Comments on: Packers/Lions Game Thoughts

By: Jeff L

Jeff L — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 02:35:10 +0000

McCarthy today admitted he called a poor game, so that validates your observation. Crosby. Ugh. No confidence. He missed 2 to help lose the Colts game already so no reason to wait for him to blow another game. I would at least bring in somebody to take a look at and show him that he needs to get right. Lions cut a kid named Dimke out of Illinois at end of camp. Good accuracy and strong leg. Not really caring about Crosby’s psychy anymore.

By: RayMidge

RayMidge — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:16:48 +0000

Completely agree about Finley. If he just focuses on football and forgets the theatrics there is still time for him to regain that promise he showed a few years back. Perhaps the struggles he has had will turn out to be a blessing.

I continue to be impressed by the young playmakers in the secondary, but I felt like the scheme (if that is the correct term) early was too passive. Obviously we cannot see the entire defensive setup on TV on every play, but what we were shown (and the announcers were describing) seemed like a lot of guys “passing off” recievers to each other that resulted in a lot of open recievers. With these young, physical, aggressive DBs, I think they are much better when they just man up and check a guy. Obviously, I have no idea what i am talking about from a technical-defense perspective . . . but it was frustrating to see how many Det. recievers were just slipping into open spaces when I know the DBs are so talented ( as shown by the end of the game- 7 straight incompletions- with what appeared to be a more aggresive approach).

Cobb is a lot of fun to watch. It took a few too many years for my taste, but the quick, slippery, scat-player is a great fit in this offense and you can see how much Rodgers wants to get him the ball- the ultimate compliment. When Jennings returns this will be a scary O again.

Starks ran with force and purpose. That type of running is really all the Pack needs to keep D’s honest.

It was a win in a game that felt like it was going to be a loss for most of the game. Division win, on the road, I’ll take it. Now go Niners!

By: DaveK

DaveK — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:23:01 +0000

don’t you have to look at other kickers? Crosbys missing half his field goals. But, it would be hard to give up his kick off and onside kick abilities. He’s really is good at both. At the end of the day though you need a kicker that can consistently make field goals 45 yards and under. Crosby isnt doing that. Billy Cundiff is another FA kicker they might look at.

As far as the game, a win is a win. With all the injuries on both sides of the field I’m happy they squeaked out a victory. This team in a lot of ways has no business winning football games right now. On offense, they’re missing their best wide receiver, their best running back, their right tackle on offense. On defense they’re missing a whole host of playmakers… Perry, Matthews, Woodson, Shields, Bishop, Smith…. The fact that they have strung together five wins in a row even if those wins were against mediocre teams shows the talent that Ted Thompson has acquired and the coaching ability to get guys ready. Without that debacle at the end of the Seattle game this team would be 8-2 and tied with the Bears atop the NFC North. McCarthy and staff deserve coach of the year honors for how they have cobbled this altogether.

By: DaveKp

DaveKp — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:20:04 +0000

At this point don’t you have to look at other kickers? Crosbys missing half his field goals. But, it would be hard to give up his kick off and onside kick abilities. He’s really is good at both. At the end of the day though you need a kicker that can consistently make field goals 45 yards and under. Crosby isnt doing that. Billy Cundiff is another FA kicker they might look at.

By: awhayes

awhayes — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:40:30 +0000

I like the idea of John Kasay. He’s a good kicker

By: Dave in Tucson

Dave in Tucson — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:33:01 +0000

Try not to dwell too much on the negatives of this game. We did win, after all.

* The offense seemed to be in a funk for much of the game (only 3 drives longer than 24 yards), but made big plays when they had the opportunity.

* I really like how the defense played in this game. A couple huge goal-line stands, 4 turnovers, and a pick-6 is a really good day for them, especially with guys like Woodson and Matthews was on the sideline.

* If we’re going to go after an older kicker, how about John Kasay? He’s 43, but he was absolutely money for the Saints last year.

By: Scott W

Scott W — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:28:21 +0000

As much as I screamed at Crosby yesterday, I don’t think there is another kicker out there better than Crosby RIGHT NOW. Longwell’s numbers in his last year do not inspire confidence. Crosby hit a funk in 2009 I believe and worked his way out of it. That said, if he begins to lose games for us, then, I look for the hook.

By: 56coop

56coop — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:36:26 +0000

Heck-even spell check couldn’t save that one. LOL

By: AZWarrior

AZWarrior — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 02:59:32 +0000

56coop, I was typing too fast. Dang!

Tried to end his LIFE….. (geeze I’m an idiot!)

By: Ace

Ace — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 02:25:31 +0000

Crosby has been very good and will be again. Has a big leg which generally helps on kickoffs. Had two short ones today. Kaeding and longwell offer accuracy, short range on FGs and kickoffs, and no future. Like John axford you can slump and you can recover. If we cut him he will find a home. Stay with him and hold your breath.
Starks was better than expected today, esp with a line geared to pass protect not run block. Strong effort by him. Stronger runner than Alex. LBs did pretty well today without smith, clayman, and bishop. Mdj was very fast on the int return. Our young DBs are improving rapidly. Some positives to take from this one.