Packers Game Ball: Packers Beat Eagles 27-20
by Brandon on Sep 12, 2010 7:02 PM CDT
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PrintLet's look at some stats from the Green Bay Packers win over the Eagles.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Forced Fumbles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Matthews | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Charles Woodson | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Receptions | Yards | Touchdowns | |
| Greg Jennings | 5 | 82 | 1 |
| Return Yards | |||
| Jordy Nelson | 156 |
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Did the Packers have a gutty win like this last season?
I think they would have lost this game last year. Good to see them holding it together in a tough environment and battling adversity (only 3 healthy DLinemen, massive change in gameplan for Vick, etc.).
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Sep 12, 2010 7:04 PM CDT reply actions
The San Fran game comes to mind
but that was at home. What about the win in Chicago?
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
The only one I can think of
Would be the game against the Dallas Cowboys in November. However, in that game, the Packers didn’t have to make a second-half adjustment like they did today.
And I agree that they would have lost this game last year.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010! State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2010 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
We did lose this game last year
To the Buccaroos
Matthews for me, for sure
Nelson surprised, and Chuck was outstanding, but Matthews had all of the key plays. Following his sack on Vick with the stop on 4th down was the difference between a W and OT.
Other soon-to-be-underrated storylines:
- Penalty differential – Pack 2 for 15 yards, Eagles 10 for 80. And it should have been more on them.
- Conservative play-calling in the 2nd half. This has to stop – 3 scores is not enough to rest on in the 3rd quarter.
- Early OL play – what changed? Why didn’t we do that better to start?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
4. Reid's terrible clock management
5. Vick not running in the TD
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Matthews might be the MVP and LVP. If he doesn’t knock Kolb out of the game we might win by 3 TDs the way Kolb was playing.
"I agree but dont agree"
by juggernaut400 on Sep 12, 2010 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's funny you should say that
Over at BGN they have nothing but contempt for the way Kolb was playing.
Great gameplan
Had to contribute to the way Kolb looked as well. He’s got the talent but Capers must have seen something in the little game tape we have on him. Gameball to Capers for the first half. Thrilled we were able to hand on in that game despite getting Vick suddenly thrown on us. Its one of the few times that knocking out the starting QB actually hurt the team that knocked him out!
I am a little worried about the huge meltdown in the 4th quarter
However, I think that had a lot to do with (1) Michael Vick’s elusiveness (2) Having only 3 healthy defensive linemen available (3) stepping off the gas a bit with the offensive playcalling
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Sep 12, 2010 7:10 PM CDT reply actions
Matthews was the only guy
who seemed to be able to contain Vick. How many times did we seemingly have him down in backfield only to have him wiggling out of the way of and past everyone else?
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Raji missed a sack on him
And that was pure reaction from Vick – he sure didn’t look like a guy who hasn’t started in 4 years.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Don't forget Zombo
But good point, Vick coming in full time was awful for the Pack.
by AmericasRealTeam on Sep 13, 2010 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
wasnt that last play on 4th and 1 a sack?!?! I count that as three sacks by matthews. shields also played very well and didnt zombonator get a sack???
It was officially a tackle for no gain
Kinda sucks, but there ya go…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
And, yes, Zombo had a sack on an untouched weak-side blitz
It was beautiful
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Shields didn't play well
He played a tiny bit better than expected, which isn’t saying much. Really when the Eagles finally got rolling and targeting him he looked lost. Multiple times.
Zombo was able to get a sack though and that was nice to see.
by PackApologist on Sep 12, 2010 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Not a sack
The Vick fourth and 1 was a straight running play and any loss would not be considered a sack.
well thats just bullsh*t. but thanks anyways :). and really? did shields play that bad? Well it was still an upgrade over jarret bush. which isnt saying much either…
Bush got burned once, too
It just wasn’t for a TD the way Shields’ blown coverage was.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
While not a smooth win
this is the kind of game that you need to get under your belt early. We’ll be ready the next time we face a tough opponent for sure.
by Jason Hirschhorn on Sep 12, 2010 7:20 PM CDT reply actions
The bright side of this
It was a nice safe piece of humble pie for the the team…especially the offense who everyone was falling over themselves to praise.
by PackApologist on Sep 12, 2010 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the Packers came into this game a little cocky
Hopefully this will be a reality check that they still need a lot of work.
