Now that many Green Bay Packer fans are on the window ledge following Sunday's dramatic, and surprisingly pathetic, performance against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it's time to put things in the proper perspective.
It's not that bad, people!
Did anyone who had watched the first 4 games REALLY think this version of the Green&Gold was that good? I certainly wasn't thinking an unbeaten season was in the future. But a 4-1 record after five weeks? I'll take that all day long.
Serious issues on defense, injuries on offense -- primarily to wide receiver, a somewhat weak area to being with -- all add to question marks with this team.
Perhaps the biggest question mark should be quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Blasphemy to doubt him, I know, but in Sunday's game the change was noticeable.
Not after the Pick 6, mind you. A poor throw, yes. And if you watched the replay, you could see that Rodgers never took his eyes off the intended target, Davante Adams. So the Tampa defensive back read the eyes, made the play.
But after the second interception, this off the hands of Adams, it looked like Rodgers checked out. Missing a wide-open Mercedes Lewis in the middle only added to that frustration and change. He wasn't the same quarterback and the Buccaneers sensed blood in the water for sure.
In his career, he has lost by 14 or more points 19 times. And in his career, when trailing at any point, Rogers has a losing record, coming back to win just 47.7% of the time.
Of course, going against a top-notch, aggressive defense also added to Green Bay's woes.
The key to consider here: Will this blow out loss snowball into a loss at Houston, and beyond? Or can Coach Matt LaFleur and Rodgers get the team refocused?
Tune in Sunday to find out.
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