Green Bay Packers offense 2014 year in review and grades

Jan 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws the ball to Jordy Nelson (87) against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Quarterback  –  While Aaron Rodgers may never reach the heights of his 2011 MVP season, 2014 was close.  Rodgers completed 65.6% of his passes on the year for 4,381 yards, 38 TD and just 5 INT.

Despite being aided by a quality line and running game, Rodgers’ 2014 season impresses me due to the limited options given to him at WR and TE.  Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb provided elite top options, but beyond them, Rodgers was left with inconsistency at the third and fourth receiver spots.  Richard Rodgers impressed me later in the season at tight end, but he and Andrew Quarless were unable to provide their QB with an athletic weapon over the middle.

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Rodgers added another 269 yards and 2 TD’s on the ground, picking apart opposing defenses to the tune of 6.3 YPC.  He was slowed by the late-season calf injury, but the threat of Rodgers using his athleticism plays a major role in his success.  Rodgers also continued to be one of the league’s best while throwing against the blitz.

Past Rodgers on the depth chart, Matt Flynn was brought in to close out some games in 2014, but rarely asked to do anything of consequence.  Green Bay’s third-string QB, Scott Tolzien, did not dress for most of the Packers games.  With both set to hit the free agent market, the Packers may choose to look at other options, such as Colt McCoy from the Washington Redskins.

The likeliest scenario in 2015 still remains a Rodgers-Flynn depth chart, but don’t be surprised to see Green Bay grab a late-round QB to develop.  Aaron Rodgers appears poised to stay atop the league for several more seasons, but there is room for improvement behind him.

2014 Grade:  A+

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