Comments on: Game Thoughts Packers/Bears

By: RayMidge

RayMidge — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:00:28 +0000

I was a bit shocked by how ineffective Starks was. Easily the worst game he has played as a Packer.

Great insight about the Packers poor coverage from the LBs. Chillar’s absence is glaring.

Other than all of the false starts (which are maddening), I was very encouraged by the offensive line play. they are starting to really come together, which is the key to the offense using all of the weapons TT has assembled.

Overall it felt like every other Bears-Pack game from the Rodgers era. The Pack were clearly superior but there is always this feeling that the Bears are only one or two big plays from stealing a win. Unlike in those past games, though, it now feels like Rodgers can drive this team at will, so it is only a matter of getting one last possession.

Burnett is showing why he was targetted by TT. Looks like the next Pro Bowl safety is already on the roster.

Cutler made some good throws and was let down by some drops, but he is far too inconsistent to ever lead a team all the way. I don’t understand why so many commentators emphasize the positive, the occassional good drive or great throw. In the NFL any QB on any roster is capable of individual brilliance at any given time. Only consistency makes a QB worth having. It reminds me of commentators citing the occassionaly great round by Tiger Woods in the last few years, as if every golfer on tour doesn’t usually have one great round out of 4. I know he’ll burn us here and there and maybe put together a big game here or there, but overall I am pretty happy to face Cutler for the next 5-10 years. He will always limit how good the Bears can be.

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:49:41 +0000

I’m about 95% certain the it is Green 19 (not 3-19).

By: DaveK

DaveK — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:08:55 +0000

56Coop – Rodgers (and Favre before him) uses the snap cadence of 3-19 or Blue-58. Both are meaningless words but the snap count is based on when each term is used. They change up the snap count each play in the huddle.

By: 56Coop

56Coop — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:37:38 +0000

OK football experts, please explain something to me. I’ve noticed in Rodgers cadence (and a few other QB’s around the league, although they use diffferent numbers) that when he says 319 loud and then 319 softly the ball is hiked. If I were a blitzer I’d be keying on the soft 319. What am missing and is there any significance to the 319?

By: cindyvvideo

cindyvvideo — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:30:26 +0000

http://imgur.com/a/MLKx2

This is photo proof of the hold on the trick punt play.

By: ronlc1

ronlc1 — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:31:01 +0000

Just heard via Bill Michaels, Ryan Grant was taken to the hospital after the game, touble breathing. Initially thought it was ribs, but that was not the reason. The cause is still unkown. I guess we have to hold our collective breaths until MM’s PC this afternoon. Off the say a Novena again.

By: Dave in Tucson

Dave in Tucson — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:30:08 +0000

The Bears may have been overmatched, but I think they’re still a dangerous team, especially on defense. If they ever put together a solid o-line for Cutler to throw behind, they’re going to be right back in the thick of contention.

This was a huge win. First time the Packers have won @ Soldier Field in the regular season since week 17 of the 2006 season (when the Super Bowl-bound Bears had already clinched the #1 seed).

By: AZWarrior

AZWarrior — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:35:37 +0000

Did you see the way BJ Raji pushed Wynn’s man away (and his own as well) on Wynn’s second sack? BJ was spectacular on that play – I hope he gets a 1/2 sack as he deserves it.

I also thought the Pepper’s fumble recovery was a poor call. The replay showed clearly that he didn’t have possession while in bounds.

By: ronlc1

ronlc1 — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:30:47 +0000

Pass defense play a very good aggressive game today. The Bears moved the when they went into that soft zone. Running D is very, very good. Keep this up and this could be a great year.

MM’s play calling was at best questionable at the point were the last TD was scored. Someday amybe someday MM will decide to destroy any thought of a comeback for an opponent. Until then we’ll just have to sweat these out.

Starks didn’t take advantage of his time today. I’ve never seen him so tentative. Those cutbacks were awful. Grant did impress. Ran with authority and never slowed down. Great Game, Ryan.

By: The Choj

The Choj — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 02:45:12 +0000

Also I, in theory, dont mind the run calls, but why did we keep feeding it to Starks when he clearly just wasnt seeing it today? Grant had the hot hand, got to think he would’ve at least gotten a yard or two out of the runs Starks was stuffed on.

But I dont want to be too picky, ’cause I love beating the Bears, and I love the feelin coming off a win in a week that I’m travelling to GB!