Rodgers’ first season wasn’t as rosy in terms of supporting cast as many people seem to remember. Sure there were big names but many were pre-prime or post-prime.
From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel archives:
“Rodgers had to do much of the work himself because the Packers dropped from first to 14th in yards gained after the catch, according to STATS. The four returning wide receivers plus tight end Donald Lee all saw their yards-after-catch average decrease. The WRs also dropped 24 passes, most by the group since 2002, and Jennings was the leader with nine. The fact no running back had a reception for 20 yards or more reflected an unproductive screen game. The No. 18 rank in percentage of sacks allowed was Green Bay’s worst finish since 1996. The offensive line was charged with 22 sacks, its most since '96.”
Rodgers’ first season wasn’t as rosy in terms of supporting cast as many people seem to remember. Sure there were big names but many were pre-prime or post-prime.
From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel archives:
“Rodgers had to do much of the work himself because the Packers dropped from first to 14th in yards gained after the catch, according to STATS. The four returning wide receivers plus tight end Donald Lee all saw their yards-after-catch average decrease. The WRs also dropped 24 passes, most by the group since 2002, and Jennings was the leader with nine. The fact no running back had a reception for 20 yards or more reflected an unproductive screen game. The No. 18 rank in percentage of sacks allowed was Green Bay’s worst finish since 1996. The offensive line was charged with 22 sacks, its most since '96.”