Following a 22-0 victory over Buffalo last week https://www.thepackersfanshop.com , Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers called the offense “terrible” and was critical of the plan spearheaded by coach Mike McCarthy.On Wednesday, Rodgers downplayed any rift with the man who has been his coach for his entire 13-year career.“Mike and I talk all the time,” Rodgers said. “We have a great relationship. There’s always been great communication between us. Even if there (are) things that we need to talk about that are tough subjects, we’ve never had a problem finding time and talking,” Rodgers said.“For any relationship, it starts with good communication and being able to be honest with each other and then hug it out afterward,” Rodgers added.Against the Bills, the Packers gained 423 yards and had their best day in terms of third-down efficiency since Week 1 of 2017. Rodgers, however, was in a sour mood after the team scored only two touchdowns.Rodgers again talked about his frustration with the state of the offense, though there was no criticism directed at McCarthy.“Mike always says ‘conflict is good,'” Rodgers said. “You’ve got to keep the conversation going. We’ve got to find ways to be more efficient on offense. The execution wasn’t where it needs to be. I’m always going to hold myself and this offense to a higher standard. I’ve got to play better and we’ve got to play better, because last week was unacceptable.”McCarthy, who spoke at length about Rodgers’ comments on Monday, was eager to move on Green Bay Packers Customized Jerseys , as well.“He’s super competitive,” McCarthy said Wednesday. “I think we all feel the same way when you go out there and you see opportunities and sometimes emotion pushes forward. I didn’t feel great about our offensive performance when I walked off the field Sunday myself, too.”After five dropped passes and two turnovers against Buffalo, the offense’s performance is going to have to improve headed into Sunday at Detroit. The Lions might be 1-3, but their lone win was 26-10 over New England at Ford Field in Week 3.Detroit also has one of the NFL’s best cornerbacks in Darius Slay and the pass rush has 13 sacks.Green Bay’s offense could be short-handed if two of its starting receivers are unavailable. Randall Cobb missed last week’s game against Buffalo with a hamstring injury and didn’t practice on Wednesday, while Geronimo Allison remains in the concussion protocol.That could leave only leading receiver Davante Adams and rookies Marquez Valdes-Scantling, J’Mon Moore and Equanimeous St. Brown. Of those three, Valdes-Scantling has the only production with two catches for 41 yards.“They’re getting better,” Rodgers said. “But I told those guys before Week 1, ‘You’re all going to get an opportunity at some point. When you step in, there’s an expectation you’re going to make the plays.’ So, we’ve got to keep improving in practice.”Rodgers didn’t practice again on Wednesday as he recovers from the knee injury sustained in the season opener against Chicago. He intends to practice Thursday, like he did last week.To Rodgers, the path to improvement starts with getting the ball to Adams and the continued success of the running back trio of Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams and Ty Montgomery. Accomplishing those things should improve an offense that has been so-so on third down and awful in the red zone.“We’ve got to run the ball consistently and then be able to move the ball down the field in the play-action game Green Bay Packers T-Shirts ,” Rodgers said. “We haven’t been able to hit a ton of that stuff, and I think it starts with moving the sticks and giving us more run opportunities.” Consensus? There isn’t one. Also, the Packers are practicing this week!" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesAcme Packing Company homepageHorizontal - WhiteAcme Packing Companya Green Bay Packers communityFollow Acme Packing Company online:Follow Acme Packing Company on TwitterFollow Acme Packing Company on FacebookFollow Acme Packing Company on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchAcme Packing Company main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsPackersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Cheese Curds, 4/25: Final predictions for the Packers’ first-round NFL Draft picksTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Stacy Revere/Getty ImagesIt’s finally here. At 7:00 PM Central time tonight, the 2019 NFL Draft will finally get underway, beginning the three-day event that will last through Saturday evening. Of course, an event like this wouldn’t be complete without some complications, and Mother Nature appears determined to make her mark on this year’s event.As far as the Green Bay Packers are concerned, there are options galore with the team’s two first-round picks tonight. Mock drafts and predictions are all over the board this morning, as beat writers, analysts, and others are unable to come to a consensus. In fact, there’s not nearly a consensus on what position the team will draft aside from maybe that they’ll grab an offensive lineman sometime tonight — but even that is in question.While general manager Brian Gutekunst and the personnel department are hard at work finalizing their draft board and getting ready for tonight, the coaching staff and players have been working on the field this week. A voluntary minicamp is taking place in the lead-up to the draft, and the team has been feeling a different vibe in practice than in years past.Keep it here at APC all day and all weekend long as we carry you through to the final pick of this year’s draft and beyond.More changes evident as Packers progress through minicamp | Packers.comWith the Draft going on this weekend https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/hats , it's easy to forget that the Packers are actually practicing this week, holding a voluntary minicamp as a result of hiring a new coach in Matt LaFleur. The team reportedly has 100 percent attendance for this week's workouts, and LaFleur is bringing a different energy and attitude to the team's practice, at least to start.Predictions: Which players will Packers pick in first round? | Packersnews.comThe current newspaper beat writers give their predictions on the Packers' two first-round picks, and the only player to get more than one vote from the four guys is Michigan linebacker Devin Bush.McGinn predicts Packers will draft Jeffery Simmons, Juan Thornhill | Packers WireMeanwhile, the former beat writer predicts that an embattled (and injured) defensive tackle is the team's first pick, and that they grab an athletic and productive safety at 30.NFL draft predictions for all 32 teams - who's trading up, who's taking a QB | ESPNRob Demovsky believes that the Drew Lock visit and speculation is, as Brian Gutekunst suggested earlier this week, "subterfuge." Don't expect a QB in rounds one or two for the Packers.2019 NFL mock draft: Kyler Murray still goes No. 1 in the final prediction - SBNation.comDan Kadar did one last mock draft this morning, sending T.J. Hockenson and Dalton Risner to the Packers.NFL could move draft indoors if weather worsens - NFL.comThe first round was supposed to be held in an outdoor venue in downtown Nashville tonight, but weather forecasts have the league making backup plans to go inside to the nearby Schermerhorn Symphony Center.Interstate expected to be shutdown for hours after semi overturns, spilling avocados on roadway | KXXV.comMILLENIALS...ASSEMBLE!