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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The expiration date on Aaron Rodgers' patience with the Green Bay Packers' young pass-catchers must have read Aug. 16.

For the first time since losing Davante Adams this offseason, Rodgers expressed frustration with the group.

"The young guys, especially young receivers, we've got to be way more consistent," Rodgers said. "A lot of drops, a lot of bad route decisions, running the wrong route. We've got to get better in that area."

The frustration wasn't directed at Allen Lazard, who Rodgers believes is a legitimate No. 1. Nor was it pointed at Randall Cobb, who Rodgers called one of the premier slot receivers in the league, or free agent pickup Sammy Watkins, who Rodgers said had his best day.
Rodgers' tolerance with the others, though, appeared to have waned following Tuesday's penalty-filled practice against the New Orleans Saints that also included a drop by rookie Romeo Doubs on what Rodgers called his best throw of the day.