Nonstopdrivel;361009We didn't see it as much this game, so perhaps it's a moot point now, but as someone who has lived with a gimpy ankle for most of my adult life, I found dhazer's suggestion intriguing. It's been almost a decade and a half since I hurt my ankle, yet there are still times—unpredictable, but debilitating—when my ankle flares up. A couple months ago I was trying to play baseball with my sons, and I just couldn't plant my foot. Every time I went to catch or pitch or swing the bat, a stabbing pain went up my leg and I had to grit my teeth to keep from howling. If Rodgers is experiencing an issue like this, it would be totally understandable if he's finding it difficult to plant his foot.

Personally, although I wouldn't rule it out entirely, I don't think that's the main issue here. It strikes me as mostly a psychological issue: Maybe Rodgers has gotten scared of getting hit; maybe he's finally developed the case of yips I'd been dreading through all those seasons where he got plastered play after play; maybe he's just trying to do too much with too little. Maybe it's all of the above. Whatever it is, I'd be truly surprised if it doesn't get fixed sooner or later.

It's clearly a combination of things. It's not just Aaron Rodgers, it's not just the WRs, RBs, coaches, or defense. There are a lot of issues and the synergistic effect can be hard to correct without really doing anything differently. Without a doubt, better talent would help. It always does. Jared Cook would make a difference. Having a #1 WR would make a big difference. Right now, the Packers have three borderline #2/3 type receivers, a worthless tight end, and no running back. Of course there are going to be some struggles, especially when the QB1 is simultaneously struggling.

Kind of an interesting re-read.