Open Thread: Atlanta at Green Bay
by Brandon
on Oct 5, 2008 11:23 AM CDT
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Atlanta Falcons @ Green Bay Packers
Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
Noon CST, FOX
This is an open thread for the game.
Inactives from NFL.com:
Falcons inactives: QB D.J. Shockley (3rd), WR Laurent Robinson, CB David Irons, LB Tony Gilbert, C Alex Stepanovich, T Quinn Ojinnaka, TE Jason Rader, DT Jason Jefferson.
Analysis: OL Sam Baker is active, which is good news for the Falcons’ offensive line.
Packers inactives: QB Brian Brohm (3rd), SS Atari Bigby, RB Kregg Lumpkin, CB Al Harris, FB Korey Hall, S Aaron Rouse, DE Jason Hunter, T Breno Giacomini.
Analysis: QB Aaron Rodgers is active and will start against Atlanta. He’s a bit of a risk due to his shoulder, but Rodgers will still be active in countless fantasy leagues. CB Charles Woodson is also active, which is bad news for Falcons WR Roddy White. WR James Jones is active as well.
The biggest news is that QB Aaron Rodgers will start. I'm worried he'll aggrevate the injury or play poorly, but the offense would be dead without him. QB Matt Flynn isn't ready and the running game hasn't done anything this season. LB A.J. Hawk will play through his groin injury, and S Charlie Peprah will get his first start as a Packer (maybe his first NFL start). You might remember Peprah was last seen as he watched Dallas RB Felix Jones run by him for a TD.
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Out To Lunch
As usual, I’m off and unable to talk trash in the open thread. I’ve been down on the team all week, but it’s always exciting before a game starts. There’s no reason they can’t win. Go Pack!
by Brandon on
Oct 5, 2008 11:26 AM CDT
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Looking for a big win today everyone!!
Lets get back on the winning track.. I see Grant having a break out day today
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 11:26 AM CDT
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Rather tough start..
But a lot of game still to go..
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 12:18 PM CDT
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Not the best start to the game
Hopefully stopping them from scoring a second TD will turn the tables.
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by nji232 on
Oct 5, 2008 12:28 PM CDT
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nvm We just quickly go 3 and out
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by nji232 on
Oct 5, 2008 12:32 PM CDT
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At what point do we give Brandon Jackson a shot at RB?
Grant has been bad this year.
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by nji232 on
Oct 5, 2008 12:31 PM CDT
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thats a good question..
my feeling is that he might have had his chance if the coaches thought he was the better option..
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 12:41 PM CDT
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ask and you shall recieve
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 12:44 PM CDT
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well..
at least that is over with… now we have to play better during the next 3 quarters
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 12:36 PM CDT
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Nice looking drive so far
…hope I don’t jinx it
by PackFaninFL on
Oct 5, 2008 12:45 PM CDT
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Perfect Pass in double coverage...
I love that awesome pass…and I LOVE The pass action on 3rd and 1…how many people would have whined and cried if that pass would have fallen incomplete?? (oh they should have run it)
by PackFaninFL on
Oct 5, 2008 12:48 PM CDT
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TD Packers!!
I’m not watching how did the play look
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 12:48 PM CDT
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well, it was 3rd and 1 as you know, and they played action and Rodgers had all the time in the world...he pumped once and for a second there it seemed he had no one open...and I guess he didn't because DD was double covered...but he threw a perfect pass
by PackFaninFL on
Oct 5, 2008 12:51 PM CDT
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oh and they just showed a replay of the play...
and the cornerback for the falcons slipped initially on the play…and they gave driver a couple steps on him…the safety was kinda late on the deep coverage
by PackFaninFL on
Oct 5, 2008 12:54 PM CDT
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I feel like almost all of Rodger's TDs this year
have been on deep throws. Glad to see them on the board, I was getting worried.
by Pack Man on
Oct 5, 2008 12:54 PM CDT
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Man 3 and out negated by Pass interference...
…on Pat Lee, the rookie…but he made a KICK ASS play and the commentators and the certainly the fans are booing that call..it was bang bang…
by PackFaninFL on
Oct 5, 2008 12:55 PM CDT
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If the D can find a way to stop White..
