue or something physical?


Rodgers has a lightning-quick release and when he sees an opening, he's more inclined to get the ball out and let the receiver make the play than take the time to step up and fire. It all depends on the pressure and his feel for the game. But he can still let it rip, believe me. He has not lost his fastball, if that's what you're worried about.


Exactly. Minnesota made some good defensive plays. The Packers also blew some chances. Nobody was letting up or taking it easy.


Just win, baby


That, too.


The player moves this season, and the results, have fans very excited. Has this been largely BG, or are there others involved in the process?


The entire personnel staff was involved in remaking the defense. They had their targets in free agency, studied all the guys, and set their priorities. The final decisions are Gutekunst's, but between free agency and the draft, it was a hugely collaborative effort to find the players they felt Pettine needed. And Pettine was involved in many of those evaluations, too.


I still can't believe the booth call from New York. I know on your podcast you said it was OPI however on the Fox broadcast Dean Blandeno said no. Why does Fox have a commentator contradicting NFL HQ.


That happens all the time. It goes to show how nuanced the rules are and often there are valid opinions on both sides. I thought it was pretty clear on the film Cook wasn't running much of a route and engaged with Savage without any attempt to break away from the contact. I totally get why the penalty was called.