Comments on: Game Recap – 49ers

By: Chet

Chet — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:14:20 +0000

I have to agree with cheese0317, my biggest concern right now is the back up qb position. No way are either Brohm ot Flynn ready to step in. I think they need to find a vet qb ASAP. Also, what’s the deal with Grant? First, his contract holdout was overshadowed by the Favre saga and a few days after signing a new deal he hurts his hammy. How serious of an injury is this? It would be nice to see Grant and Jennings back in the line-up this Friday.

By: cheese0317

cheese0317 — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:13:13 +0000

I was and am more critical of the Favre decision than anyone. That said, now that Ted hath shit the bed, Rodgers deserves a season to see if he can cut the mustard. But what about if he gets hurt? Seems like this “path” that TT et al. are moving down “across the Rubicon” and “in a new direction” did not account for finding a legitimate backup QB.

Today, the GB beat writers seem to be noticing the same problem:

From the Press Gazette beat writer, Vandermause:
General Manager Ted Thompson will face severe criticism if his judgment on Favre and Rodgers proves faulty. But handing the backup quarterback positions to a pair of unproven rookies could turn into an even bigger blunder. Brian Brohm and Matt Flynn may someday be fine NFL quarterbacks. But if either is forced into a starting role this year due to an injury to the suddenly vulnerable Rodgers, the Packers’ playoff hopes will evaporate. The normally conservative-minded Thompson is taking a huge risk at the most important position on the team.

By: Ron La Canne

Ron La Canne — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:10:46 +0000

My view on Morency is not as optimistic. He has been very inconsistent. With Grant still unavailable (If he doesn’t play Friday I’m getting very worried), Morency remains in the mix. Jackson can’t block his mother and Grant hasn’t really shown well on screens. So, the cuts may be influenced by Grant’s ability to play. If he’s still hurt Morency stays. Otherwise the remaining position is between Morency, Lumpkin and Heron. Coaches love Heron. Laraby and Mc Laren say at least 15 times a broadcast; “Heron will never play himself out of a positon on this team.”

By: awhayes

awhayes — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:47:40 +0000

With Aaron here on Morency (of course I had high hopes for Morency last year – was a huge fan of his, so I’m clouded in bias). But I do think Morency is better at blocking and not a bad option as a 3rd down back.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:33:24 +0000

No way Morency gets cut. He’s the only back who can a) pick up the blitz and b) execute a screen pass correctly

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By: Ron La Canne

Ron La Canne — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:17:14 +0000

Don’t need to be polite about it, the Defense was pathetic after they started subing out the # 1 line. No damn backup players available. If Harrel isn’t back this week I’m betting IR on the 30th. Don’t bet that KGB won’t be joining him. Ryan Pickett must be in pads for tomorrow’s practice. I’m begining to have visions of his name on IR too.

What the hell is wrong with the O-Line? Even Tauscher and Clifton were getting pushed around. Bill Michels (WTMJ in Milwaukee) made a faux paux at halftime of last night’s game. It was so appropriate I will paraphrase it here, “Josh “Shit on” (Sitton) showed us his inexperience tonight. Truer words were never spoken. Folks, we played the 49ers the 49ers for God’s sake. They are pathetic. Okland beat their butt last week. The Packers made them look like All-Pros.

Let’s face it QB is the least of their worries. Looks like our new RB hero of the month is going to be Kregg Lumpkin. Why the hell is Ryan Grant still out of pad’s with a hamstring? Wynn is destined for the cut joined by Morency . I’m guessing they keep Heron because he’s the one back they have who remembers the plays and blocking assignments.

Ryan had a 50+ yard gross, but only a 35 yard net. Not good enough. 49ers backup will not make their team and he was magnificent placing the ball inside the 20. Worth a look — Ted are you awake?

Another short week – travel to Denver Friday night. We’ll see how McCarthey can put the ship back in order by then. 0 and 3 going into the last pre-season in GB will bring out Favreites in full force. Don’t forget it is a “Gold” package game ( Milwaukee Season Ticket Holders) and they are much more , shall we say, outgoing than the Green package fans. T.T.’s birth status will be the favorite fan shout of the night.

McCarthy needs to be the COACH and stay the COACH. Being the cannon fodder for Thompson should never have happened. Way too much distraction from the team.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:14:47 +0000

“Packer games this year may not be as exciting as previous years” – Only if you are an offense-only kind of fan…

By: scott in wisconsin

scott in wisconsin — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:07:15 +0000

What about DD? Second game fopping tosses that were in his hands and should’ve been catchable. Anyone notice MM pushing assistants aside during the game? I am willing to bet that was a l-o-n-g flight back with him on the plane.