We’ll be great.. Thats the only guy Ryan even looks at
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 1:00 PM CDT
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Well for those who love the blitz...
Roddy White was WIDE OPEN in the middle because we send linebackers and a DB on a blitz…we also blitz hawk on the other completion to the tight end
by PackFaninFL on
Oct 5, 2008 1:01 PM CDT
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Will Blackmon got beat...
out physicalled Blackmon really…may have even pushed off…
by PackFaninFL on
Oct 5, 2008 1:02 PM CDT
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roddy white may I have pushed off...to clarify
I think the packers philosophy is that without Jenkins pressuring, they have to bring in a linebacker or safety on a blitz….
by PackFaninFL on
Oct 5, 2008 1:03 PM CDT
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Ugh..
not what we wanted after we scored a TD. Just have to stop white.. he has 115 of the 132 passing yards
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 1:03 PM CDT
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hes the only real threat through the air
They shut down T.O a couple weeks ago, you’d think they could handle him.
by Pack Man on
Oct 5, 2008 1:04 PM CDT
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This is tough.
With all the injuries I’m not sure we should be very aggressive on defense.
by Pack Man on
Oct 5, 2008 1:03 PM CDT
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The Falcons
Lean heavily on Roddy White, but to be fair I haven’t seen him shut down yet. You have to get to Ryan or just absolutely blanket White to stop that connection.
by Dave the Falconer on
Oct 5, 2008 1:06 PM CDT
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Grant is looking a little better today.
I would still like to see Jackson get more carries until Grant is back to running like he did last year.
by Pack Man on
Oct 5, 2008 1:07 PM CDT
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Good to see
Driver being a big part of the passing game today
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 1:09 PM CDT
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Good to see Driver more involved this game
We have too many good receivers to be leaning on Jennings. Makes the offense less predictable.
by Pack Man on
Oct 5, 2008 1:10 PM CDT
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even if we lose to Atlanta, I will always have a smart spot...
…for them. Thank for giving us Brett Favre. :)
by PackFaninFL on
Oct 5, 2008 1:10 PM CDT
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John Abraham
Is a force of nature. Yikes.
by Dave the Falconer on
Oct 5, 2008 1:13 PM CDT
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Good half
Glad we’re on the end we’re on, but I’m still nervous as hell.
by Dave the Falconer on
Oct 5, 2008 1:21 PM CDT
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Well..
Need to get some more pressure on Ryan and do a better job of covering Roddy White.. Running game needs to get a little better but this has been the best it has been since the first week. Rodgers seems to be feeling alright and its good to see Driver as a big part of the offense. The main thing i’m taking out of the first half is… It could have been worse.. only down 10 and the Packers start the 2nd half with the ball
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 1:24 PM CDT
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It's still a close game
I worry what happens when other teams start throwing the book at Roddy White. The Falcons do not have a legitimate #2 to throw at a decent pass defense.
by Dave the Falconer on
Oct 5, 2008 1:29 PM CDT
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agreed..
and the numbers from today and the season back that up.. But on that note they know Ryan is going to throw it to him and he still gets open and finds him so it works. how does turner look in your eyes?
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 1:30 PM CDT
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Turner looks decent
Which is all we’ve needed from him so far this game. It’s when he gets shut down entirely that this offense grinds to a halt. We’ll see if they give him the ball more in the second half.
by Dave the Falconer on
Oct 5, 2008 1:32 PM CDT
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Another bright spot for the packers...
Donald Lee showing up for this game today. Coming into this game he is been very unimpressive
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 1:36 PM CDT
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Grant gets the first down
He has looked a little better
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by nji232 on
Oct 5, 2008 1:38 PM CDT
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We've noticed
That our opponents this year seem to have a lot of penalties. Must be our psychic powers.
by Dave the Falconer on
Oct 5, 2008 1:43 PM CDT
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Wide open Jennings
Rushes the throw
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by nji232 on
Oct 5, 2008 1:43 PM CDT
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2 yards on 3rd and 20
Well, lets see what the defense can do
by Pack Man on
Oct 5, 2008 1:43 PM CDT
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Another penalty coming here
This is one ugly game we are playing, thing is if we could just get on turnover on D we could still win this thing.
