Biggest plus to MLF bringing a new philosophy on O to GB, to me, is a heightened emphasis on running the rock. I am really just hoping we have a more balanced attack to win games and keep Aaron healthy. Keeping opposing front 7s from just pinning their ears back and gunning for Rodgers with a real threat of run will help. I'm really hoping our RBs get no less than 25-30 attempts per game.
Now, that will open up the play action, which could add a ton of yards to Rodgers' totals per game, with more explosive plays. I believe our WR group and our TE group will outperform expectations this year. They've got size, speed and great catching ability. It is a pretty dynamic group, trending upwards. The tired days of dink and dunk are probably gone.
Another factor that could help him add to his ypg totals, while still being a balanced mix of run/pass is how many times our D will be able to give Aaron the ball back. Opposing defenses could get worn out being on the field so much, adding to explosive plays for our offense. I'm thinking this Packers D might create A LOT of turnovers and 3 & outs. I'm hoping so.
Add one more factor, an increase in completion percentage with a better scheme, and more familiarity between Aaron and his WRs/TEs and RBs out of the backfield.
We only had 7.2 yds/attempt last season, ranking 20th. We ranked 3rd in Attempts, but just 26th in Comp%. Ranked just 20th in TDs thrown, and 16th in QB rating. We ranked 2nd in Sacked Yards Lost... not a good stat to be ranked #2 if you want to keep Aaron healthy. We were dead LAST in Rushing Attempts, yet #2 in yds/att. - further proof that Mike McCarthy was a dipsh!t (NE was #3 in Rushing Attempts, and Belichick gets it). I can see ALL of that changing for the Packers this season under MLF.
With THIS defense currently assembled, and LaFleur as HC? Wow. A whole new set of possibilities comes into play, especially if our offense gets back on track. Could happen without a monster increase in attempts by Aaron, but rather a higher Comp% and more y/att. For instance, if Aaron had 8.8 yds/att like Mahomes did, we would already have been around 5500 yds. Then, increase our dismal completion %? It could happen.
Rather than have Aaron throw for over 6000 yds, I'd much prefer giving our 3 RBs something closer to 40 Attempts/Game. THAT, to me, would be stellar. Rushing the football a ton wears opposing defenses out, extends drives and TOP... Football 101. It would expose our entire D and Aaron Rodgers far less to risk of injury, and improve our effectiveness on both sides of the ball.