AR was MVP-like the first 6 games and Adams missed all but one of them; the rest of the time Adams’ QB was some stooge that was the 30th rated QB in the league. If MVP Rodgers played the entire year Adams misses most of 5 games; but still gets 65-75 catches for 8-900 yards.
Example: Adams’ worst game was T’giving v. Bears: 11 targets, 2 catches, 14 yards, 1 drop, one target INT . But, if Aaron Rodgers was an MVP, Adams’ stat line would have read 9 targets, 7 catches, 68 yards [At least], 1 TD, 1 Drop and no INTs. And if Aaron Rodgers would have delivered the dropped pass on time, Adams may have had another catch for 15 yards.
Here’s the 11 targets:
1st Q; 11:39. Adams in slot does that 0-line out; slot CB hits him at Line of scrimmage; Adams breaks tackle and goes for 6 yards.
1st Q; 9:19. Adams runs a go down right sideline, the CB is 10 Yards off LOS and in bail technique; there is no separation deep and there would not with anyone else either. Aaron Rodgers throws the ball away beyond everyone. Aaron Rodgers should have thrown to Cobb, who was wide open and undoubtedly the 2nd read with a 2 line dig route. The Bears blitzed 5, protection was just so so, the ends were closing and a push was coming up the middle; but there easily was time to make 2nd read and probably 3rd read, which was probably Perillo on a chip and leaking into shallow left flat. Should have been no throw.
1st Q; 8:41- Adams makes an out move and runs a perfect inside seem route creating about 5 yards of separation and then drops an almost perfect pass; this was definitely a “drop.” As usual, separation is not caused by speed. Separation typically occurs because the WR is able to make a move that will cause the CB to shift his weight in the wrong direction prematurely and then sensing that weight shift makes a cut. ELITE route runners have a sense to make this move at the perfect moment so as to create the separation at the place and moment that is timed to match when QB is to make his read on that WR for that play. Adams ran an ELITE route.
Nerd made a comment in another thread about AR’s timing could cause the drops and another seemed to disagree saying AR’s bad timing does not cause the ball to go thru Adams’ hands; it is a lack of concentration. But, Nerd is right, if the throw is not when and where expected Adams now starts thinking about his secondary move; this splits his concentration, which is no excuse for the drop, but is a contributing factor. On this play, Aaron Rodgers was late with the throw, he ran out of pocket for no apparent reason and threw a bit of a wobbler late and off his back foot. Aaron Rodgers is probably graded as 10% at fault for this INC by the staff.
2Q :08- It was end of half. At Bears 32, I have no idea what Adams route was; but there are 2 choices: a quick out to get a touch closer or a go route hoping the CB is sitting on the out. Adams didn’t look for short pass at all and ran a total half-assed go.
3Q 7:00- Adams runs another sweet 2 line dig. He dropped hips as if to fake the dig, and just as Porter dropped his weight [getting ready for the out] Adams kept running the dig. He had 2 yards of separation. AR's throw did not lead Adams enough forcing Adams to stop; when Adams stopped Porter ran right into him for PI that was not called. The ball hit Adams in the chest and Porter’s hit was not all that violent. Though not a “drop,” Adams should have made the catch. If a good throw Adams gets a catch for 12 yards [and maybe turns up field and gets alot more]
3Q 6:46-Adams runs a WR screen sets up at about ½ yard past LOS; Aaron Rodgers throws the ball 1 yard behind line and at Adams’ ankles. Adams dropped the ball, don’t think it was on purpose, but it should have been because his catching ball behind LOS with momentum moving backward ruined the play. That could have been a nice gain; but for the throw. If a good throw Adams gets a catch for 8 yards [one broken tackle would have been 15 more].
4Q 8:50- Adams runs an 2 line out, he is wide open a good 2-3 yards of separation and Aaron Rodgers throws off back foot and leads Adams so much he cant even dive for the ball. If a good throw Adams has a catch for 12 yards on the play.
4Q 3:23 Rodgers [slot] and Adams [outside] crossed. This play is designed to isolate the safety 1 on 1 with Adams when CB takes Rodgers in flat and Safety has to match w/ Adams. But Bears didn’t switch, the stayed man. Adams was “picked” by the safety racing to the flat to cover Rodgers and ball went right to Porter for INT. This ball should never have been thrown, with the safety in that spot. If the safety was looking for the ball he would have been the one with the INT. Should have been no throw.
4Q 2:45 Adams again ran another beautiful Dig route; has 3-4 yards separation and this time instead of throwing the ball behind Adams he led Adams to much who had to dive to get a finger tip on the ball. A good throw gets Adams 14 yards.
4Q 1:18 3rd and 7 at Chicago 16 down by 4 [the game is on the line] Adams runs a great route again pressuring Porter up field [would have had more separation if not at Chicago 16]. Adams clears yard to gain by 3 yards allowing him to come back and make the catch with a good hit by Porter for 8 yards.
4Q :29 4th and G down by 4. Adams has his guy on right hip; if Aaron Rodgers throws to lower to left hip it’s a TD, instead he throw it high, not far enough left. If a good throw Adams gets a catch for 8 yards and a TD and a win!
Originally Posted by: Barfarn