The Green Bay Packers lose their second straight at Lambeau on Sunday against the New York Jets. There was plenty of opportunity for the Packers to seal their win. Unfortunately, things didn’t pan out the way people wanted it to go.
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith spoke after Sunday’s loss. It sprung with Dan Orlovsky’s comment on how the Packers are soft.
“I don’t know the last time a team went into Green Bay and physically beat you up..” Orlovsky says.
“We’re not saying Dallas in soft, we ain’t saying Philly is soft, we’re not saying that about any of these teams…” Smith says. “That’s a culture issue when your team is considered ‘soft’…”
While people are quick to blame Aaron Rodgers for the lack of effort and production brought forth by the team, Smith said it falls back on the coaches. The coach sets the standard and the culture of the team, and if the team isn’t doing what they need to, that’s ultimately the coach’s fault.
“If I have a quarterback that’s that great, the first thing I want is rough riders; Because rough riders are going to hold everybody else accountable to do everything they can to maximize his greatness.”
Smith also added, “The greatest talent, in the quarterback position that we may have ever seen, got a coach that’s coaching softies.”
Looking Ahead
It’s kind of difficult to truly pinpoint what the recipe for success is for the Packers. Nonetheless, there is a little bit of optimism to keep in mind. Remember that the Packers team that won the 2011 Super Bowl, did start off their season at 3-3. Not that I’m saying right now the Packers deserve a trip to the Super Bowl, let alone the playoffs. I am saying that there is that little glimpse of hope. I know it sounds outlandish, as I’m talking about Wisconsin sports. But, there’s always thinking.
The way things are looking right now, if the Packers don’t fix whatever issues they have going on, they won’t see a playoff appearance. They have the talent, they have the guys, but whatever is causing them to be in this predicament? It’s got to be fixed.
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