Understanding the decision the Green Bay Packers Made In this offseason and why they didn't bring in elite receivers.

The Packers were just in the NFC championship, and yet lost because they relied on a player who throws the ball way to much for a 36 year old quarterback. So they went out and drafted his Heir apparent.

Aaron Rodgers is 36 years old. If he is lucky enough to play out Jordan Loves contract, he'll be 40. Rodgers has thrown around 600 passes a year since taking over for Farve and been slipping in two key areas.

Rodgers was averaging over 64% on completions and watched it fall to 62% in both 2018 and 2019. His touchdown average was over 6% of his throws and over the last two years it fell to 4.2 and 4.6 percent.

If that's not enough, since taken over in 2008 Rodgers has missed 18 of a possible 192 games, mostly due to injury. sportsinjurypredictor.com is giving Rodgers a 38% chance of injury in 2020.

Rodgers has had 3 concussions, An MCL sprain, a fractured foot, calf strain and tear but the most serious injury(to his ability to play quarterback) is twice he has fractured his shoulder clavicle, most recently in 2017. On top of that Rodgers has a fragile ego.

The Packers needed to do something to improve their offense until he surrenders it to Love. They have made a change with this draft to attempt to do what the Saints have done with Brees, Switch to a run first scheme; which will give Rodgers the play action and protect his arm.

The Packers are looking to take pressure off Aaron Rodgers in his twilight years. They want to move him into a game manager role and let him beat teams with his mind.

To help Rodgers they signed Power back AJ Dillion, and Receiving Back Patrick Taylor. Taylor can be used like the Patriots use James White and is a candidate for a receiver convert at 6'2" 217.

The Packers also signed receiving fullback Jordan Jones and Mighigan State Receiver Darrell Stewart, who's also a special team player and was projected to be a 6th or 7th round pick. Stewart also received attention from the Patriots, who signed his college quarterback.

They also signed veteran receiver Devin Funchess to add depth and could bring back slot receiver Ryan Grant to add a guy who can pick up quick yards as the number three or four.

The Packers signed a versatile tight end in Josiah Deguara. A player who can line up anywhere on the field. Can block as an extra tackle, go out for passes as a receiver, line up as a fullback or take handoffs like a powerback. He provides many options.

Then the Packers signed a bunch of guys to protect Rodgers. Guards Jon Runyan, Zack Johnson. Center Jake Hanson, and tackles Simon Staphaniak, Travis Bruffy to keep Rodgers off his back and out of danger; while opening holes for their run game.

The Packers have done just enough to help Rodgers down the stretch. Rodgers is a big money quarterback and the packers are expecting him to elevate the players around him like all big money players should.

According to Ray Rauth of DPN Sports Talk, Aaron Rodgers likes where the direction of the team is headed.

Ray quoted Rodgers as saying "I like were we're at and what we accomplished was pretty amazing. The additions we brought in, with a first year head coach; I liked our progress throughout the season. Obviously we had a lot of success and won a lot of close games..."

Ray said Rodgers is looking for production out of rookies and young players in 2020. Ray then congratulates Rodgers for his professionalism. 

For those of you who don't know, Rodgers is a diva; A regular Mariah Carey if you will. 

Ray goes on to say he believes Rodgers has to be upset but acknowledges the quarterback cannot play forever. 

A move like this also means the Packers are placing some blame on Aaron for the lack of production from their pass catchers. We've seen quarterbacks do this in the past. The most recent case was Brady's refusal to work with younger players in New England during the past few seasons.

Rodgers is just going to have to go along with the new system. If needed the Packers can adjust the team to fit Rodgers strengths but the noodle arm should benefit from from a run first system; just look what it did for Ryan Tannehill.

The Packers are in the NFC north and don't look like they're even close to being challenged for the division crown. The Packers worked smarter, not harder this offseason. 

As Ray says "All you got to do is get into the playoffs, and good things can happen."

Good things like knocking Brady and the Buccaneers out of the playoffs on route to losing to the Patriots in superbowl 55. Hey, one can dream.