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by nji232 on
Oct 5, 2008 1:47 PM CDT
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What were they thinking?
Turner was already out of bounds!
by Dave the Falconer on
Oct 5, 2008 1:48 PM CDT
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We suck
And I don’t want to hear anything about Aaron Rodgers, because he’s not playing run defense, he’s not covering Roddy White, and he’s not commiting drive killing penalties or snapping balls over people’s heads.
We are playing like absolute dog crap.
by Packschmid on
Oct 5, 2008 1:49 PM CDT
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yea things aren't going our way right now..
but we still only down 10 which is the crazy thing
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 1:51 PM CDT
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Could we actually catch a break here?
Key review coming up…
by Packschmid on
Oct 5, 2008 1:51 PM CDT
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not sure the break was that great..
yea incomplete pass but now we’re at the 1
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 1:53 PM CDT
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When all of the receivers start getting the ball
This offense is so dangerous. Haven’t seen enough of that this year.
by Pack Man on
Oct 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT
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Grinds to a halt
When you have a premier passing offense, I think you ought to go for it. But now that they’re within a TD, I can see their logic.
by Dave the Falconer on
Oct 5, 2008 2:06 PM CDT
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Hmm
Is Rogers holding his arm as the fourth quarter looms into view going to be a theme for this year?
by rudi on
Oct 5, 2008 2:06 PM CDT
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I like getting the 3 there..
we were going to have to get it at some point.. now get a stop and then get the 7
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 2:07 PM CDT
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We're not in bad shape to win this one.
And we really need to. Just gets harder from here. Well, maybe Seattle isn’t harder, but then Indy and I think Tennessee.
by Pack Man on
Oct 5, 2008 2:10 PM CDT
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UGH
Can you get off the f’n field on third down? Jesus H. Christ…
by Packschmid on
Oct 5, 2008 2:15 PM CDT
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i guess this might be a long season guys..
this isn’t looking good now..
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 2:15 PM CDT
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With the first pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, Ted Thompson selects...
Any thoughts?
by Packschmid on
Oct 5, 2008 2:15 PM CDT
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Wow Tramon Williams!
Interception by T Will
by PackFaninFL on
Oct 5, 2008 2:16 PM CDT
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Without that play
We don’t have a chance in this game. Still in it now.
by Pack Man on
Oct 5, 2008 2:17 PM CDT
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Maybe thats the break we were needing..
lets go Rodgers.. Get us 7
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 2:19 PM CDT
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Aaron Rodgers is playing in pain...
…if he comes back and wins this one, in pain, the he will have elevated himself…
by PackFaninFL on
Oct 5, 2008 2:19 PM CDT
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you are very right..
especially in the fans eyes.. I truly believe he has the team but the fans will be right there with him
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 2:21 PM CDT
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About time.
The defense is worrisome but this offense should be able to play like this more often, its stacked! Tie game!
by Pack Man on
Oct 5, 2008 2:21 PM CDT
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well...
slap my thigh and call me Susan. We’re still in this bugger.
by rudi on
Oct 5, 2008 2:21 PM CDT
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Alright D
big stop needed now.
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 2:23 PM CDT
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One step forward, 2 steps back
Rodgers and Jennings tie the game, and then the kickoff coverage collapses. Ugh.
by Packschmid on
Oct 5, 2008 2:24 PM CDT
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Norwood
Is our best returner by far. Why he doesn’t handle punts, too, I’ll never know.
by Dave the Falconer on
Oct 5, 2008 2:25 PM CDT
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On a side note, some weird scores around the league
Indy getting beat up, NYG are dominating, MIA, BAL, and WAS all winning. Hard to tell who the top teams are this year
by Pack Man on
Oct 5, 2008 2:25 PM CDT
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there is still a lot of time..
lets go d
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 2:25 PM CDT
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Anyone feel like making a tackle?
Need to get off the field with no more than 3 pts here
by Packschmid on
Oct 5, 2008 2:27 PM CDT
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well only gave up the 3..
now we need a big return and the offense to come through again
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 2:29 PM CDT
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shoot me in the face
So sick of these penalties
by Pack Man on
Oct 5, 2008 2:34 PM CDT
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exactly..
needed on at some point in time..