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Sep 12, 2010 7:21 PM CDT reply actions
Apparently Cullen Jenkins had a BROKEN hand
But went back in and played with a club. Major kudos to him.
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Sep 12, 2010 7:22 PM CDT reply actions
Bad news...
According to Coach McCarthy, Justin Harrell suffered a “significant” knee injury. And Grant would NOT have been able to come back into the game, even with an emergency. He’s in a walking boot.
Cullen Jenkins also broke his hand, as was stated. He shouldn’t miss time, will play with a club on his hand or whatever.
Sounds like it could be season-ending for Harrell…
All info per Bill Michaels, WTMJ
Cut Harrel and pick up a HB
Very simple solution to the problem. It creates a thinness at the DL, but we are even thinner at HB without Grant.
by PackApologist on Sep 12, 2010 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I vote
Cut Harrell and pick up a DL. RBs are much easier to replace on the fly.
by Cheeseandcorn on Sep 12, 2010 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
While that may be true
Right now we are one bad hit away from our only HB being John Kuhn. If that thought doesn’t send a chill through your bones I would check your pulse.
by PackApologist on Sep 12, 2010 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
If Harrel's injury is "season ending"
why wouldn’t you just put him on IR? It still frees up a roster spot.
Towlieppan: "You wanna throw high?"
Still cut him
cause then we don’t have to worry about going through this same crap next year. Just write up the papers and cut ties. If he comes back the coaches will keep him around next year again…
Great Game
They didn’t have all their guns blazing and still won a tough one on the road. Sucks if Grant will miss significant time—Jenkins nicked up too. Guys stepped up, Nelson, Jackson, Zombo. Matthews was the best player on the field. They outplayed the Eagles the majority of the game and deserved the win. Yes its Packer season!
I have a feeling they'll hold Grant out for a couple weeks.
Bills, Lions and Bears coming up. They’ll want to make sure he’s healthy for the tougher part of the schedule.
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Sep 12, 2010 7:37 PM CDT reply actions
Jackson and Kuhn
looked pretty serviceable in Ryan’s absence so no need to rush him back
by Goldenarmadillo4 on Sep 12, 2010 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Ahman Green better keep his phone on
"I agree but dont agree"
by juggernaut400 on Sep 12, 2010 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
With his "sweating problem",
He’ll probably drop it when it rings.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010! State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2010 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice to see B Jackson looking good after Grant went down.
Jackson has skills but has been knicked up in his prior seasons, and also has to play behind Grant. I’m eager to see him as the feature back.
No surprise about Harrell – I wish him the best, but it’s time for TT to let go.
Oh man
Just watched the replay of Weaver’s ACL tear. Simply heartbreaking. I hope he can come back next year.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Oh, agree.
The first time I saw that I thought he broke his leg….then with the replay and the pain on his face as he got off the fiend could tell he wasn’t going to be in for some time. A big loss for the Eagles.
His knee bent BACKWARDS....
It’s the sort of injury that makes any fan cringe…
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh my.
I work in a hospital, and seeing that would make my stomach clench.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010! State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2010 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Poor guy
should never have been drafted in the first round (/bitterness\)
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah it sucks
But it’s time to cut losses.
Put him on IR, shut it down and use the roster spot for someone you can count on, either on the line or at HB.
by PackApologist on Sep 12, 2010 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Craziness.
First win for the Packers in Philadelphia since 1962.
First win for the Packers in Pennsylvania since 1970.
Nice to finally get that monkey off our back.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010! State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2010 7:46 PM CDT reply actions
Any good defensive linemen out there?
Even if Harrell would be out for 10 weeks, that’s too long to go with 4-5 DL. We’ll put Harrell on the IR regardless.
That means we’ll be needing to sign someone…
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Sep 12, 2010 7:49 PM CDT reply actions
I thought Kuhn showed some actual running ability. Atleast for a FB.
