Even more to the point, since the strategy seems to be “build with youth” and then you walk away from one of the more promising prospects for no good reason — it’s very discouraging.

Now, what has Sutton done with Carolina? Waited. His chance did not even come at RB. Carolina’s two fullbacks are out with injury, and so T-Sutt enters AS A FULLBACK yesterday, sharing time with a 300+ pound guard also playing out of position. Couldn’t have been TOO inadequate as the Panthers gave the Saints a game until they screwed it up late with a couple of fumbles (not by Sutton). This was the guy who is too small, remember, and didn’t know how to block. So all he does is step in at a position he’s never played and strapped on the helmet. First NFL play… nine yards up the middle. This is from a Panthers commentator, who evaluates the play of their squad and gives Sutton a ^ sign:

/\ Tyrell Sutton. The mystery of who would start at fullback for the Panthers was answered on the first play of the game, as Sutton tallied a slew of firsts. He was active for his first career NFL game, made his first NFL start, got his first NFL carry and picked up his first nine NFL yards all on the first play of the game. Sutton filled in nicely at fullback for the Panthers, blocking the way for DeAngelo to amass 149 yards on the ground while running for 15 yards on three carries and catching a pass for eleven more. The rookie out of Northwestern didn’t look much like a guy playing in his first NFL game, and with the way the return game is going, I’d be okay with letting him return some kicks once one or both of our fullbacks are back healthy.

So, he’s not Warrick Dunn yet, but he is on his way to (I predict) a stellar career in the NFL. This really is testing my patience.

DaveK – saw that. LJ has lost a step and he’s obviously not a great character guy. That said, he’s not awful and I’m totally willing to overlook character at this point. It would certainly be an intriguing backfield with Grant, Green and LJ though. My biggest concern might be how we’d split 6 carries a game 3 ways! Joking aside, it’s possible that wherever LJ goes from here, he could feel revitalized because he’s finally out of KC – and might then contribute. Brother Steve thinks he could contribute wherever he goes from here.

Thanks for this site. Thanks for a place to vent without the bullshit at PFT.

One good thing about a loss like this, at least it get’s you some new posters on your blog.

Oh hell, I’m turning into Packerbelle. Always looking for the good. Speaking of which, Packerbelle, you OK? Where are you?

First, I think Cowher is not an option. Rumor has it in NC, that there have been backroom talks about Cowher coaching the Panthers after Fox’s tenure. After yesterday, I believe that time has come.

All of the problems with the Packers have been well documented here, unfortunately, week after week after week. No need to reiterate.

One thing that hasn’t been discussed much is the distinction between Favre & Rodgers. Farve understood his receiver’s routes and would often just throw the ball where the receiver was SUPPOSED to be. (Which might explain why he leads the league in INT’s). I think that’s one part of Aaron’s game he really needs to work on. It appears to me that Aaron has to see his target before he throws which leads to him holding on to the ball way too long. It’s a little thing called timing and I think that’s something missing in this team. I remember lots of passes during Favre’s years here where the receiver would make his break and the ball would be right there.

Maybe it’s the play calling. Seems like MM’s gotta dial up at least one long ball every 3 or 4 downs. He keeps talking about “down & distance”. When you throw a 20-30 yard pass and don’t complete it you’ve gained nothing as far as that’s concerned. Obviously when it is completed it’s a thing of beauty but he relies to heavily on the long ball IMHO. In addition, with an O-line as bad as ours those long balls take time to develope and it’s kinda hard for Aaron to throw the ball when he’s got the opposing guards & tackles in the backfield as well as his own. Which leads back to timing. Throw the ball where the receiver is supposed to be.

Oh well, count me on board as one who thinks TT’s gotta go. I still think MM could coach a team that has all of it’s pieces & I’m confident that ain’t gonna happen with TT. The man has very little ability at scouting true NFL caliber talent. Yes, he’s lucked into a few but he’s had many more misses. Don’t misunderstand me, if MM does get fired I won’t shed any tears but if MM goes and TT stays then nothing has been accomplished.

Another thing that bothers me is the quality of O-lineman across the league. GB, Chicago, Rams, Redskins, hell even the Vikes have weaknesses there. I guess it’s a hard thing to do drafting an O lineman that can play in the NFL. Might be a good reason to use the freakin FA system.

I don’t know, maybe I’m just rambling. Obviously their football minds are better than mine or I’d be a coach, right? I do know that I am dreadfully tired of this “product” GB is putting on the field. 7-9 at best with the schedule we have coming up–at best.

Oh well, hello mediocrity.

Welcome back!!

(sigh)