The Takeaway, Packers vs. Lions: Mike McCarthy’s problem with Aaron Jones

Not all the issues with Sunday’s 31-23 loss to the Detroit Lions fall on Mike McCarthy.

With personnel limitations at receiver, McCarthy couldn’t realistically open up the offense to Aaron Rodgers’ apparent specifications. Davante Adams, for all his talent and ability, cannot offset the three rookie wideouts playing alongside him. While the rookies had some positive moments against the Lions, in particular Equanimeous St. Brown’s 54-yard catch and run, the group struggled to consistently separate from defenders. Rodgers spent a handful of plays moving around the pocket waiting for an option, often failing to find one.

Similarly, Rodgers’ two uncharacteristic fumbles behind the line of…