I don’t know how serious Grants injury is, but I doubt they bring in a RB.
Well sure as a FB running he's fine
Maybe even great. But we are going to become clipped as an offense if it just comes down to him. If Grant is going to be out for any length of time another HB is needed.
by PackApologist on Sep 12, 2010 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
High ankle sprain is what it looked like
As he was gimping around the sideline. I’d list him as questionable from that.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Hope it isn't a high ankle sprain
high ankle sprains are often a 6 week injury ala Dez Bryant recently
Who does the Giants have on their practice squad?
Maybe we can steal another one
Edgar Bennett and Dorsey Levens
both started their Packer careers as fullbacks, then switched to halfback.
-
The glass is way more than half-full.
One more thing about Clay Matthews today.
He had a huge sack as the Eagles were driving late, forcing Philadelphia into a third-and-long. They made up most of the yardage on the third down play, but that left them with that 4th-and-1 play, and he saved the game by stuffing Vick on an attempted draw up the middle.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2010 7:52 PM CDT reply actions
Sorry he took out Kolb...
What’s the report on him?
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Ouchies.
There’s almost definitely going to be some veteran QB brought in. I can’t imagine what BGN is like now that Vick’s the probable starter…
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I think we’re all more than comfortable with Vick starting in the short term. He was awesome today in his own weird Vick way. Vast difference from the Vick we saw last year. But you’re right… They’ll likely sign a one week rental, because if Vick gets hurt, we’re not winning a close game with Mike Kafka, even if we’re playing the Lions (which we are).
If you have to put in Kafka
he might randomly pull out THIS sort of box score.
That rushing yards stat? It’s completely real.
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Consider the competition
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
200 yards rushing by a QB
is still nothing to laugh at.
Minnesota was ranked at the time, too.
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Any word on Mike McGlynn starting at WR?
I mean, he had a nice play…
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Clay Matthews = BEAST
Very ugly win today, but… it’s a win. Home opener coming up vs Buffalo next week.
GO PACK GO!
It sucks that Harrell went down [again] but I don't think he was a big part of their plan, anyways.
I didn’t get to see much of the game – did Mike Neal play at all? I’m guessing he’s gonna see more time now.
Neal was inactive for the game
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Game Balls
I give my game balls to Pickett, Raji and Jenkins. That was a gutsy performance with only four D linemen active to start the game and Herrell going out injured like clockwork. (I feel badly for Herrell, but if his knee is significantly injured, IR him and cut him. Hit the waiver wire.) The D linemen had their most consistent pressure on passing downs, Raji recorded a sack. Outstanding games by those three.
The fourth and one run call with Vick running between the tackles was one dumb call. Vick is not a between the tackles guy. He hit the hole standing up. Good play by the Packers, but Vick needs to get outside the tackle or run a true draw off pass action.
I don't understand cutting Harrel
Yes, I know, the guy hasn’t produced at all in his time here, and I’ve been very critical about his lack of impact. But he showed a couple of flashes today that surprised me. I remember one play in particular where I assumed it was Raji making a really nice push up the middle to force a hurried throw and was subsequently shocked to see the number 91 on the replay. The guy has talent.
Why not put him on IR and make him compete for a roster spot next year? What is there to lose?
Towlieppan: "You wanna throw high?"
because they've done that with him for the past 3 years
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
Again, what is there to lose?
Does it hurt anything to have him compete for a spot next year?
Towlieppan: "You wanna throw high?"
That's the video
“Packers clip Vick, Eagles” is the print headline
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Which is a little better.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010! State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2010 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, it is true, is it not?
Another 5 minutes in that game I don’t think you can say that it wouldn’t have been at least tied up.
Agreed
But football is a 48 minute game, and they didn’t get it done. Plus, Reid blew it with his timeouts.
Tied up
Not unlike, say, one of Vick’s dogs.
by Cheeseandcorn on Sep 12, 2010 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
We prepared for Kolb, not Vick
Over the last week and a half we were preparing to face Kevin Kolb. When he went down, a guy we were not expecting to see AS THE STARTER came in and started from the 3rd to the 4th.
