Rodgers has not been elite much (couple games yes) and what I see is a lack of confidence and I'm not speaking so much of it being in his receivers but in himself. Of course the element of confidence in who he throws too (or not) is a part of it. He doesn't throw into tight windows much anymore and rarely puts up a 50/50 ball.
As far as the receivers go it doesn't help that the group as a whole is average at best and could be argued below average. They don't have a #2 nor do they have a reliable TE threat. So for me there is not any mystery in what causes the great inconsistencies from this offense. They will go back to back TD drives then not score for two or three quarters. Contributing to this is a number of things that generally add up to getting behind the chains and predictable. Poor execution, dumb penalties, etc., In other words when we have to pass our way out of poor down and distance it most often doesn't happen. This is where having average receivers come into play. The fire power in the passing game to overcome or lift the team is just not there. When this team runs the ball well and stays away from penalties they play well. When these things aren't happening we get the back to back to back 3 & outs. No one is making a play.
As they say it's players not plays so wouldn't it be true that inconsistent play is the result of inconsistent players? I think we can all agree ARod has been inconsistent, however, he also has the ability to be much better. I can't say that with much confidence about the guys on the receiving end, however, if Rodgers elevates his play this will obviously raise the level of play by his receivers. My early Christmas wish is for ML to play Kumerow and Lazard more. They have shown a greater ability to make a big play and, maybe more importantly, a play when they really need it. When we get up against these good teams like the Vikes one or two of those can be the difference in a W or an L.
"The train is leaving the station."