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 2:36 PM CDT
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My goodness
This is almost too horrifying to watch.
by Dave the Falconer on
Oct 5, 2008 2:41 PM CDT
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Sorry guys
What a game this has been.
by Dave the Falconer on
Oct 5, 2008 2:42 PM CDT
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Barnett misses another tackle.
feels way to much like last week..
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 2:43 PM CDT
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I lost all connection from the last Pack drive. I take it we screwed it up?
by rudi on
Oct 5, 2008 2:44 PM CDT
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Woo
That’s the lot then I guess… Thanks for being the bearer of bad news.
by rudi on
Oct 5, 2008 2:48 PM CDT
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score quick here
have 2 timeouts and the 2 min warning.. not saying we are going to win but we are still in contention
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 2:49 PM CDT
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You guys just won't quit
I take my hat off to you, but I sure as hell hope this doesn’t happen.
by Dave the Falconer on
Oct 5, 2008 2:49 PM CDT
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With Chicago dominating this game means a lot
Packers have more to play for in this one…. We’ll see.
by Pack Man on
Oct 5, 2008 2:51 PM CDT
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Cross Everything
Come on, just a smidgen of luck, that’s all we ask for.,..
by rudi on
Oct 5, 2008 2:53 PM CDT
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any chances..
enough time to get the ball back?
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 2:55 PM CDT
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3rd and 1
talk about pressure. The defense needs to make a huge stop here
by Pack Man on
Oct 5, 2008 2:56 PM CDT
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mo fo
72-90 - TIMMY FOR CY YOUNG!!!
Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - The roller coaster ride continues - Augusta to Norwich to San Jose, the latter of which has been a success so far. 1.59 ERA.
by rhys on
Oct 5, 2008 2:57 PM CDT
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And that's the game.
Another tough loss and that makes 3 in a row. Playoffs are slipping out of reach pretty fast here. There is no chance for the wild card, has to be division. Right now they don’t look up to it.
by Pack Man on
Oct 5, 2008 2:58 PM CDT
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I think all these injuries are just too much...
…too much too overcome the loss of Jenkins, Jennings…heck even the loss of Korey Hall and Jason HUnter probably made a huge difference…
and how big was that Jermichael FInely holding on the Mason Crosby FG in the first half, eh?
by PackFaninFL on
Oct 5, 2008 2:58 PM CDT
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game over..
bright spots.. grant finally looked a little better. we did fight to the end.. negatives.. the defense is struggling right now.. injuries are taking there toll and we can’t tackle.. penalties are getting ridiculous. we look like the one thing we want to be.. young.. I trust thompson and mccarthy but right now we’re in a funk..
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 2:59 PM CDT
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Yeah.
There’s a lot to fix, and we have two weeks before the bye. At least Seattle is in the same boat as us. We should be able to take that game.
by Pack Man on
Oct 5, 2008 3:00 PM CDT
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Great game
It was sloppy, but it was close until the end and my nerves were completely shot. Best of luck to you (unless we meet again).
by Dave the Falconer on
Oct 5, 2008 3:00 PM CDT
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good luck to you as well..
and thanks for joining us. you guys have a lot to look forward to. you have a lot of good things going right now.. good luck with the rest of the season. and please beat, chicago and minny for us lol..
Believe...
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 3:01 PM CDT
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so let's see...
we have harris, bigby and Rouse out in our secondary…our two best special teams player…our most dominant defensive player is out…
and a quarterback with a sore shoulder….
and Chad Clifton left the game with a bad hamstring…
Is there anytime facing a worse injury situation than us?
by PackFaninFL on
Oct 5, 2008 3:03 PM CDT
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not that i can think of..
NE is hurting without Brady but after that no one..
Greg Jennings.. Future All Pro
by mkcubs21 on
Oct 5, 2008 3:12 PM CDT
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Hey, guys!
What’s up?!
…oh…
"I'm so clean, cats think I sip Ajax."
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Oct 5, 2008 8:09 PM CDT
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