The defense was killed by Vick, but I think we did a good job adapting. If we didn’t, the Eagles would have won that game. Rodgers was not in sync, so it was up to our other players to step up. Kevin Kolb is a good QB, but we prepared for him, and only him. Not Michael Vick. Vick did an excellent job stepping up, but GB was not ready for him, and we paid for it.
Great game for our defense, despite what others may say. They made sure, or CLay Matthews, made sure it did not go out of hand. It was a challenging game, and I am glad we got this one out of the way.
by UncleJustice on Sep 12, 2010 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 7 recs
Didn't Kolb/Vick have zero passing yards
the whole first half? Or am I just still groggy from my post-game nap?
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They had 3-4 completions?
And maybe 10-20 yards passing. the Eagles had like 86 total yards in the first half.
by UncleJustice on Sep 12, 2010 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Wayne Larivee
said that the Eagles had more penalty yards than offensive yards at one point.
That’s a very yucky statistic.
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
That was before the refs ate their whistles
Only 4 yellow flags in the second half
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Maybe Reid
actually told his guys to knock that cr@p off?
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For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
There was a lot of grumbling in the game threads
About how the Eagles O-Line was holding, but nothing getting called. Both sides looked clean outside the trenches, though.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I'm just glad
Tramon Williams didn’t get killed on that fair catch interference…
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For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
That was bush league
I can understand the frustration at that point in the game, but that’s the wrong way to express it. I wouldn’t be shocked if Reid ripped Buckley a new one for that.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Yeah,
I was reminded a little bit of seeing Gilreath get laid out in the Badgers’ win over San Jose State when I saw that.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010! State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2010 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
So true.
Rec’d.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010! State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2010 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Hadn't said it yet,
but I’d been thinking pretty much the same thing.
Excellent post!
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The glass is way more than half-full.
A sack, a forced fumble, and an ALMOST interception
I’ll take that and a W, thank you very much…
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For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
2 sacks
But who’s counting?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
When was the second?
I saw the forced fumble where he knocked Kolb out of the game. Umph.
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For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I mentioned it earlier.
Critical sack on the Eagles’ final drive. Forced Philadelphia into a 3rd-and-long, and they covered nearly all the yardage, but then faced that 4th-and-1 and got stuffed.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010! State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2010 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Why would they call THAT play on 4th down???
Like Aikman said – if you’re gonna run a QB sneak, put him under C.
Great win. D looked great.
hopefully we have 4-5 DL active against Buffalo. Offense got some humble pie, they’ll play with a chip on their shoulder next week, they’ll put up at least 40.
by Nick Barnett's Afro on Sep 12, 2010 8:25 PM CDT reply actions
the Defense certainly did not look "great"
the pass rush was pretty good at times, but the secondary was suspect and Vick ran at will.
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
I thought they did a great job with a thin D-Line
if Kolb doesn’t get injured, I don’t think the Eagles even come close to scoring 20 points. It’s difficult for any team to adjust like that to a QB like Vick.
by Nick Barnett's Afro on Sep 12, 2010 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
It really wasn’t. A couple blown assignments by Shields (which was expected) but aside from that Vick made some tremendous throws.
by packallday555 on Sep 12, 2010 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
There wasn't a whole lot of man coverage being called then, either
Goes back to “taking your foot off the gas”.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
idk it seemed like the addition of vick limited our use of the blitz
also we were not keeping a qb spy
Well yeah, we had prepared for Kolb not Vick. Obviously they’re two completely different Qb’s. Blitzing Vick is too risky. If he manages to get away from it, he could very easily end up taking it to the house. All the blitzes Capers brought against him were calculated, and not necessarily too risky.
by packallday555 on Sep 12, 2010 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Noah Herron
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
Najai Davenport
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
Ahman Green
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
Brent Moss
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Brian Calhoun.
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For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Ron Dayne
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"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Matt Bernstein
or Bill Rentmeester
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Ex-Wisconsin fullbacks
Bernstein singlehandedly defeated Penn State in 2004. And that defense was actually amazing. They just couldn’t play offense at all.
