It certainly seems like no one on the Green Bay Packers offense wants to take any blame for their recent failings. That is, except for receiver Randall Cobb.
Unlike play caller Tom Clements, who puts it on quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and Rodgers, who puts it on the receivers and overall offensive execution, Cobb is actually willing to look in the mirror.
“I’m not going to take anything away from that (Broncos) defense. They have a great defense — a lot of great players. And they’ve been able to do some great things this year,” Cobb said. “But us offensively, we always hold ourselves to a certain standard, and we didn’t play up to that standard this past week. Personally, I feel like it’s my fault. I have to do better. I have to make more plays. I have to break more tackles. I think definitely it’s on me, and I’m going to do everything I can to correct what I need to correct to make sure this team is ready to go on Sunday.”
Cobb does have to make more plays. He’s right about that because, without Jordy Nelson, he’s the focal point of the Packers’ passing game.
It’s also hard to do that when you’re constantly being double teamed, as Cobb is. Part of the issue then, is the Packers have to put Cobb in a position to make more plays, such as when they line him up in the backfield.
Cobb hasn’t had an impactful game since week 3, when he caught seven for 91 and three touchdowns.
Since then, Cobb has had 16 receptions for 132 yards and no touchdowns. That’s just 8.2 yards per reception, which is down there in Richard Rodgers’ territory.
Do we think that lack of production is all on Cobb?
No. There are a lot of factors working against him, including the constant double teaming (because no one else is a threat to make a play) and the play calling.
It is, however, refreshing to hear someone take responsibility.
See that, Aaron? We’re refreshed!