Comments on: Thoughts

By: packerhigh

packerhigh — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:32:50 +0000

Aaron Rogers needs to step up and motivate the team as a real QB should. He is not just a position player. He is the leader on the field. He shows very little emotion on the field. He is playing like a rookie this year.

By: Scott in wisconsin

Scott in wisconsin — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:40:34 +0000

The Vikings have a history of giving their coach more than enough time to get the job done. All that “Lake Wobegon” crap and lutefisk too- they’re all patient over there. I mean, look at Denny Green. I’m still convinced he got ousted because of the horrible book he wrote more than his crappy playcalling.

By: Alpha Cat

Alpha Cat — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:29:50 +0000

I agree with many of the comments regarding the Packer’s shortcomings, and Bree’s phenomenal play. One thing that seems to be missing is that the Packer’s still suck on astroturf or whatever they call it these days. Think about the Pack’s sucky performance in Minneapolis a couple of weeks ago, against a team that they should have easily beaten.

By: awhayes

awhayes — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:19:03 +0000

Kevin Stemke was one of the best college punters ever (I believe the Ray Guy award recipient even). But the word was when he came to the pros, he took WAY too long to get his punts off. I believe he bounced around to a couple tryouts but never stuck anywhere as a punter. That said, I’d take him getting 1 out of 3 blocked because the other 2 would be 70 yarders.

Not sure I agree fully with the Favre 5-6 at best statement. I think it’s difficult to evaluate that but I guess I think he may have gotten us another 1-2 victories.

I hope Childress saves his job – that would be great.

By: Ace

Ace — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:42:56 +0000

Agree with Steve-announcers last night stunk up the joint–they were bored after 2d Saint score in third quarter and provided little useful analysis thereafter. Monday night fb used to be so good.
Favre-Rodgers comparison was ignorant. Jets bolstered O line big time over the last year, have a defense. Pack lost 2 critical starters on D, Clifton not looking good, Tauscher out after one series. Team has had many injuries. With Favre we would be 5-6 at best. Announcers should get off the topic.
Frost should have been cut 4 weeks ago. Where is Kevin Stemke today? Frost can’t even kick in a dome at 72 degrees.
Prediction–Childress saves job–Vikes to playoffs. I just hope Vikes never get a QB. Sorry Pgeeks.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:54:44 +0000

Kurmudge – sorry, but you’re incorrect in regards to the Colston TD. That whole play was made possible BECAUSE the D-Line didn’t get pressure on Brees and allowed him to step up in the pocket. Woodson had the initial route blanketed, but when Brees bought the extra time, Colston bolted up the sideline. Throw in a horrible angle by Rouse and you’ve got a touchdown.

If the Packers are going to stick with Sanders and this scheme, which they seem hell bent on doing, they HAVE to get more depth on the defensive line. Right now, one injury (ie Jenkins) and the whole pressure aspect of the line collapses. They don’t have the quality depth they had last season that made the D-Line so effective in this scheme.

By: sam

sam — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:33:20 +0000

Ouch !!

By: Kurmudge

Kurmudge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:04:39 +0000

I understand the temptation to criticize the D-line when the QB completes 80%. But sometimes that simply does not apply- when you have a solid QB who has a quick release and will check down virtually instantly to the backs and TEs, if the receivers don’t obligingly drop the ball to help you out, they can “play catch” all night long- even if you have vintage Reggie White and LC Greenwood out there rushing.

Green Bay’s bump-and-run secondary approach can cover tight if you play tight- but if the D-back misses, a short pass goes a long way- which happened twice (Moore, Colston- in both cases, a short tackle was missed early in the play). That changed the coverage approach a bit mentally, which then opened things up underneath. When you have a hot QB, the only solution under such circumstances is to outscore the other side. That didn’t work because of the interceptions.

Some days, it is just like that, and you lose.

By: DaveK

DaveK — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:50:07 +0000

Bears play the Vikes on Sunday. The winner goes to 7-5. The Packers must win on Sunday. They cannot fall two games back with four to play. I am actually hoping the Bears win. We get to play them one more time and chasing the Bears will be easier then chasing the Vikings. The next two games at home are must wins and we’ll see what this team is made of next week facing a pretty good Carolina team at home.

By: Trav

Trav — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:02:27 +0000

Prior to kickoff, I received a call that a friend has an extra ticket for next week vs. Carolina. I immediately accepted, thinking positive thoughts about the crushing of the Bears and feeling optimistic about Monday’s game. This morning, I am questioning which team will actually show up to play on Sunday. If it is Monday night’s team and they get waxed again, it will make the drive home seem like 12 hours rather than 2.