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Terdell Middleton
Formerly known as BleedsbluinMi.
"You ain't a beauty, but hey you're alright. And that's alright with me" - The Boss
Lawlz.
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Sep 12, 2010 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm worried about Dlineman
Looks like Harrel is out foe season, don’t know extent of Neal injury or Jenkins hand. The way our offense is structured a lot of RB’s would be serviceable. Our DLine is worring me
Yeah, he got injured late in the week. Had he not been injured he definitely would have been active. The coaching staff is really excited about him from what I’ve read.
by packallday555 on Sep 12, 2010 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
crapsticks
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
And one last thing.
The Packers gave me a nice birthday present by winning today. My birthday was yesterday, but I’m viewing the win today as a birthday gift from them. :)
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010! State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2010 8:35 PM CDT reply actions
Thanks!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010! State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2010 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I already gave VCF one, so here's yours
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Happy birthday my twin!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2010 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
My birthday's
not till May.
I’ll suffer in silence, then.
But a Wisconsin basketball championship would be nice…
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
So is AJ Hawk done with this team?
He didn’t even play any snaps with the defense, but was out there for special teams. I mean, does he only get in on D if there is an injury? I thought Hawk was supposedly having the best camp of his career.
by Nick Barnett's Afro on Sep 12, 2010 8:40 PM CDT reply actions
Im thinkin he must be in the dog house, no reason why he isn't out there over the rookie even though he did have a sack today
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
GB needs to spend ALL their upcoming draft picks on CBs & LBs
OK, maybe not ALL their picks…..
But, they’re very deep EVERYWHERE else – and aside from Woodson & Clay, their CBs and LBs are mediocre, at best, IMO – not to mention there’s little depth at both positions.
simpleton.
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
simple minded
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
Ummm.... how is addressing the ares of need simple minded???
I wasn’t totally serious, but enlighten us… where would you have TT focus in the draft??? Or are you a “BPA” kinda guy? ; )
I was just sayin CB and LB seem to ba position of need, IMO.
LB is a position
about which there’s so much debate.
Then TT ignores people’s opinion and selects the guy who he thinks is best for the team. Sometimes he screws up (Harrell, ugh), but other times, he hits homeruns (Matthews and Raji, anybody? Brad Jones?).
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree on the CBs, but LBs? maybe one great pass rusher but… I thought we were stacked at ILB and pretty good on the OLBs, just need another PR
Barnett is old and past his prime, Hawk has not shown much, Chillar is a career tease....
Need I go on?Brady P, Jones, and the rest are big ?s, IMO.
Our leading tacklers today
Matthews: 7 tackles, 2 sacks
Chillar: 6 tackles, 1 assist
Barnett: 4 tackles
You were saying?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Did you miss the word "leading" in there?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I would love to see a quick scat-back type to throw a change up to Grant.
"I agree but dont agree"
by juggernaut400 on Sep 12, 2010 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
our linebackers are fine
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by blackoutsox on Sep 12, 2010 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Really?
But, they’re very deep EVERYWHERE else –
You mean, like running back and defensive line?
-
The glass is way more than half-full.
Rodgers: “I played terrible, probably about as bad as I can play. It has got to get better…Missed throws I could make in my sleep.”
Good to hear. Rodgers will come out with a fire next week. I think he’ll tear it up against the Bills.
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by dishingoutdimes on Sep 12, 2010 8:45 PM CDT reply actions
Hawk is teetering dangerously close to becoming a 1st round bust
Which is odd, considering the promise he showed his first few yrs.
I don’t think anyone expected him to be Ray Lewis, but his career has been a bit of a let down, IMO.
Look at it this way...
Had he been selected 10 slots lower, he’d be living up to expectations. Instead, he faces ridiculous expectations as the 5th overall pick.
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Dallas is being stunned by Washington
10-0 at the half IN Dallas.
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:57 PM CDT reply actions
Only because of a totally bone-headed play call at the end of the 2nd quarter
Washington stripped the ball and ran it in.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Dallas is still being upset at home...
