Comments on: Game Thoughts Pack/Chiefs

By: 56Coop

56Coop — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:08:28 +0000

Thanks for the thoughts guys. Wifey & I are heading to the shelter right after the first of the year. She was a good one…..

By: Ace

Ace — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:31:30 +0000

Agree with Ronlc1. and awh. O line had no room for error or loss of starters. Injury to Rodgers possible versus two strong front sevens in Bears and Lions Including mania Suh. He will be running for his life and out of rhythm. Even if Clifton is back he has been out of contact for weeks. Sitton out for 3 weeks and it showed. Wells has been super. Newhouse works hard but is ineffective against rushers with quick feet. He and EDS are inconsistent. O line weakness will be downfall for GB. Win perhaps one playoff game and out. Sorry!
Major error to have not signed Cullen J. His presence did not allow teams to focus on Matthews as they have this season. Will Neal be another Justin Harrell but with more talent?? I do think Matthews has done well this season in spite of the lack of sacks. His mere presence allows others to shine-they just haven’t done it much.
Loss of Collins is significant but Burnett has picked it up. Can’t give journeymen QBs like Orton 5-6 seconds in the pocket without being threatened. He looked like a good Aaron Rodgers back there.
Packers better beat the Bears because if Lions need a win to make playoffs Packers are in trouble. Could lose home field for game 2. SF is looking remarkably good these days as are the Saints.

By: awhayes

awhayes — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:07:04 +0000

56 – that is really sad. Are you planning to get another dog?

By: ronlc1

ronlc1 — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:16:31 +0000

Sorry 56, hard to see an old friend leave.

By: Dave K

Dave K — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:32:22 +0000

56Coop – Please get a new pup for Christmas or at least by the playoffs. Sorry that your dog died….always tough.

By: Dave in Tucson

Dave in Tucson — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:41:04 +0000

OK, a couple (OK, 4) points need to be made about this game:

1) The Packers went into this game with a banged-up o-line, without their #1 receiver, and without their most productive running back. They played a team with a good defense (especially at home). Is it a surprise the offense struggled? (Answer key: NO)

2) The defense (certainly from a points allowed point of view) was fine. 19 points is not a lot of points to give up, and especially with a (normally) quite productive defense like the Packers, should be more than enough for a win.

3) This season, the Packers would be (at best) 2-10-1 if they only scored 14 points every week.

4) As long as everyone gets healthy for the playoffs, the Packers will be fine.

D∈T

By: AZWarrior

AZWarrior — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:28:13 +0000

From news coverage:

LB Robert Francois, who had been starting for an injured A.J. Hawk, did not play at all on defense with Hawk back in the lineup.

This I can’t figure out – Hawk especially sucks at pass coverage. Why MM didn’t put RF in on some passing downs would seem to make zero sense.

By: 56Coop

56Coop — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:48:45 +0000

After the Detroit loss last year I was in a store and by pure coincidence spotted NFL dog collars. I bought a GB collar for my dog Dixie. They had not lost since. Unfortunately Dixie died on Tuesday. While we were taking her collar off of her I told my wife the Pack would lose this Sunday………oh well.

Frankly I don’t think this team can beat either the 49ers or the Saints. Even Rodgers games have been getting progressivley worse. May have peaked too soon. I agree with Cindy–had the whole season to fix the defense –rather disheartening. Still a good season overall and still hold out hope that we repeat.

By: ronlc1

ronlc1 — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:11:57 +0000

The Oline specifically EDS and Newhouse are the problem. At best they’re emergency only players. When forced to play as regulars, they stink. MM must change the offense until the real players come back. Those two can’t handle the job.

By: Dave K

Dave K — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:48:55 +0000

Only game I couldn’t watch this year….sounds like a good one to miss. I am still trying to wrap my head around how this Packer team lost to that Chiefs team. It must have been an almost across the board failure by the Packers. What I read about the offensive live injuries is frightening. How many tackles are we going to lose to injury this year?

I hope San Fran loses tonight so the last two games are meaningless. This teams needs to get healthy above all else. Sit key players for the Bears and then use the Detroit game like you would the 3rd preseason game. Play the starters the first half to work on some things and stay sharp and then shut it down. Then come out in the playoffs with some things on offense and defense that you have been working on a month in practice that no one has any tape on.