The magic 8 ball says, "-it is decidedly so" .
If the Packers lose on the hallowed ground of Lambeau, again, to the Lions on Sunday, McCarthy needs to be shown the door.

I'm sure every team has issues with 'chemistry', except the Patriots who win no matter what happens, but there have been several signs of cracking the past couple years and not just between Rodgers and MM. Lang, now the leader of the OL, just this week made comments about Aaron that would have been unthinkable a few years ago, no matter how innocuous . Rumors spread last year that MM was frustrated with TT's lack of willingness to sign veteran players to fill roster holes. The whole Sitton thing continues to baffle. Lacy being benched last year for curfew and basically being a lazy slob. Winning cures all, but if this team continues to struggle so will the finger pointing.

And interesting opinion:
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/aaron-rodgers-shows-rare-frustration-...

They've been together as coach/qb for a long time. In any period of time, there's going to be disagreements and ups an downs for the relationship. It's possible that one or the other may at times turn around & tune out for a while. But one thing I don't believe is that either one would allow a "spat" to affect the job they do. Maybe McCarthy is stubborn in his belief in the system. Maybe Rodgers occasionally disagrees with the play calling. But neither one is willing to sacrifice a win for a personal disagreement.

Right now, if there's an argument, I'd have to give McCarthy the benefit of the doubt. He's watching a lot of moving parts and he's even incorporated some "man beaters" and other wrinkles into the offense he's otherwise hasn't changed. Rodgers, on the other hand, has said "I feel pretty good about my fundamentals", but the tape indicates he should feel less than good about them. He isn't going through progressions (missing who's open), feeling pressure that isn't there. But most unlike him, showing poor footwork, throwing off his back foot, all arm instead of driving the ball off his front foot.

If the coach/qb relationship is suffering, Rodgers is the guy who needs to reach out. Mainly by asking "what do you see, what do I need to play better?"

Zach, this is a great column to stir up thoughts by the fans but this question is ridiculous if only to rehash all the speculation that has already been made. These are professionals and we should not speculate what happens behind the scenes. Any true competitor should show emotion good or bad. A few wins will shut this talk down. Here's to some more wins!

Your contributions are appreciated.

I have to admit I have wondered about this more this year then I have in the past. But we have no real way of knowing.

Just hoping that everyone gets on the same page and we start seeing the team we are used to seeing.

<> Could their relationship be faltering and ultimately causing more problems for an offense that is already lacking efficiency?

A: I don't think so. Frustrations are bound to occur when expectations aren't met, but those two have tremendous respect for one another.

<> Will McCarthy return for the 2017 season if the Packers make a playoff run?

A: Duh, of course.

<> If not, what would be the win cut-off total that would ultimately result in McCarthy losing his job?

A: There is no win cut-off that would lead to McCarthy losing his job. With regards to his job security McCarthy is one of the safest coaches in the league.

Btw, these are just silly overreaction questions.

The MM and AR relationship has been a long term successful relationship. Like any other relationship, personal, professional, employer/employee there will be times of tension, but as professionals I expect that MM and AR could/should work it out. If anything MM should be disappointed with how AR has been playing and should let him know about and what he can do to correct it. Conversely, AR should be pointing out to MM his thoughts on how to make the offense more productive. I need to believe that these discussions take place in a professional manner during film review and game planning sessions. If not, (and we'll never know) then the relationship is damaged. I do not think that is the case. Rodgers looks like a guy who is trying to do too much. The question is why? MM needs to help him settle in and take what the defense is giving him. AR needs a solid game and begin to get his groove back. That should happen back at Lambeau this week. AR still has the physical skills, he just needs to snap out of whatever mental funk he's been in. As for won/lost record concerning MM I would say anything under.500 and he's done but it also depends on why. If Rodgers and others major players are lost for the season MM can't control that. But if the team stays healthy and under performs it's another story. I still believe that if healthy this team should go 12-4. They just have better players than most of their upcoming opponents. Just go out execute and win the one on ones. They will be fine. Thanks, Since '61

Like I said in a different thread,Im going to wait until after the Chicago game to see where they are at,anything I say this early is speculation,after that if they are 2-4 or 3-3 we will all know something is definitely wrong

I think the Mcarthy era is over, plenty of big Names out there Tom Coughlin being one of them .

Who cares, we all have endured rocky relationships both at work and personal life. When they execute the offense the way its expected to perform, I highly doubt personality conflicts will be mended.

I think Rodgers knows McCarthy has lost imagination as a coach, and doesn't trust his scheme, particularly the offensive side of it. Deep down Rodgers isn't a bad guy, and of course they are paying him a ton of money, so he mostly goes along with things in the press and presents a good image. I watch NE vs. Houston and what I see is a coach that is light years better than MM. Tough for me to admit, but I am a realist and an objective observer of the game. What that coach in NE is doing is HOF level stuff. It makes me jealous because I thought over time, this is what we'd have with MM. I think this very well could be the last year for the coach in GB. I think it's time for a change and this will become obvious as the year goes on. Mark my words, because I'll eat them if I am wrong, but I think it's going to be a tough, 3-5 years in GB.

I think the bigger question is how's the relationship w/ the HC and QB coach and Off Coor. Those three determine what the offense looks like on a week to week basis. If they aren't on the same page, no way will Rodgers be the QB he should be.

No their is no problem Win fixes it all .......... So just WIN BB ............

Does anyone really believe if Rodgers is having another bad game, Mc Carthy would have the guts to bench HIM???

I've been pretty critical of MM, AR, and TT, but I think we need to wait for this week. DET has one of the worst defenses around. If we can't do some serious damage against them, then we really should worry.

This team is not getting better offensively until they accept they've sucked for over a year. I keep hearing the same thing over and over from them.

It seems quite likely that Rodgers is having a problem with his eyesight and depth perception. This is not uncommon after concussions. He has the pocket presence and the arm strength but his throws are seldom on target. Also, he used to scan the field for open receivers but now seems to follow with his eyes the player he intends to throw to. Unfortunately, the defense backs on the opposition team are also following his eyes so it is very difficult for Packer receivers to get open. I can't believe the coaching staff have not noticed this.

No matter how good a player is he needs an occasional kick in the rump' There are comments that AR has lost some basic fundamentals. If so, MM needs to remind AR of that. Can MM do that or is AR too "big" for him, now? Even Bart Starr took criticism from VL.