They haven’t done anything to disprove that yet…
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Oopsies.
FedEx Field was witness to FAIL last week when VT forgot how to manage a clock.
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
That was one of the dumbest play calls I've ever seen.
Mike Sherman lives.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010! State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2010 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Mike Sherman
isn’t that far from Cowboys Stadium, geographically speaking. Texas A&M is at his mercy.
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Jeebus.
I’m looking at possibly going to graduate school at Texas A&M.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010! State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2010 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
You'll live in agony
if you get season tickets…
They’ll annihilate some team by 30 points, then turn around and get dominated by some lackluster Big Twelve North squad. It’s the most unpredictable team in the country.
Aside from the Golden Gophers, that is…
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
But hey, you have a cool mascot
(I like Collies)
The Gophers aren't unpredictable
I pretty much always expect them to lose winnable games.
by Charlie Kelly on Sep 12, 2010 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
When he won a playoff game, of course
If you’re the QB for America’s Team, that’s all you need.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I think he became a great QB
after that hideous win in 2008.
Then he bombed out of the playoffs on the final weekend, sealing a 44-6 loss that sent the Eagles almost all the way to the Super Bowl.
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For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Tony Romo=Daunte Culpepper
They are only good when surrounded by elite talent at the skill positions
"I agree but dont agree"
by juggernaut400 on Sep 12, 2010 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
our special teams played well, which was a pleasant surprise
the exception being the mason crosby kickoff shank
Many of us talked about needing another back...
and now we see why. Man what are we going to do if we only have Jackson as a RB on the lineup. Sure Kuhn did have some nice runs in a pinch but I hope lack of running back depth isn’t the downfall of this team. That is NOTHING against JAckson cause I thought he ran admirably out there but having one back is BAD BAD news.
bad bad planning,
only 2rb’s on a roster… ive never heard of such a thing
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
3 fb's was stupid once
twice in a row is just brain-dead. not that it matters the way our line run-blocks.
Yeah...
I really want to defend it, but again Quinn Johnson didn’t make a contribution. Hall made some good special team plays. Kuhn rocked the house. Johnson…..
But then again, there is a group around here that love his ability to just flatten people. Maybe he’ll pay off in the long run.
by PackApologist on Sep 12, 2010 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
theres no reason to get rid of the only fullback that actually fullfills the fullback role
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by blackoutsox on Sep 12, 2010 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Matthews was a MF BEAST this afternoon!
To bad some of the other LBs kept getting burned halfway through the game. But good job to Matthews today. That guy was all over it.
When life gives ya lemons, shut up and eat your damn lemons.
crazy game
injuries, back and forth, different facets of the game not going as planned…was strange.
The O was crap. Our line could fall apart at any time, the Tackles looked creaky. Special teams was great (wtf?!). D was very good but Michael Vick looked like the superstar from 5 years ago. crazyness.
Rodgers...and the Pack
He played poorly on the whole. We all know it. BUT we won. He missed Jennings long. Hit him beautifully on the TD. Threw the BAD INT late. But the Pack won. It feels good to see a victory when Rodgers doesn’t play like the stud he is. Good to see Zombo make the most of his limited action; almost all Packers missed open tackles/sacks on Vick…Zombo didn’t. Good for him. Anyway, a Win is a Win and let’s prepare to give a better showing against Buffalo!!!
Any word on the severity of Grant's injury??
And I am sick of Daryn F-in Colledge!
"I'm ok with being unimpressive..I sleep better"
high ankle sprain
Don’t know how severe but some of the initial rumors I’ve been hearing is four weeks. Other rumors say that it’s not too serious at all. Nothing definitive out yet.
by PackApologist on Sep 12, 2010 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks....
Figured it was a little early to get an exact report. And I am new here so I don’t know what the prevailing opinion is but I really think we can do better at Left Tackle, I really don’t know how Colledge has a job with this team.
"I'm ok with being unimpressive..I sleep better"
You mean left guard?
