Comments on: Novel idea: Woodson on Rice?

By: Ron La Canne

Ron La Canne — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:26:28 +0000

30-17 NYUCK, NYUCK, NYUCK!

By: Trav

Trav — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:56:53 +0000

There is an 2 page excerpt from McGinn’s Super Bowl book in the print edition of the Journal Sentinel, detailing Super Bowl XXXII against the Broncos. It’s available online only for Packer Insiders, but it is a great write-up about the schemes used in that game. It’s also tears open the wound of that game and makes me want to puke thinking about it. What a wasted opportunity and really shines a light on the stubborness of the coaching staff.

By: Andrew54

Andrew54 — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:12:11 +0000

TJ lang is gonna be missed cause i dont think chad has lasted a full game yet? he gets hurt as soon as he comes back into the game nd allen barbre needs to be kept off the field i cant stand him i hope he is removed from the squad after the season free up space for a new lineman that will play more like Lang has been. also i feel we will start seeing the effect of losing kampman this week with thompson going down we are suddenly without a lot of depth bump Hawk back over to olb nd give bishop nd chillar the time? i think its worth a thought Hawk is a solid tackler can basically produce exactly what kampman had been producing for us while he was here nd chillar nd bishop have the big play ability.. just a thought

By: 56Coop

56Coop — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:54:48 +0000

Holy crap Ron. That ain’t good

By: Ron LC

Ron LC — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:20:33 +0000

A new worry! TJ Lang did not practice today. reason – Consussion. Clifton still not recovered from hamstring. I have visions of LT- Colledge, LG Sitton, C- Wells, RG ED Smith and RT – Tausher. This could really change the outlook of the game significantly.

The O line must be priority ONE this up coming off-season. TT has never given the O line adequate resources. He thinks you can get any slug from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th level schools at a low price and they can do the job. This attitude is killing them.

By: Ron LC

Ron LC — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:40:17 +0000

Dave K, you are right about the field position game. That’s why I’m having nightmares. Slocums’ boys are less than stellar in coverage and kicking performance. Kampinos, Crosby, and Slocum should be worried about their jobs. Maybe that will inspire them.

It’s about time the Packers establich home field dominance once again.

By: DaveK

DaveK — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:02:27 +0000

I think the key to the game will be field position. Make the Ravens go 70-80 yards for points. That gives Capers more flex with Woodson and Flacco will make a few mistakes. If the Packers give them short fields per turnovers or shoddy ST’s play then it may be tough for the offense to score enough to win. Ravens have a quick shifty kick returner and their defense is a bunch of ball hawks. Big challenge this week for ST’s and ball security for the offense.

But, that is an interesting thought on how to use Woodson this week. Rice is Flacco’s default WR on most plays and if you take away that swing pass or dump pass if might really force Flacco into some poor throws especially if he has to sustain long drives. Another option may be to run blitz and force Rice to stay in to pass protect. But, take away that outlet for Flacco and he’ll make some mistakes. The Ravens WR group is hardly great so maybe Capers trusts Bush on Mark Clayton and the LB’s on a less then 100% Todd Heap.

The Raven’s also use their version of the u-71 quite a bit so it will be interesting to see how the defense responds to some power running formations. Big Okie might be a good defense against this as it puts 5 LB’s on the field. I guess it depends if Chillar is back or not and if you really want to take Bigby off the field. It may be better to stay in base and put Bigby down in the box???

Huge game for the Packers. Win and they are on their way to a playoff spot and have proven they can beat solid teams. Lose and it may show the Packers can only beat below average teams and they will have to win 3 out 4 to make the playoffs with three of those games on the road. Season defining game.

By: Trav

Trav — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:42:38 +0000

Nothing better than to start the day with an Abrahams/Zucker quote. Nice work Andy!

By: PackerMax

PackerMax — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:39:52 +0000

I think having Woodson on Rice would be a better adjustment (say at halftime) rather than planning on that coverage to start the game. However, that would require someone to make an in-game adjustment, which is something the coaching staff has not been doing very well this year. Let’s see how the defense holds their own and keep Woodson free to do what he does best – make plays.

By: 56Coop

56Coop — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:54:56 +0000

OH NO–it slanted right again.