Confessions of a Polluted Mindset - Make a New Plan, Stan

Despite the Packers 5-2-1 record, there's been a continual and consistent drumbeat of complaints about offensive play calling (double entendre intended). Losing to the Browns and Panthers, while not solely attributable to the offense, has still put a focus on the inability of what's supposed to be a high-powered offense to actually look like one with any sort of consistency. Play calling is the favorite target of the pitchforks and torches internet mobs, and I fully concede that I've joined in from time to time. Personally, I don't disagree with some of the complaints, but I think the problem goes deeper than that. I think it's the game planning itself that could be at fault. During the game, LaFleur calls the plays they have selected to put on the call sheet for the week for specific down and distance situations based on the opponent and what they've seen on film. This game plan is put together by the higher-level offensive staff, with LaFleur, Offensive Coordinator Adam Stenovich and Senior Offensive Assistant Luke Getsy as the main contributors. According to LaFleur, they knew exactly what to expect from Carolina.

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