That’s what Colledge plays. I’m not sure he had a terrible game, or at least not as bad as the rest of the line. More worrisome to me is the fact that Cliffy and Tausch looked stiff and old at about the same time.
by PackApologist on Sep 12, 2010 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry I meant Guard
He got aboslutely destroyed on a few plays, gave up the sack, and got his requisite tripping penalty. I just think Bulaga can do better. Colledge is my least fav. player nesxt to J Bush.
"I'm ok with being unimpressive..I sleep better"
He is hated
But Cliffy and Tausch each gave up sacks too, on back to back plays no less. They just had the blitzer just walk past them….Tausch’s looked Allen Barbre bad.
by PackApologist on Sep 12, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess I just have more faith in our Clifton and Tauscher
even at their age, than I do in Colledge.
"I'm ok with being unimpressive..I sleep better"
For it's the same principle as why Farve is due to be bad sooner or later
Once you hit the wall it comes fast and hard. If this is the sign that they have hit it then we’re in trouble.
Dovetailing with this is the fact that we are shorthanded in a variety of positions. We need a DL with Harrell out for the year. We need a HB with Grant down for a bit. We need an OLB and at least one secondary person just because. If tackles are added on that…well there are only so many moves a GM can make at this point in the year.
That’s why I worry about those two more than Colledge. Colledge is very okay. He’s not going to make the Pro Bowl, but at least he can be some semblance of a starter…which is more than we can say for some of the positions mentioned in the previous paragraph.
by PackApologist on Sep 12, 2010 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
You have to give
Clay a lot of credit for the W today. His play today was incredible. The last drive getting off blocks from an OL and the FB and making a play on the man that was evading every tackle.
I think alot of credit also should go to the STs!!!!! WOW doesnt that sound great to say! Crosby looked like his rookie year again! Right hash no problem! And then the long one! The punting game had great coverage on a very dangerous returner. Then to throw in what Jordy was able to do! Great game by the whole ST unit!
Agreed.
I think the improvement on ST, if it continues, can be instrumental in getting W’s over tougher competition.
"I'm ok with being unimpressive..I sleep better"
John Clay?
Or did you mean Clay Matthews?
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I live deep in Cowboy country...
And let me say that the only thing better than enjoying a Pack win, and a Cowboy team losing in the late game, is a Pack victory over the Cows!
"I'm ok with being unimpressive..I sleep better"
Hopefully you'll get that this year
They are playing in Lambeau and the Boy’s haven’t won many games there.
by PackApologist on Sep 12, 2010 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey got it last year..
When our D shut them down completely. That was Woodson’s statement game in winning Def. POY, IMO.
"I'm ok with being unimpressive..I sleep better"
the shoelace tackle!
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by blackoutsox on Sep 12, 2010 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Thompson needs to make a move, somehow, some way, on the DL.
Harrell may have a blown ACL. Even if Neal gets healthy, you need more than 4DL to get through the year. I think he needs to make a move at CB too, because now that there’s film on Shields and Williams had a solid game, they’re going to be looking at that matchup all season long. But DL is one injury away from an absolute crisis. Pickett’s playing more downs than he has in years (maybe ever) and Jenkins played most of the game with a club on his hand.
BCB free since 8/24/10 and happier for it.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 12, 2010 10:27 PM CDT reply actions
As far as DL goes
Philly has a abubdance of DLinemen if they would fit our scheme. It seems to me there down one fullback and we happen to have 3.
I was thinking the same thing afte Weaver went down....
… I thought they still ran a 4-3, but they had some 3-4 looks today, at least at times. We don’t need anyone special, just somebody to take up snaps and hold up against the run, preferably at DE (since Pickett can slide inside if Raji gets banged up, and since I’m assuming a NT would be more expensive to acquire).
BCB free since 8/24/10 and happier for it.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 13, 2010 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Good thinking!!
I never even thought about that! Seems like a perfect fit. We can send them any of our guys if they’ll give us someone that can contribute. The only downside is that their guys are 4-3 guys, not 3-4 guys.
I know they run the 3-4
but my understanding is they have a very deep Dline rosrer chances are someone would fit what we do. Our guys adapted pretty well to the switch and like you said give a choice of the 3 I don’t think any of the three would hurt what we do missing them
Boy, what a pathetic loss by the Cows!!!
