We can go 4-0 through this strect. Detroit is improved but we should still be able to beat them as their biggest weaknesses are their lack of pass rush and pass coverage. The Browns and Bucs are both horrible, and it would be embarrassing to lose to one of those teams.

The Vikes game is obviously the key one out of the next 4. My hope is that Bigby will be playing alongside Collins, and that we’ll see that blitzing defense Capers teased us with in the beginning of the year. Our dline proved a lot shutting AP down, and Raji will only be better and will likely be playing a lot more. We’ll also hopefully have 2 weeks of a healthy amount of blitzing, and using the Lions and Browns games to see where maybe some of our weaknesses lie in the zone blitzes could be very useful for the Vikes game.

I am also hoping Tauscher will be our starting RT by then. It is worrying me that he still hasn’t signed with us yet. A week ago they were supposed to be in the final stages of putting together a contract. MM was openly in favor of us signing him, and I would have to think everybody else in the organization wants this as well. Having him and Clifton anchor the line, would be much better then Colledge and Barbre.

Another hope is that Jackson establishes himself during that 2 week period. The Rams exposed it this week, and really us, the Lions, and the Browns did before them, and what I’m talking about is the Vikes run defense. The Browns, Lions, us, and Rams all averaged over 4 ypc against them. The Rams had a lot of success when running the ball at Allen, and that is what we NEED to do week 8. He over runs so many plays because of how fast he gets up field, and if we can successfully run the ball at him it will help contain his pass rush a bit.

I feel a little better about the loss to the Bengals, they look like a real football team. In fact, their only loss is to the undefeated Broncos (another surprise).

We can’t look past the Lions, as packallday has reminded me. They are a dangerous team. They still lack some talent and experience, but are playing all 60 mins with a nothing to lose attitude. Kevin Smith is a very good back. Packers need to come to play.

I diasgree with the Vikings fan troll who has been on here telling us the Vikings game was not as close as the score. It did, at times, have the feel like it was getting away from the Pack. It did not, mostly due to the fact that AP could not do much against our defense. Had he gotten going, it would have been different. So, at Lambeau, we need to hold him check again and not give up the big plays.

These games are a good time to establish the run game, which showed signs of life against the Vikings. I think if B Jackson ever gets healthy, it will make a big difference. Wynn has showed me he is not what we need as a #2/third down back.

I feel much more positive about the team after the bye week and putting the two losses in perspective. That being said, these next four need to go well as the schedule after that is not easy.

to your statement “But I don’t think a 5-0 Vikings team is anything to fear”…. I submit the following evidence:

Jared Allen sets MNF record with 4.5 sacks on Aaron Rodgers

Respectfully,

Realist

Gee, you stumped us. How could anyone possibly argue with that ironclad case?

“Respectfully,”

Unimpressed

PS: I’m sure the Vikings – and Favre in particular – couldn’t possibly be peaking early in the season like they historically do. No chance of that happening.

..we’ll beat you guys again anyways. Bend over for the king of the North. Haha.

The Packers are the only kings who bend people over.

that photo does clear up the mystery of, what the packers……… pack.
it’s long been rumored , “butt” thanks for the clarification.
I think Cutlers smiling " butt" I’m not sure.
I could go on all night " butt" whats the point .