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“A Disservice to the Team As Well as..”: Four-Time MVP Aaron Rodgers Struggling Without a Top WR Makes Super Bowl Winner Slam Packers Youth Strategy

Published 11/06/2022, 6:00 AM EST

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Aaron Rodgers and the Packers look down and out. Their ideas are not working. The experts wonder where the Bays are going in the new season. However, a confident A-Rod said the former Super Bowl winners will bounce back soon. But it is not too easy, believes analysts. 

According to Jason McCourty, the Packers have done a disservice to Rodgers by not fielding a top WR like Davante Adams in the team. Notably, their focus on youngsters has not gone well with the Super Bowl winner. They have done a disservice to the team as well as Rodgers. They like the young guys they have. Give him another weapon and see what he can do,” the experienced campaigner said in a direct message to Packers. 

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When A-Rod and Adams parted ways this season

Initially, the Packers signed Rodgers to a three-year, $150.8 million deal. It revived hopes of a continued association with his teammate Adams. However, they traded Mr. January to the Raiders. He signed a five-year, $140 million deal with the Vegas. It made him reunite with his former Fresno State buddy, Derek Carr. However, the duo has not yet repeated their magic in the league. 

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Both the Packers and Raiders are struggling for wins in the new season. They already lost five games, and their playoff hopes are in limbo. Alongside Buccaneers, they are among the three most disappointing teams in the new season. 

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Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers continue to struggle for form

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Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams were a better duo when they played together. A-Rod completed 19 of 30 passes for 203 yards and two TDs against the Bills in the last game. Meanwhile, Adams caught one ball for three yards against the Saints. 

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The experienced superstar has totaled 1,800 passing yards, 13 passing touchdowns, four interceptions, and a 94.5 quarterback rating, this season. He completed 66.4 percent of his passes. 

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Meanwhile, Adams had a quiet season. He completed 38 receptions, 512 receiving yards, and five receiving touchdowns. This is remarkably low from his average of 96.8 receptions with the Packers. The duo is searching for their form. They need to bounce back, taking inspiration from old memories. 

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Nidheesh Kumar

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Nidheesh Kumar is an NFL writer for EssentiallySports. He has completed his Masters in Communication from the University of Hyderabad and was previously a sports journalist with Telangana Today. An avid enthusiast, Nidheesh is a loyal fan of writing and conversations revolving anything remotely around sports.
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Gurjyot Singh Dadial