Queens 0-1, Cows 0-1, and your Green Bay Packers 1-0. What a great opening week!
"I'm ok with being unimpressive..I sleep better"
Not to mention the Colts were due for a loss to the Texans.
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Sep 12, 2010 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Cowboys lose on a offensive holding call with no time left
Hahahahahahaha!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Alex Barron sucks
Their RT needs to get demoted or cut. Guy commits way too many critical penalties
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by dishingoutdimes on Sep 12, 2010 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
He was cut
by the St. Louis Rams for that reason. He’s an equal opportunity penalty machine…
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Cowboys
might wanna switch him to Linebacker after that tackle… or maybe we can trade for some d-line depth
by Goldenarmadillo4 on Sep 12, 2010 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
FAIL
At least the Eagles managed more than 7 points today.
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
WOW
That’s all I have to say about that….and most of the action for week 1. Actually I was simply amazed by the Bears Lions game. It was hypnotic in how bad the play through the second half was.
by PackApologist on Sep 12, 2010 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
and how bad that overturned TD was?
That was so horrible, the NFL owes the Lions an overturning of the overturn and a W.
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly,
That was an atrocious call, I don’t see how that happened.
"I'm ok with being unimpressive..I sleep better"
It was worse
and its the Lions, for heaven’s sake! Like they need a call like that to go against them? NO!
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 12, 2010 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
More bad news for the Lions
Stafford out 2-6 weeks. I think that will fall in when we play them at Lambeau.
by PackApologist on Sep 12, 2010 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
What's worse is that's the right call
Basically that’s the way the rule is written. He needed to keep position through the entire process of the catch, and getting up off the ground was part of that process and he let it go as soon as it hit the ground. It’s supposed to eliminate those situations where the ground knocks out ball, but this situation also fit it and Johnson just didn’t concentrate or know what he had to do.
by PackApologist on Sep 12, 2010 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
That needs to be changed..
It is ridiculous, the league is getting to a point where rule changes are lacking in common sense. All a running back has to do is pop the ball over the plane of the goal line before he is tackled behind it, yet the Johnson catch is ruled incomplete.
"I'm ok with being unimpressive..I sleep better"
Barry Sanders
I thought he was just leaving the ball on the ground like Barry after a touchdown he clearly had control
Tramon Williams looked good out there as well,
but I still don’t know how he missed that pick.
They want power. We want respect...
No doubt…it hit him in the FACE! UGH…he did look really good though, I was watching for him during the game and I thought he really stepped it up against a good passing team.
Yeah, especially considering that he was going against Jackson most of the time whose one of the most explosive guys in the league (if not the most explosive).
by packallday555 on Sep 13, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
It could have been the WR that was all over him that caused that drop...
Or it could be why is on D not O..
If you didn’t vote for Clay Matthews in this poll you either
A) Are an idiot
B) Didn’t watch the game
C) Are a Bears fan just trying to mess it up.
Guy was a beast today, best player on the field.
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I voted for Nelson.
Matthews was awesome, but he’s now expected to be awesome. Woodson and Jennings likewise performed well, but not necessarily above expectations. Nelson, and the special teams in general were so much better than anything we saw last year, that I’ve got to go with that.
Say what you will...
Greg Jennings had the catch of the week. Easily.
It would ordinarily go to Calvin Johnson but for the stupidity of the NFL Rulebook turning against the Lions…
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 13, 2010 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
That rule SUCKS…what a joke. The NFL is over technicalizing the game and ruining it if that is how they want things to go in the future.
Tuck rule
And the no penalty for pulling Brett Farve-esque sh!t should be overturned as well…
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 13, 2010 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
opposition
While we have barrels of fun picking apart every Packer weakness, anyone notice some of the “issues” our worthy opponents are having. The Cowboy heavy duty offense is still stuck in reverse. The Vikings offensive line has hit the wall Apologist was talking about. Only the Saints look credible, but not invinciple. Depth is a big issue on every single team out there. The Packers are in MUCH better shape than most.
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