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GREEN BAY Jamaal Williams Jersey White , Wis.鈥?Clay Matthews looked up into the Lambeau Field suites to find his parents before walking down the stadium tunnel for what might be the last time as a member of the Green Bay Packers.An offseason of change awaits in Titletown following a second straight year without a playoff appearance.A coaching search is already underway after Mike McCarthy was fired in early December, which leaves the futures of upcoming free agents like Matthews up in the air.More Packers coveragePackers at Bears to open 2019 scheduleTop Tweets: Brewers make hilarious ‘Mean Girls’ parody videoMatthews signs with Rams after 10 years with PackersPackers re-sign tight end Marcedes LewisTop Tweets: Nikola Mirotic loves being a Milwaukee BuckMatthews, one of the last remaining links to Green Bay’s 2010 Super Bowl season, described the exit from the field following Sunday’s 31-0 loss to Detroit as “a little bittersweet … I was waving up to my parents up in the suite.”“So (my kids) will be waiting for me, wife, family and … I’ll carry on as Dad,” Matthews said.Players cleaned out their lockers on Monday and started meeting with interim head coach Joe Philbin and assistants for exit interviews. Philbin, who plans to interview for the position on a permanent basis, is handling the wrap-up responsibilities that come with the job Womens Mike Daniels Jersey , at least for the next few days.At 6-9-1, Green Bay finished under .500 for a second straight year. The Packers went 2-2 under Philbin, finally winning a road game in Week 16 after losing their first seven away from Lambeau.12View Gallery Gallery:FOX Sports Wisconsin's 2018 stories of the yearThe affable Philbin seems to have won over some key players in the locker room with his leadership style, demeanor and dry humor. Rodgers and receiver Davante Adams have each said that they hope Philbin stays, though they don’t expect to be part of the decision.“Joe’s funny, man, you’ve just got to get used to his type of personality,” running back Jamaal Williams said Monday. “Joe’s a good person … caring, always trying to look out for everybody.”The offensive coordinator for the 2010 Super Bowl team in his first stint with Green Bay Womens Jake Ryan Jersey , Philbin has familiarity with the franchise and Rodgers. He coached the Miami Dolphins for three-plus seasons without a playoff appearance before being fired four games into the 2015 season.“While it’s important that (team executives) do know me, there (are) some things we haven’t discussed. I want to present who I am, because it’s not going to work if they don’t like who I am,” Philbin said Monday. “I think fit and alignment in this particular situation (with team executives) is absolutely vital. And if it’s not, it won’t work.”The 57-year-old Philbin, who has coached for more than three decades, is also aware that the NFL is a business. In a team meeting before players began the chore of packing their belongings, Philbin said he “talked to them about embracing change, whatever that may be and not looking at it as a negative Kenny Clark Jersey , looking at it as a positive.”Regardless of whether the Packers stick with Philbin, the next coach will at least have Rodgers as a solid foundation on which to begin his tenure. The two-time MVP played through a left knee injury sustained in the season opener against the Bears, and then dealt with a sore groin late in the season before getting knocked out of the Lions game with a concussion.Rodgers’ 62.3 percent completion percentage was his lowest since 2015 (60.7 percent). His 25 touchdown passes were a low for a season in which he played at least 15 games, though so were his two interceptions.The emergence of Adams into an elite receiver helped. But injuries to Randall Cobb and Geronimo Allison forced the Packers to turn to rookies perhaps earlier than expected to fill the void at the position.20View Gallery Gallery:Fox Sports Wisconsin's 2018 photos of the yearBesides Matthews, Cobb is the other notable veteran facing free agency. Given the youth in the receiving corps, Cobb’s familiarity with Rodgers and ability to play the slot might be reasons to bring the receiver back.As for Matthews, he finished with a career-low 3陆 sacks in his 10th season with the Packers, which was also the first under the tweaked 3-4 scheme installed by first-year coordinator Mike Pettine.“All my kids are doing awesome out here, we love the people Reggie White Jersey White , we’re settled here. It would be awesome if we stayed,” Matthews said. “But as I continue to say, these are uncharted times and we’ll kind of see what the future holds.” Aaron Rodgers has been keying in on his favorite target in camp. Is that hindering the development of the younger receivers?" />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 AdviceCDTThe Green Bay Packers raised more than a few eyebrows when they chose not to add a veteran ride receiver in free agency with the departure of Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson in consecutive seasons.This clearly signaled the team was comfortable with Geronimo Allison plus second-year players Marquez-Valdes-Scantling and Equanimeous St. Brown behind Davante Adams who is arguably one of the top-five receivers in the league.The decision to go with youngsters won’t be proven right or wrong until the season gets underway, but those closely observing training camp are noticing Aaron Rodgers targeting Adams much more heavily than the other receivers.Is this necessarily a bad thing? No, but also yes.Adams is the best option on every play and should be Rodgers’ first or second read on nearly every pass play. Playmakers are going to get the ball and Adams likely will get another season of 170+ targets and for good reason. The two are on another level and Adams has proven himself difficult to contain. Of course they’re going to constantly go to this well.This might also be a case of Rodgers still adjusting to head coach Matt LaFleur’s system he’s utilizing Adams as a security blanket until he’s more settled in. That’s more than fair for a veteran like the two-time MVP.Yet how are the younger receivers supposed to develop any kind of rapport with Rodgers if he isn’t throwing to them enough in practice? We aren’t seeing everything they’ve been doing behind the scenes, but will the rest of the receivers take advantage of light coverage thanks to the attention Adams is surely to draw?That is the great unknown and it could be a primary narrative early if the offense struggles in the first few games.The Packers don’t seem to worry about the balance of targets being off, so maybe this is much ado about nothing. Rodgers targeted Jordy Nelson frequently too and the offense hummed. Yet with a new system in place, it’s difficult to see how this would all work.As the saying goes, “time will tell.” Now onto today’s curds.Packers unconcerned over Aaron Rodgers’ reliance on favored target Davante Adams—PackersNews.comYou’d think one of the other receivers would begin to emerge http://www.packerslockerroom.com/authentic-antonio-morrison-jersey , but we might have to wait until the preseason games start to get a clearer picture of who WR2 will be behind Adams.Besides Davante Adams, are Packers’ receivers any good?—ESPNThe headline begs the biggest question the offense faces from a talent standpoint. Every receiver brings something unique to the table. The only question is are those enough ingredients to satisfy the demanding Rodgers?Packers LT David Bakhtiari appreciates competition with Za’Darius Smith—Packers WireYou know what they say, “Iron Sharpens Iron.”Bob Jeter formed half of all-time cornerback combo—Packers.comHere’s hoping Jaire Alexander/Kevin King can be the next Bob Jeter/Herb Adderley.Dust devil becomes ‘coal-nado’ in West Virginia—UPIHopefully we aren’t dealing with a Seven Dwarfs-back as a result of this but I wouldn’t be mad if diamonds starting falling from the sky.