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Does Aaron Rodgers Need to Stop Playing “Hero Ball?”

Over the course of these first five weeks of the NFL season, the Green Bay Packers have looked quite up and down to say the least. So what have the issues really been?

One issue is that the defense has been shaky, and there is evidence of Joe Barry not utilizing the strengths of his players. Another issue is the play selection on offense: Sometimes it seems like the Packers get away from the running game whether they’re up by 10+ points or down by 10+ points, and almost everything in between. The final issue being discussed rampantly is Aaron Rodgers missing on deep balls and continuing to “force” them, hence the mention of “hero ball.