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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Packers coach Mike McCarthy is confident that quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Green Bays struggling offense will get better.Two games into the season, the results have been uncharacteristically ugly.The Packers (1-1) are ranked 29th in the NFL in total offense and a 31st in passing. Rodgers and the rest of the offense looked out of sync in last weeks loss at Minnesota.I have great confidence in Aaron, McCarthy said before practice Wednesday when asked how his veteran quarterback bounces back from subpar games.Ive never trusted a quarterback or an individual as a player more than I trust Aaron Rodgers.His overall resume is outstanding. A two-time NFL MVP, Rodgers 103.8 career passer rating is the best in NFL history.But Rodgers hasnt had a passer rating over 100 since Week 6 last season. While Rodgers has still been good since that game last October against San Diego, the stats havent measured up to the high standards he has set since becoming the starter in 2008.In the 17-14 loss to the Vikings on Sunday, Rodgers was 20 of 36 for 213 yards with one touchdown, but his one interception came late in the fourth quarter to end the Packers hopes for a comeback. Rodgers also fumbled three times, losing one .Its a process. And hes no different than any other player, McCarthy said. Fundamentals (are) something youre always chasing as a football team, and its no different at the quarterback position.Rodgers anticipated the pointed questions that would come his way on Wednesday in the locker room. Yes, Rodgers said, he bears a lot of the responsibility. Hes especially frustrated by the uncharacteristic fumbles.As a leader you have to take the blame when is necessary and even sometimes when its not your fault, Rodgers said. I didnt play as well as I wanted to last week, and I turned the ball over twice, and I cant do that if were going to win the game. So Ive got to play better and Ive got to play more efficiently on offense.He indicated that timing was an issue. Connecting with receivers at just the right point when they make breaks on routes is essential to the Packers scheme. Proper timing cuts down on the need for the offensive line to hold blocks longer than expected.But one thing that Rodgers isnt worried about is the media scrutiny.This is not an end-of-the-world-type moment, like everythings coming down on top of us, Rodgers said. We appreciate what you do, but were not ultimately judged or worried about your opinions of us and your scrutiny of us.Hes more concerned about what McCarthy and his coaches have to say. So far, the boss likes the intensity that he has seen from his players.The work ethic is outstanding, for Aaron and our guys, and well improve off last week, McCarthy said. Im confident in that.INJURY REPORTMcCarthy pushed the practice schedule back Wednesday afternoon so his team could spend more time on strength and conditioning. The defense had a couple of notable injuries from the Vikings game, including a sore hamstring for safety Morgan Burnett.Burnett did not practice, along with LB Clay Matthews, who is nursing ankle and hamstring injuries. Both rode stationary bikes during the portion of practice open to media. DE/LB Datone Jones and DT Letroy Guion, who both have knee injuries, also missed practice.Three players sidelined the first two games of the season returned to practice: LB Jayrone Elliott, S Chris Banjo and CB Josh Hawkins. Each had hamstring injuries.QUOTABLEIm not reading or listening to the stuff thats being said. I know he has a very high standard for us and I dont think anyone will hold him higher than what he holds himself, -- WR Jordy Nelson about scrutiny on Rodgers.---Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Mets Jerseys China . Manuel was offered a position the day he was fired. He accepted earlier this week and the team made the announcement Friday. New York Mets Pro Shop . -- Peyton Manning will have all of his wide receivers available for the first time in a month when the Denver Broncos begin their playoff run Jan. https://www.cheapmetsjerseys.us/ . Perez, 35, posted a 1-2 record with a 3.69 earned-run average in 19 relief appearances last season. His season ended Aug. 9 due to a torn ligament in his left elbow. Perez joins infielder Andy LaRoche and catcher Mike Nickeas with minor-league agreements for 2014 that include invitations to attend spring training. 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De Bruyne? Pick your Fantasy Six-a-Side team for the chance to win ￡10,000 For us, its important to finish third, or even second, he exclusively told Sky Sports.Obviously, as a team we want to finish as high as we can, and in a good moment to be ready for next season. Weve got to start with these three points at the Etihad and the team is really focused on that. Bellerin feels it would make for a better end to the season if Arsenal can finish above Tottenham in the league The Spain international admits that finishing the season above Spuurs in the table would be satisfying for the players and the fans if they can achieve it.ddddddddddddAs an Arsenal player, there is always that motivation [to beat Tottenham], he said.Its something the fans would probably be looking forward to. As players, we need to fight for it as well.It doesnt only depend on us of course. We know they have their games to play and have to win them as well so well do our end of the job and were going to hope for the best. Bellerin does not feel Arsene Wenger deserves the criticism he has received this season Bellerin, who has made 34 Premier League appearances during the 2015/16 campaign, also feels manager Arsene Wenger does not deserve the criticism that he gets despite a disappointing season where Arsenal cannot win a trophy.He explained: Every single manager can have a good season or a bad one but at the end of the day its us the players who have to get on with the job.You cannot blame one person or 11, you just need to look at the club or the people to see whats missing, and once you get the right answer, you need to perform on the pitch.You can see the interview in full on Super Sunday - Manchester City v Arsenal - from 3.30pm on Sky Sports 1. Also See: Cazorla plays for Arsenal U21s Wholl make top four? 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