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 didnโt pan out the way people wanted it to go.
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith spoke after Sundayโs loss. It sprung with Dan Orlovskyโs comment on how the Packers are soft.
โI donโt know the last time a team went into Green Bay and physically beat you up..โ Orlovsky says.
โWeโre not saying Dallas in soft, we ainโt saying Philly is soft, weโre not saying that about any of these teamsโฆโ Smith says. โThatโs a culture issue when your team is considered โsoftโโฆโ
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 isnโt doing what they need to, thatโs ultimately the coachโs fault.
โIf I have a quarterback thatโs 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.โ
Smith also added, โThe greatest talent, in the quarterback position that we may have ever seen, got a coach thatโs coaching softies.โ
Looking Ahead
Itโs 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 Iโm 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 Iโm talking about Wisconsin sports. But, thereโs always thinking.
The way things are looking right now, if the Packers donโt fix whatever issues they have going on, they wonโt see a playoff appearance. They have the talent, they have the guys, but whatever is causing them to be in this predicament? Itโs got to be fixed.
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